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GinaKAug 27, 2019

This is a fast-moving summer popcorn movie with a personable cast that you can spend an enjoyable afternoon or evening with and get out of the heat and humidity – and political reality. Everyone in the cast was fun to watch (including GerardThis is a fast-moving summer popcorn movie with a personable cast that you can spend an enjoyable afternoon or evening with and get out of the heat and humidity – and political reality. Everyone in the cast was fun to watch (including Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman, Danny Huston, and Nick Nolte), but don’t expect anything more than a lot of roller-coaster action and the comforting feeling that movie politics has its villains but they don’t win in the end.… Expand

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Kikex22Aug 23, 2019

Similar to the fugitive just not that great but has some good actions sequences and Morgan Freeman is one of the highlights of the movie

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Prettyasian1234Aug 23, 2019

I loved the movie. The action scenes, and i loved when nick nolte bombed them all. He was funny!

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Davrosdaleks1Aug 31, 2019

The Fallen franchise deviates from the previous installments by taking a page from The Fugitive and having Secret Service member Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) framed for treason and having to go on the run to find who set him up. This is aThe Fallen franchise deviates from the previous installments by taking a page from The Fugitive and having Secret Service member Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) framed for treason and having to go on the run to find who set him up. This is a generally entertaining film, but I found that there was a strangely interesting balance of several good and bad aspects.

This was a lot more tonally balanced than the previous two films. Olympus has Fallen was weirdly cynical for a save-the-hostages film. London has Fallen unsuccessfully tried to involve both moral greyness and jingoism not to mention that there were a couple moments where Banning seemed to take a little TOO much pleasure in punishing the enemy. Here, I could mostly just sit back and enjoy myself without questioning anything.

However, the basic story is CONSPIRACY ACTION MOVIE 101; nothing particularly new. I did like the script's attempts, albeit merely for entertainment reasons, of looking at the war machine and interference vs. non-interference.

Butler's still got it as Banning. Nick Nolte is a fun new addition as Banning's reclusive survivalist, anti-government father. The villains if not outstanding are smart and provide a reasonable threat with some neat tricks up their sleeves.

The action is quite good, especially the opening attack and the final confrontation. Thought the lighting is pretty grey, especially considering the first film, but it suits the tone here. Director Ric Roman Waugh (who helmed The Snitch with The Rock) has a good eye for visuals and settings.

The camera work is distracting. There is way too much shaky cam not to mention a couple misplace quick pans. This even happens when people are just having everyday conversations. Also, there's a car chase with way too many interior shots of inside the cars than the action you actually want to see.

I definitely think this is better than London has Fallen. Though not the greatest action movie ever made, this is a good time-waster.… Expand

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MayzieAug 25, 2019

This was the best of the series. I LOVED this from start to finish! The chemistry with the actors, the real feel of everything going on and edge of your seat action from the beginning. I would see it in theaters again, and I NEVER say that.

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eagleeyevikingAug 31, 2019

Ric Roman Waugh's "Angel Has Fallen" is a ridiculously entertaining, often hilarious, and thrilling action flick that embraces its absurdity, while also developing its characters. An absolutely surprising summer delight.

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moviecritic68Sep 5, 2019

Some really neat special effects but the story line is getting a bit stale. Nic Nolte was a nice addition to help spice it up. Overall good action but writers need to come up with a new theme.

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ThatFilmGuy20Nov 13, 2019

"Angel Has Fallen" is an all-out action film and it doesn't try to be anything else, I feel that's a part of its charm, everything nowadays is politicized even dramas, why can't we have an old fashion solo gun-wielding hero that always comes"Angel Has Fallen" is an all-out action film and it doesn't try to be anything else, I feel that's a part of its charm, everything nowadays is politicized even dramas, why can't we have an old fashion solo gun-wielding hero that always comes up on top, This film is reminiscing of that and that's exactly why it just works.

All of that combined with a strong cast led by two great actors spells out good entertainment from the discovering the leads build-up to the flawless action sequences. A solid thriller packed with action, that pretty much sums up the whole thing.… Expand

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MrsPowellAug 27, 2019

Great movie! Gerard Butler is fantastic. The absence of previous key characters is noticeable but the addition of Mike's father is a big bonus

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manningn15Aug 30, 2019

A pretty entertaining movie but not the most original story. The acting from Nick Nolte was phenomenal. Jada Pinkett Smith, Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman, and Piper Perabo also gave terrific performances. The action sequences and visualA pretty entertaining movie but not the most original story. The acting from Nick Nolte was phenomenal. Jada Pinkett Smith, Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman, and Piper Perabo also gave terrific performances. The action sequences and visual effects were awesome. The music was great. This is one of my favorite action movies of 2019.… Expand

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LamontRaymondSep 3, 2019

So much better than the critics gave it credit for. The action is fantastic, the sound design is incredible (think gunshots from HEAT, and explosions from... can't think of a better series of explosion sounds), and Butler is fantastic. ISo much better than the critics gave it credit for. The action is fantastic, the sound design is incredible (think gunshots from HEAT, and explosions from... can't think of a better series of explosion sounds), and Butler is fantastic. I absolutely recommend this. I had expected utter crap - was just looking forward to my theater food. I scored - the soft pretzel was amazing, the vanilla shake was on point, and the movie got a BIG round of applause from my theater. Go see it!… Expand

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ivan_terribleAug 28, 2019

Not a bad movie at all. Action scenes are good. The movie is a little different compared to previous two but still watchable, it's almost like Taken 3 storyline but with more actions.

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donkzNov 3, 2019

A very solid action flick with believable story line and no gimmicks. Thoroughly enjoyed it even more than the previous installments

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BinomaniaSep 1, 2019

Underrated film. Well constructed with top action scenes. Never a boring moment and flows well. Top cast!

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taffyappleSep 1, 2019

You saved the BEST for last Gerard?

If you want ACTION, and a lot it - this is the movie for you!!

It's the movie to see, and you won't be disappointed!

Damn the critics!

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Lee89Sep 22, 2019

Great story. Nice to see him as a family man. Much humor always good. Great movie

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Kdog152Jan 16, 2023

Nice to see that a film in this series has been treated fairly by the public for once. It's a shame the same can't be said for the critics. No supprised there. Great, not as good as the last, but still a joyride. Or rather, a bombride.

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Tss5078Apr 18, 2020

When we think of iconic action heroes, the names that come to mind are John McLain, Rambo, or Jack Bauer, but what about Mike Banning? For a third time, Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) has proven himself to be the only thing standing between theWhen we think of iconic action heroes, the names that come to mind are John McLain, Rambo, or Jack Bauer, but what about Mike Banning? For a third time, Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) has proven himself to be the only thing standing between the U.S. President and assassination, only this time, he's also a target. In the third installment of the fallen series, Mike Banning saves the president from a drone attack, only to wake up in the hospital to find himself under arrest, accused of planning the whole thing. Now Banning must escape and find out who set him up, before they get to him and finish the job they tried to pin on him. Unlike most trilogies, every single one of these films is terrific, and despite different writers and directors, it has never lost it's edge. In choosing a favorite however, I picked this one, because it was so much different than the rest. Not only is Banning on the other side and in the position of trying to save himself as well as the President, but they bring his family into the story. We finally meet his estranged father, played masterfully by Nick Nolte. A paranoid former veteran living in the woods, the elder Banning is an absolute riot and brings much needed levity to a series that already given us so much. People will look at this and say it's just another action movie, just another attempt by Hollywood to continue to cash in on a successful movie, and normally I'd agree, but not this time. Angel Has Fallen not only features the new face of action films, but it also offers edge of your seat action, a compelling and dramatic story, as well as a little bit of humor, all things that you're normally hard pressed to find in just another action film. That's why we're labeling this one a must see movie!… Expand