After a series of family movies and romantic comedies, Gerard Butler returns to action with “Olympus Has Fallen.”

For an action movie, this one surprisingly has a lot of substance to it. A terrorist attack on Washington is not a new idea, but “Olympus Has Fallen” presents a fresh take on something done so many times before.

The attack this time is fresh and more believable than other movies of the same type. In addition, the movie seems realistic from the performances of the actors to the story to the action and gore.

There are a few minor faults here. Some of the camera angles are awkward and Butler occasionally slips back into his Scottish accent, but it does not take away from the movie.

While it’s not for everyone, “Olympus Has Fallen” is worth watching.