Without a big-name cast, and having to go head to head against blockbusters like Mission: Impossible and Twister, the producers of the film began running previews in cinemas a full six months ahead of release, captivating audiences with the sight of the White House being blown up.
沒有超強卡司，又和《不可能任務》、《龍捲風》等大片正面廝殺的不利條件下，發行公司在影片上檔半年前就開始在電影院打預告，而且以轟炸白宮場面引起觀眾好奇心。