Film Review – Air Force One Down

Director James Bamford is a seasoned stunt professional, supplying physical force for such productions as “Watchmen,” “X2: X-Men United,” and “Final Destination.” Screenwriter Steven Paul is best known for his work on “Baby Geniuses,” “Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2,” and “Baby Geniuses and the Space Baby.” This weird blend of talent is put to the test in “Air Force One Down,” which opens like a “Die Hard” knockoff before it evolves into more of a generic actioner. Bamford works to bring the thunder in the endeavor, which really shines in butt-kicking mode, watching star Katherine McNamara take down waves of baddies in the name of presidential protection. The rest of “Air Force One Down” isn’t as compelling, with Paul trying to knot up what should be a simple study of self-preservation, and he makes a creative choice midway through the tale that ruins what little fun there is in the effort. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com