Secret Service agent Mike Banning is being framed for an assassination attempt on the U.S. President and is on the run from his own colleagues even as he races to stop the next World War in this second sequel of the franchise.
Gerard Butler (Mike), Danny Huston (Wade), Rocci Williams (Bruno), Piper Perabo (Leah), Morgan Freeman (President Trumbull), Harry Ditson (Neurologist), Lance Reddick (David), Jada Smith (Thompson), Nick Nolte (Clay).
Things keep falling around Secret Service agent Mike Banning; Olympus, London, but this time it might be Mike who falls. Framed for an assassination attempt on the president, Mike rushes to clear his name while realizing there may be a larger plot in the works. Running from everyone but the President, bullets and explosions punctuate the plot points as Mike reunites with his father and with a bit of comedy, the two try and set everything right.
Acting was solid with Butler delivering his usual and working well with others. Huston was in-type here and did well, as did Freeman reprising his familiar role. Nolte was a fun and interesting addition while Smith felt a bit flat. Reddick and the remainder of the cast were enjoyable.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds were good with a solid, realistic feel. Effects, particularly when Nolte's character blows up an acre of forest, are immense for essentially a spy action flick but good. Dialogue was good throughout and moved things along. Sound and soundtrack are fitting.
Overall Angel Has Fallen is a nice sequel in the franchise which only seems to get better and stands alone just fine. Those familiar with the first two films should enjoy this one as well with plenty of action, adventure, and a few bits of comedy.
With plenty of violence, foul language, blood, gore, and potentially disturbing images this should be fine for older teens and above.
Released: 2019
Reviewed: 12.8.19
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Action, Thriller, Spy Action & Adventure, Adventure, Sequels
copyright ©2019 Dave Riedel
Gerard Butler (Mike), Danny Huston (Wade), Rocci Williams (Bruno), Piper Perabo (Leah), Morgan Freeman (President Trumbull), Harry Ditson (Neurologist), Lance Reddick (David), Jada Smith (Thompson), Nick Nolte (Clay).
Things keep falling around Secret Service agent Mike Banning; Olympus, London, but this time it might be Mike who falls. Framed for an assassination attempt on the president, Mike rushes to clear his name while realizing there may be a larger plot in the works. Running from everyone but the President, bullets and explosions punctuate the plot points as Mike reunites with his father and with a bit of comedy, the two try and set everything right.
Acting was solid with Butler delivering his usual and working well with others. Huston was in-type here and did well, as did Freeman reprising his familiar role. Nolte was a fun and interesting addition while Smith felt a bit flat. Reddick and the remainder of the cast were enjoyable.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds were good with a solid, realistic feel. Effects, particularly when Nolte's character blows up an acre of forest, are immense for essentially a spy action flick but good. Dialogue was good throughout and moved things along. Sound and soundtrack are fitting.
Overall Angel Has Fallen is a nice sequel in the franchise which only seems to get better and stands alone just fine. Those familiar with the first two films should enjoy this one as well with plenty of action, adventure, and a few bits of comedy.
With plenty of violence, foul language, blood, gore, and potentially disturbing images this should be fine for older teens and above.
Released: 2019
Reviewed: 12.8.19
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Action, Thriller, Spy Action & Adventure, Adventure, Sequels
copyright ©2019 Dave Riedel
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