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You know that old dramatic principle of suspension of disbelief? You'll have to rely on it for this box-office smash, but you won't be disappointed. Harrison Ford plays a U.S. president who single-handedly employs his rigid antiterrorism policy when a band of Russian thugs hatch a mid-flight takeover of Air Force One. Gary Oldman, who chews the scenery as the lead terrorist, will shoot a hostage at the slightest provocation. Glenn Close plays the sternly pragmatic vice president who negotiates with Oldman from her Washington seat of power. If you can believe that the aircraft's pressurized cabin can sustain hundreds of rounds of machine-gun fire, you'll buy anything in this entertaining potboiler, especially thanks to Ford's stalwart heroics and some nifty special effects. Director Wolfgang Petersen (Das Boot) keeps the action moving so fast you won't be sweating the details. Don't forget your parachute! --Jeff Shannon
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The Superbit titles utilize a special high bit rate digital encoding process which optimizes video quality while offering a choice of both DTS and Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. These titles have been produced by a team of Sony Pictures Digital Studios video, sound and mastering engineers and comes housed in a special package complete with a 4 page booklet that contains technical information on the Superbit process. By reallocating space on the disc normally used for value-added content, Superbit DVDs can be encoded at double their normal bit rate while maintaining full compatibility with the DVD video format.
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By Movie Nut
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is one of our action movie favourites. It's full of action from beginning to end and the cast is very good. This purchase was to replace an old VHS tape so that we have it for our collection.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Cheryl
TOP 50 REVIEWER
Format:Blu-ray
The film is entertaining enough (ideally who wouldn't want a near-perfect Harrison Ford as president - definitely fiction), but as exciting as the blu-ray clarity is (and it's gorgeous), the audio is just as disappointing. Both dialogue and Jerry Goldsmith's score are completely overpowered by the excessively loud special effects (roaring planes, gunshots etc.). Too bad there are no audio options - I really hate having to constantly work the volume control through this movie. The only extra is the director's commentary. Plus, there's a bd live option for those who care, and a great bookmark feature under scene selection.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
What kind of plot is this? They land the plane and then take back off when they're not even on the runway. I'm sorry this is just a little too impossible for me. Six Russian terrorists just happen to get on Air Force One unnoticed, please. One of the president's, most trusted and highly scrutinized, secret service detail is a traitor.
There's nothing wrong with a fictional account, but at least make it one we can half-heartedly believe.
What were you thinking Harrison? This was a "B" movie plot at best!
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Movie, Wrong Format
This is a good action movie, but be aware, it's NOT widescreen, this is a 4:3 ratio format copy. Amazon did not indicate the format and sadly I just discover it was not widescreen... Read more
Published on Aug 8 2009 by Jacques St-pierre
5.0 out of 5 stars
Action! Action! Action!
My family and I really liked this movie.
Lots of action and suspense. Of course I love Harrison Ford.
What's not to like?
Lots of action and suspense. Of course I love Harrison Ford.
What's not to like?
Published on Nov 11 2008 by Beatrice
4.0 out of 5 stars
typical action movie elevated by great supporting performances (3.5/5)
this is a typical action movie.obviously it has lots of action,but
there isn't much originality to the story.we've seen this movie
before. Read more
there isn't much originality to the story.we've seen this movie
before. Read more
Published on Aug 18 2007 by falcon
1.0 out of 5 stars
In the top List
This movie is in the Top list of the most STUPID movies of all time. Is tied with Independence Day, The Patriot an others. Read more
Published on May 25 2004 by T. Torres
2.0 out of 5 stars
Bare bonus DVD. Shallow Movie
With TROY now playing in theaters, and it being a big budget/zero substance movie...It is not surprising because AIR FORCE ONE was exactly the same type movie. Read more
Published on May 16 2004 by Joe Mac Guy
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great Cast -- Stupid Movie
If it weren't for Ford and Olman doing their best to keep this turkey of a film together, it wouldn't be worth sitting through more than five minutes of it.
Published on May 10 2004 by Sarah Sammis
4.0 out of 5 stars
I liked it!!!!!
I first saw this film on ABC, and I enjoyed it,my little sisters didnt like it very much, but I did,Great Peformance by Harrison Ford. Read more
Published on April 14 2004 by Chase
3.0 out of 5 stars
Poor realism.
I used to remember this film as being pretty good, and the performances of Harrison Ford and Gary Oldman are enjoyable, but there are parts of the plot that are those 'oh come on'... Read more
Published on April 13 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ford's Best Work Since "Clear And Present Danger"
Harrison Ford has certainly become the quintessential action hero. He started off in the mid - 1970s' as Han Solo in the "Star Wars" series. Read more
Published on April 9 2004 by anthony nasti
5.0 out of 5 stars
Suspension of Disbelief Never Felt So Good
Okay, so maybe not. But if your willing to believe a plane can withstand automatic weapons and a President who single-handedly stems a terrorist threat aboard his infamous Air... Read more
Published on April 6 2004 by mljkb
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