White House Down (2013)

[fun and entertaining]

White House Down (2013)

IMDB- 6.1

RottenTomatoes- 47%

RJG Rating- 75

The White House is captured by unknown forces ,while only one man is left to protect the president.

Starring- Channing Tatum ,Jamie Foxx

Director- Roland Emmerich

Channing & Jamie Foxx play the lead roles in WHD.The entire movie heavily depends on these two to carry the job, and they definitely do a great job at it.They both support each other and the chemistry between them is great.Both are more than capable to do action scenes and can quip funny dialogues with ease.Maggie Gyllenhaal ,plays a supporting role but her role could have been done by anyone.As i said the movie heavily centers upon Jamie & Channing to carry this all the way to the end.

The story for WHD ,is undoubtedly almost 85% similar to March's Olympus Has Fallen.But i will prefer WHD to OHF.The story is more simple and lighter.Unlike OHF ,WHD doesnt have too many over the top patriotic scenes.The climax falters a bit,but its entertaining all the way till there.

The story cannot be taken too seriously and you must understand that its just a popcorn summer action flick.The story has its usual conspiracy cliches ,and some over the top action ,but its all in all fun.

Direction by Roland is good.He manages to unfold a pretty decent action flick.Its similar to the rest of his filmography like 2012,Day After Tomorrow and so on.The pacing of the movie was fast and there were almost zero dragging scenes.The movie rolls on pretty quickly ,thanks to the lead stars.

Overall.WHD is a fun movie which is entertaining all the way till the end.You are bound to love White House Down if you like Channing ,Jamie or are fans of movies by Roland.

Acting- 4/5

Story- 3/5

Direction- 3.5/5

Action- 4/5

Comedy- 3.5/5

Thriller- 3.5/5

Drama -3/5

PS:My pick between Olympus Has Fallen vs White House Down...

WHD!

Magic Mike (2012)

[a fun and enjoyable movie]

Magic Mike (2012)
IMDB- 6.2
Rottentomatoes- 80%
RJG Rating- 85

Mike ,a male stripper introduces his new friend into the business.

Starring- Channing Tatum,Alex Pettyfer,Cody Horn
Director- Steven Soderbergh

This is a complete Channing Tatum powered movie.From the start to finish hes in control of the movie.He might not be the greatest actor in the business ,but hes very convincing.All the supporting actors are good and help Channing push the movie forward.Alex Pettyfer was average ,Matthew McConaughey was good.

The story for Magic Mike isnt much different from that of movies like ,women themed strip dancing movies.Its sort of predictable and there are not many twists.But in no way is the story dull.The story captures most point of views of the business.The story of 2 men ,one an amateur and the other nearing the end his of career ,was an interesting contrast.

Direction by Steven was excellent.He crafted a movie with a simple story into an interesting movie that keeps both male & female audience engaged.The movie had a balanced dose of comedy ,drama ,dance and a bit of romance too.

Overall,Magic Mike is a fun and enjoyable movie for the adult audience.

Acting- 4/5
Story- 3.5/5
Direction- 5/5
Drama- 4/5
Dance- 4/5

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