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Angel Has Fallen
2019 122 min United States of America R 16+
★5.9
Action, Thriller
Director: Ric Roman Waugh
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Description
After a treacherous attack, Secret Service agent Mike Banning is charged with attempting to assassinate President Trumbull. Chased by his own colleagues and the FBI, Banning begins a race against the clock to clear his name.
Budget:
$40M
US Gross:
$69.03M
Worldwide:
$146.66M
Starring
Gerard Butler
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Frederick Schmidt
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Danny Huston
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Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Angel Has Fallen is widely regarded as a serviceable, if derivative, action thriller that succeeds as a reliable vehicle for Gerard Butler. While audiences appreciate the technical execution of the gunfight sequences, there is significant consensus that the plot is predictable and relies heavily on tired genre tropes.
| Acting | Gerard Butler remains a charismatic and consistent anchor for the protagonist, Mike Banning. | |
| Direction | The action choreography, particularly regarding tactical gunfights and shooting, is praised for its realism and technical execution. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is criticized for being highly formulaic, leaning on predictable conspiracies and narrative convenience. | |
| Production | The film's visual presentation is divisive; some viewers appreciate the grit and action, while others highlight subpar CGI and evidence of budget-related cost-cutting. | |
| Theme | Opinions on the film's political themes are polarized, with some viewers finding them immersive and relevant, while others dismiss them as heavy-handed, distracting propaganda. |