There's a stark irony in watching a movie concerning the protection if the US President in the *current era*. Unfortunately, *White House Down'*s blandness doesn't really enable much escapism, even if the fiery destruction of our nation's capitol is an apt metaphor for the current state of politics.

Other topics of intense scrutiny include a LOT of Die Hard talk, the importance of Jamie Foxx's continued survival, and more embarrassing movie confessions.