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TVJerryMar 9, 2016

Our President (Aaron Eckhart) travels to London for a state funeral with his star Secret Service guard (Gerard Butler). After a massive (and impressively rendered) terrorist attack on the city's major landmarks they're on their own to escapeOur President (Aaron Eckhart) travels to London for a state funeral with his star Secret Service guard (Gerard Butler). After a massive (and impressively rendered) terrorist attack on the city's major landmarks they're on their own to escape the culprits. Check your mind at the door and just enjoy an almost non-stop string of well-staged action encounters. Even though plausibility is in short supply and predictability abounds, Butler's seemingly superhuman ability and gung ho attitude power thru the ridiculous odds. It rips along with few pauses for drama and an boundless body count.… Expand

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milehighcrewMar 6, 2016

This is a fun action packed no thinking March movie. Sit back, relax and watch stuff blow up. Don't take it serious and enjoy it for what it is. ACTION

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KadeemluvmusicMar 24, 2016

Even though it's still not better than its last installment, Olympus, but London Has Fallen should be my guiltiest pleasure right now. Who doesn't love blowing sh*t up when you have Gerald Butler around? Great movie, I just imagine what otherEven though it's still not better than its last installment, Olympus, but London Has Fallen should be my guiltiest pleasure right now. Who doesn't love blowing sh*t up when you have Gerald Butler around? Great movie, I just imagine what other places they might destroy next? I wish they travel to Japan and rename the third film as Tokyo Has Fallen. I wish this gonna happen when it arrives in 2018 (unless if the President stays alive).… Expand

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TheMetacritiqerMar 12, 2016

A good deal better than I thought it would be. Critics hate it because of it's cliches but they don't understand that the whole point of doing something that has been done before is to show how you make it different. The firefights weren'tA good deal better than I thought it would be. Critics hate it because of it's cliches but they don't understand that the whole point of doing something that has been done before is to show how you make it different. The firefights weren't elaborate (it's not BulletStorm) but the simple act of shooting was top-notch in terms of movies. I was reminded of a 3rd person shooter game when in a later battle he sticks to cover and reloads. This happened a few times and was cool because some movies forget to reload. One of the greatest moments was when there's the finale explosion and the patriotic theme song plays. And Morgan Freeman makes a good point at the end about foreign policy. "Some say this would have never happened if we minded our own business but that's not true. We know that it's better to do something than to do nothing"… Expand

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AcaciaMar 9, 2016

So this movie won't be winning any awards. We know that. But, a group of us found it very entertaining. Granted, you have to suspend realistic thinking as you watch it because lots of things are quite far fetched. But, that's okay withSo this movie won't be winning any awards. We know that. But, a group of us found it very entertaining. Granted, you have to suspend realistic thinking as you watch it because lots of things are quite far fetched. But, that's okay with us. We just want to be entertained. The premise is that the British Prime Minister has died and leaders from 40 countries will be attending the funeral. A terrorist's dream. There is non-stop action and it is all about bullets and bombs. It is almost impossible to tell the good guys from the bad guys. Gerard Butler and Aaron Eckhart are a great couple as the President and his Secret Service bodyguard. And, keeping POTUS safe is not an easy thing. Morgan Freeman lends gravitas as the V.P. Loved it!… Expand

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eagleeyevikingMar 8, 2016

Inferior to Olympus Has Fallen but nevertheless wildly entertaining and action-packed, London Has Fallen delivers the action to compensate for its predictable plot.

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Tony1984Apr 8, 2016

London has Fallen doesn't seek to lead the audience up the garden path. It very obviously advertises itself as destructive action with a simple good guy bad guy message, a dollop of patriotism and a little smaltz. Perfect rainy day feel goodLondon has Fallen doesn't seek to lead the audience up the garden path. It very obviously advertises itself as destructive action with a simple good guy bad guy message, a dollop of patriotism and a little smaltz. Perfect rainy day feel good flick. Its neither cerebral nor nuanced. But then again neither are the mass of negative reviewers. What did they expect? Did they watch the trailer ? Who goes to a movie knowing they won't enjoy it ? Whats wrong with some people ?… Expand

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ANNAWASHEREMar 12, 2016

Excellent Action James Bond style movie. A few parts were a little too graphic for my taste but I love when movies don't need to be "politically correct" and call bad guys just as they are, In this case middle eastern terrorist.

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futurespielbergMar 5, 2016

A very cliche' action film but a really fun,entertaining,over the top,bloody action flick. Gerard Butler is a badass once again brutally kicking the crap out of terrorists who think they can take him on. Some of the CGI shots are a littleA very cliche' action film but a really fun,entertaining,over the top,bloody action flick. Gerard Butler is a badass once again brutally kicking the crap out of terrorists who think they can take him on. Some of the CGI shots are a little cheesy but they have improved since olympus Has Fallen, The action is violent and awesome and that's what makes the movie so much fun. My heart was pounding every second of this movie which is why I love it. I really think critics are to serious with fun action movies, just take them as they are. That being said, London Has Fallen is a fun action movie that will have audience's thrilled with excitement.… Expand

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moviecritic68May 11, 2016

This is one of these films which draws an unfair assessment. Not sure why so many disliked it . The storyline made sense. The acting was performed well. As in all shoot'em up movies some scenes are questionable as far as presenting aThis is one of these films which draws an unfair assessment. Not sure why so many disliked it . The storyline made sense. The acting was performed well. As in all shoot'em up movies some scenes are questionable as far as presenting a realistic shootouts but overall both my wife and myself was not disappointed .Ignore the ire of some and see it for yourself… Expand

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MadMaxFuryRoadApr 20, 2016

Great above average action film. London has Fallen does have its cliched moments, but it really has a good plot/script and some amazing/intense action sequences. I think this was a great film overall, and in fact I thought I enjoyed everyGreat above average action film. London has Fallen does have its cliched moments, but it really has a good plot/script and some amazing/intense action sequences. I think this was a great film overall, and in fact I thought I enjoyed every single scene. Every single scene seems to have entertained me! I don't know why but I think critics are really bashing these types of films, like White House Down. (91/100)… Expand

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GentM2015May 27, 2016

London Has Fallen is directed by Babak Najafi and include the main cast of Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, and Morgan Freeman.
I enjoyed the movie throughout, even though it started off really boring it definitely had some interesting partsLondon Has Fallen is directed by Babak Najafi and include the main cast of Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, and Morgan Freeman.
I enjoyed the movie throughout, even though it started off really boring it definitely had some interesting parts here and there. The ending is also quite fun, in a turn-your-brain-off kind of way. What bothered me the most was the editing, which was terrible up until that one-shot sequence at the end, where it finally got a bit better.
Gerard Butler is really great on the role, a total badass, even though he was so in a very unrealistic way. The overall character fits with the theme of the movie.
Aaron Eckhart is also fine here, as he is in any movie ever. I think this actor is terribly underrated and overlooked no matter what role he is playing.
The CGI is pretty underwhelming, they should have increased the budget from the first movie, which was also better in almost every aspect than this sequel.
London Has Fallen is not made to be over analyzed, it is just a fun action meaningless, suspenseful and to a point unnecessary movie that's made for 90's action movie fans to enjoy.… Expand

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FarhanFirozApr 5, 2016

I didn’t go expecting to see the greatest action movie, but I just wanted to see a fun action movie and surprisingly the movie just delivered that. London Has Fallen is definitely a mindless action movie. The movie shows a great chemistryI didn’t go expecting to see the greatest action movie, but I just wanted to see a fun action movie and surprisingly the movie just delivered that. London Has Fallen is definitely a mindless action movie. The movie shows a great chemistry between Gerard Butler and Aaron Eckhart with Gerard’s character being the best thing in the whole movie. The movie has a ridiculous plot but has stunning action scenes which will make the audience entertained. The movie pulls you back into a terribly clichéd villain and there’s almost nothing intriguing in the first half of the movie .… Expand

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Batman2752Mar 16, 2016

This move is the definition of bad ass. It's a throwback to 80 's action movies. Though the story is a bit weird it's not center stage, what is though is Gerard Butler who is bad ass added on top of bad ass. This movie is a great start to march.

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johnsheppard357Mar 10, 2016

This movie is getting judged pretty harshly. Yes it has a generic terrorist villain with generic terrorist motives, and yes the patriotism can be a little over the top at times. Despite that, if you enjoy action movies and don't think a movieThis movie is getting judged pretty harshly. Yes it has a generic terrorist villain with generic terrorist motives, and yes the patriotism can be a little over the top at times. Despite that, if you enjoy action movies and don't think a movie has to be groundbreaking to be enjoyable, then there are good qualities too. The original cast returns, and the movie strikes a good balance between respecting the relationships between characters from the first movie and remaining accessible to newcomers. You don't have to watch Olympus Has Fallen to enjoy this movie, although I definitely recommend that movie. The plot has much in common with the original, but there are enough differences that it never felt like I was just watching the same movie. The action is on the border of over-the-top, but it doesn't stray too far. As opposed to the first film, Mike Banning (the protagonist) has quite a bit of help, so he feels less like a unstoppable action hero and more like a highly-skilled combatant.

Bottom-line: Check it out if you like a don't-think-too-hard action movie.… Expand

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stevencestareMar 13, 2016

Great movie with good action and a little bit of comedy. Kept me entertained and on the edge of my seat the whole time. Loved the aspect of the president and his security.

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DBurkeGMar 13, 2016

I do not believe it is a spoiler to say that this movie is very much what you would expect if you have seen the first movie. The action is hard hitting like the first film. The hand to hand and close arms conflict tends more towards brutalI do not believe it is a spoiler to say that this movie is very much what you would expect if you have seen the first movie. The action is hard hitting like the first film. The hand to hand and close arms conflict tends more towards brutal efficiency than it does towards being overly dramatized. That might be where the complaints concerning massive body counts comes from. If you are going to have a few really long fights, and you are making a minimal plot action movie, you might want to have a hundred short fights.
The cinematography is good. The acting is solid. The language is surprisingly vulgar, but otherwise the professional keep it professional, for the most part :) There are a couple moments where the writing didn't seem quite up to par, but maybe those were ad-libs.
This movie is not up to the level of Die Hard, Lethal Weapon, John Wick, or the Equalizer. It is a different kind of action movie. It doesn't do the cute clever moments. Without the Steven Seagal or Liam Neeson line deliveries and clever action moments, this film isn't fun like many action films can be. It is a brutal chase film. A well done brutal chase film. If you don't want to see a brutal combat chase film, don't go to this movie and the give it a 4, 3, 2, 1, or 0 score.
Like some other worthy sequels, this movie is true the first film without being a copy of the first film.… Expand

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MacrovMar 4, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let's just start this out with the obvious. This is an action movie. And it is a good one at that. The action is plenty, and there was no moments in the whole movie in which I felt bored, or wasn't interested. I think that the humor hit very well. It wasn't used every few minutes, but instead was well placed throughout. I feel like Gerard Butler was again a good choice as an agent, and felt like someone well fit for this role. I loved Olympus has Fallen, and I believe that if you liked it even remotely, you will like this movie. I feel like overall, it was a better movie than Olympus has Fallen. A lot of the bad reviews you hear on this movie will be centered around it being too similar to the first, which it isn't, or about it being too action heavy possibly? Overall the theme is similar in that you have a person trying to save the president, but the setting and the way it is presented is fresh and new. I actually felt really into the movie as a whole. Overall, 9/10.… Expand

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Tss5078Jul 12, 2017

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 newAction 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 story lines. We watch these movies to see the incredible moves, the gratuitous violence, the unbelievable special effects, and of course that catch phrase 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 Bassit, 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 it's star is only continuing to rise.… Expand