This is an action movie that captivated me the first time I saw it and still keeps me from changing the channel whenever I come across it.  It has all of the essential elements of a great action movie; great script, good directing, above-average acting, a reasonable amount of special effects, plenty of twists, and lots of action.  "Air Force One" takes but a few minutes to set the stage, introduce the main characters, and let the events begin to come together.