White House Down Page #5

Synopsis: Capitol Policeman John Cale has just been denied his dream job with the Secret Service of protecting President James Sawyer. Not wanting to let down his little girl with the news, he takes her on a tour of the White House, when the complex is overtaken by a heavily armed paramilitary group. Now, with the nation's government falling into chaos and time running out, it's up to Cale to save the president, his daughter, and the country.
Director(s): Roland Emmerich
Production: Sony Pictures
  3 wins & 9 nominations.
 
IMDB:
6.4
Metacritic:
52
Rotten Tomatoes:
50%
PG-13
Year:
2013
131 min
$73,103,784
Website
3,594 Views


I've buttoned up every single thing

that I have to to qualify for this job.

I have 10 times more experience

than any Ivy League kid.

It's not just about experience. I would

need to depend on you every day.

What do you want me to do?

I'll start at the-- I'll start at the bottom.

Just give me a chance.

I'm sorry.

Did you get the job?

- Yeah, I think I got a shot.

- Really?

You know how it is.

They gotta go talk

amongst themselves and...

These-- Look, these things,

they can be really political.

Good morning.

Light day at the White House today.

Eagle will remain on the 18 acres.

He has phone calls

to the congressional leadership.

First lady is back tonight?

Empress is wheels down at 1845.

They're supposed to have dinner at the

residence, but you know how they are.

So we should have an advance

on Obelisk, Marcel's, the usual.

- What if she wants sushi?

- No, no, she's off sushi.

Remember she had that thing

on the Japan trip?

- Carol, how are you still awake?

- Caffeine and patriotism, sir.

- Threat matrix?

- Well...

...threats against POTUS

have quadrupled since the G8 speech.

PID is keeping an eye on a guy

in Buffalo they're worried about.

- Visitors today?

- Just the AV guys again.

DC Sonic, they're replacing

the surround system in the theatre.

- First lady must be thrilled.

- And she's...

She's coming back tonight?

Carol, is she coming back tonight?

Yes, sir. Wheels down at 1845.

Yes, of course.

As many of you are well-aware,

this is my last week here...

...so I wanna make this clear

to everybody:

If there are any congratulatory cakes

or any of that nonsense...

...I will be compelled

to use deadly force.

I hate you. I hate you all.

Thank you. No incendiaries

in the White House.

All right, baby,

I just gotta get my weapon real quick.

You're gonna have to sign out, sir.

Hello.

You guys here for the tour?

Do you think we can see

where you'll be working?

- Yeah, sure.

- Great.

Gather around, everyone,

gather around. My name is Donnie...

...and I'll be your guide today as we take

a walk through American history.

I wanna give you all a warm Washington,

D.C. welcome to the White House...

...where each year we get millions

of guests from every corner of the globe.

Where are you folks from?

Washington, D.C.

- Bad choice. What about you, ma'am?

- Nebraska.

What brings you to the White House?

I wanna see the tunnels where JFK

snuck Marilyn Monroe in.

Unfortunately, no such tunnels exist,

but don't worry, we have plenty...

...of other exciting sights

to show you guys.

Follow me this way.

Now, does anyone wanna guess

how old the White House is?

- Yes.

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James Vanderbilt

James Platten Vanderbilt (born November 1975) is an American screenwriter. He is best known for the films Zodiac, White House Down, The Amazing Spider-Man, and The Amazing Spider-Man 2. more…

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