AIR FORCE ONE

Harrison Ford, Glenn Close, Gary Oldman

Columbia Pictures; Directed by Wolfgang Petersen

Rated R; 124 minutes; 1997

, 35MM, VHS


The President of the United States (Harrison Ford) is a leader unyielding in his opposition to negotiating with terrorists. But when Russian neo-nationalists hijack Air Force One with the First Family on board, the free world is plunged into crisis. Rebels who are using his wife and child as bargaining chips put the President's courage and values to the ultimate test.

 

REVIEWS

"Run to this movie! Harrison Ford is the perfect President, the best of the best roles of his career. This is it!"

- Patty Spitler, CBS-TV


"Total spine-tingling excitement! An unbelievably powerful film!"

- Ron Brewington, AMERICAN URBAN RADIO NETWORKS


"A.F.O. is a true winner! Gary Oldman is superb and Glenn Close is #1 as America's #2."

- Bill Zwecker, NBC-TV


"A.F.O. is one wild ride! Director Wolfgang Petersen delivers another winner!"

- Steve Oldfield, FOX-TV


"This is the one you have been waiting for!"

- Joel Siegel, GOOD MORNING AMERICA


"Breaktaking, gripping, edge-of-your-seat entertainment!"

- Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE


"Tense and satisfying!."

- Owen Gleiberman, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY


"This is Ford at his best! Expertly crafted entertainment with skill and panache."

- Kenneth Turan, LOS ANGELES TIMES


"HHHH "(four stars)

- Ann Hornaday, AUSTIN AMERICAN STATESMAN


"HHHH "(four stars) heart-rending"

- Steve Rosen, DENVER POST


"HHHH "(four stars)

-Jeff Simon, BUFFALO NEWS