Air Force One 1997

Susan Stark, Detroit News: Read more

Janet Maslin, New York Times: Petersen, known for the efficient and vigorously muscular action of Das Boot and In the Line of Fire, once again directs with galvanizing intensity, but the relentlessness of these thrills carries little in the way of surprise. Read more

Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times: A piece of expertly crafted entertainment that gets the job done with skill and panache Read more

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Globe and Mail: ...it flies on and on until its power to hold us simply peters out. Read more

Manohla Dargis, L.A. Weekly: Most of the time it's a kick. Read more

James Berardinelli, ReelViews: As it is, the movie is a roller coaster ride for those who prefer not to think once the theater lights have dimmed. Read more

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: Harrison Ford is one of the most likable and convincing of movie stars, and he almost pulls off the impossible in Air Force One.' I don't mean he saves the day; I mean he almost saves the movie. Read more

Charles Taylor, Salon.com: The two hours of this movie felt like such an eternity that I was certain my clothes were going to be out of style by the time it was over. Read more

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Todd McCarthy, Variety: Seeing the president of the United States as a kick-butt action hero pretty much sums up the appeal of Air Force One Read more

Desson Thomson, Washington Post: Moments of silliness are more than balanced by Petersen's extraordinary ability to keep this movie flight-worthy, Ford's almost-executive presence and an outstanding performance from Oldman. Read more

Stephen Hunter, Washington Post: It's a great ride. Read more