Review of London Has Fallen Full Movie

Review of  London Has Fallen Full Movie: Very good action film. If you are looking for a coherent or believable plot line then this is not the film for you. On the other hand, if all you want is a bit of escapism, then have a beer wine, relax, and see some kick-ass, politically incorrect, loud, spectacular action for an entire film - this is the film for you. First of all, set up the scenario for revenge - a drone strike on a family wedding will do it.

It involves a plot to bring world leaders into one location - London and then mayhem ensues. Explosions, helicopters, gun battles, blowing up buildings and bridges. Stir in a few internet hackers and cyber warfare. That is the recipe for this film. Subtle it is not. It is enjoyable, though, as it is done to the highest Hollywood production standards for action movies. Maybe as a film critic, you may seek to find some deeper meaning in the film. In which case a few throwaway lines may provide some fodder - "Democracy is not one person - we will still be here in a thousand years, you will not" as he bashes someone to death, that is about as deep as it gets. Excellent action-only film.

Action movies didn't really take off until the 1980s when the technology caught up with the big ideas. Out of those films some big stars emerged, many of which are still hanging in there making movies today. However, in recent years a new crop of action star has emerged, one that is more charismatic and more of an actor than just simply a big guy. One of the most exciting of the pack is the star of London Has Fallen, Gerard Butler. After surviving a kidnapping attempt in the thrilling, Olympus Has Fallen, President Asher (Aaron Eckhart) won't go anywhere without Mike Banning (Butler) by his side. Despite a lot of chatter, the pair travel to London for a world summit, where terrorists plan on doing a lot more than talking.

They plan to distract the high police and military presence by attacking the city, thereby leaving President Asher vulnerable to assassination. So if I'm understanding this correctly, blowing up half of London will distract the U.S. Secret Service enough to leave the U.S. President vulnerable? This is why nobody watches action films for the storylines. We watch these movies to see the incredible moves, the gratuitous violence, the unbelievable special effects, and of course that catchphrase we all know is coming. Gerard Butler stars and he just gets better with every film he is in, as his technique and style remind me so much of a young Bruce Willis. Let's just hope that M. Night Shyamalan doesn't make him shave his head and turn him into a zombie as well. Assisted by a cast of veteran award winners the likes of Morgan Freeman, Melissa Leo, and Angela Bassett, this film doesn't just have the moves, but it has the star power to back it up. The story here is absolutely ridiculous, but when it comes to a great action film, who really cares? London Has Fallen has everything you could ever ask for from an action movie and its star is only continuing to rise. I would like to review the movie and then I would like to review the people that reviewed the movie.

This is a typical action movie where the President of the United States' life is threatened and those around him have the job of protecting him. There are plenty of explosions, gunfire, and buildings toppling. Yes, at times the dialogue leaves something to be desired. Some of the effects are cheesy. It is completely unrealistic in every way possible. Embrace that when going into it and chances are you'll have a lot of fun.

Now let's talk about the people that reviewed this movie. I am going to assume - and probably rightfully so - that every reference to the movie being jingoistic, related to Trump somehow, racist, are coming from non-Americans. For someone to read any of that into this somewhat silly movie is a stretch and completely idiotic. It's no secret that many people from other countries are jealous of the U.S. and what we have attained and stood for. So much so that they label and read things into something like this when there is no evidence to support it. I guess that somehow makes those people feel better on some level. Quite sad actually. If you are of the ilk that believes if a movie character that is a terrorist isn't from the US and is from a different country and you're somehow offended by that? The do us all a favor and skip this movie. You'd be better off checking out the latest propaganda that Michael Moore has released. There is absolutely nothing that is racist or jingoistic about this movie. Unless you believe that protecting the leader of a country by any means possible is somehow offending other countries then your little snowflake heart may be offended. Skip the movie, grab a blanket and go to your safe room and take a nap.

The sequel to the worldwide smash hit 'Olympus Has Fallen' begins in London, where the British Prime Minister has passed away under mysterious circumstances. His funeral is a must-attend event for leaders of the western world. But what starts out as the most protected event on earth, turns into a deadly plot to kill the world's most powerful leaders, devastate every known landmark in the British capital, and unleash a terrifying vision of the future. Only three people have any hope of stopping it: the President of the United States (Aaron Eckhart), his formidable Secret Service head (Gerard Butler), and an English MI-6 agent who rightly trusts no one.

So I think I was probably one of the only people who saw this action-packed thriller and liked it. Yes, it is very violent and obscenity-laden, but I enjoyed the action and the story a lot. Butler is awesome in this role, and while it seems a little far-fetched that one man can take on an entire army of bad guys, I didn't find it any less believable than some over-the-top James Bond films. It was the perfect popcorn film, but not much more than that.

While attending a worldwide known funeral for a murdered world leader that prompts the immediate attendance and presence of other world leaders, special services agent Mike Banning ( Gerard Butler) survives a brutal ambush only to discover a diabolical plot to assassinate all the attending world leaders. Angela Bassett ( aka Lynne Jacobs: Secret Service Director) and Morgan Freeman (aka Vice President Trumbull) return in their respective roles.

London has Fallen is a sequel that predictably repeats another terrorist vs. hero act (which is one of the three very few nitpicking issues that I had with the film.) - as once again it repeats and involves saving and rescuing the US president Benjamin Asher (Aaron Eckhart) at one point - and that seems like It's basically been there- Done that. But if you think in about, it Ironically the set and scenario is very similar to the Die Hard series- ( terrorists and rescuing

Also, the main villain notorious arms dealer Aamir Barkawi ( Alon Aboutboul) that is presented in London/Fallen isn't near as distinguished, unique and an upfront ruthless stand out as the 1st villain " Kang " (Rick Yune) from the original Olympus/ Fallen. In fact, Aamir is seen only in spots as he employs his henchmen i.e. Kamran (Waleed Zuaiter) to be upfront and personal.

But after the first 15 minutes, ....the film just explodes in your face with an relentless, rolling, head-spinning action and adrenaline, this is where you have to really set your eyes focused on what is about to happen, what IS happening because once the big bang effect comes out of nowhere, because its' gonna be fast and furious .... Practically leaves you with a wow " impression. I heard other audience viewers around me with Wooo's and Wow's when you see what I call the 'Big Ambush'. It is going to go from one level of violent, speeding fight scene ( gunfire on foot) ....to another (car chase)...and another motorbike chase) ..and yet another ( copter-battle) .. and even so forth.

It features brilliant strategies in where top surveillance is hacked, and undercover disguises make it very difficult times where you cannot tell the good guys from the bad guys, and also have you practically pondering how the good guys will escape and survive the ongoing onslaught and adversities that just keep coming at them in waves.

It has very similar fast pace action, that includes battle strategies, rain-hailing gun-fire battles, race for survival, race for rescue, macho one-liners, rapid gunfire, head-shots and knife- stab fights, the graphic explosions - Even features crazy high speed car chases, Terrific stunt-work., fighting choreography and aerial copter fights and maneuvers, ..the strategic ground troop fights, ..some elements this film features were some that I cannot recall in the original - but overall as film with villains, plot and last minute rescue situations and originality, it is not quite on the level of Olympus has Fallen in a lot of those elements but I still did enjoy very much and slightly under the first one. Don't believe the Tomato-hype - Go see it for yourself.