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London Has Fallen
2016 99 min United States of America, United Kingdom, Bulgaria, India R 16+
★5.2
Action, Thriller
Director: Babak Najafi
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Description
In London for the Prime Minister's funeral, Mike Banning discovers a plot to assassinate all the attending world leaders.
Budget:
$60M
US Gross:
$62.52M
Worldwide:
$205.75M
Starring
Gerard Butler
Actor
Aaron Eckhart
Actor
Morgan Freeman
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2017
— Worst Actor
Key opinion
London Has Fallen is widely regarded as a formulaic, cliché-ridden action sequel that relies heavily on explosive spectacle at the expense of narrative logic. While some viewers enjoy its fast-paced, unpretentious B-movie energy, many critics and audience members are alienated by its poor visual effects, nationalistic tone, and disparaging portrayal of international allies.
| Screenplay | The film follows a highly predictable, clichéd narrative structure that mirrors the formula of its predecessor. | |
| Acting | Gerard Butler and Aaron Eckhart bring a professional, charismatic intensity to their roles that helps stabilize the otherwise weak material. | |
| Production | The visual effects are frequently criticized as subpar, with many reviewers likening the action sequences to a low-quality video game. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the action are split; some find it a dynamic, thrilling, and well-executed spectacle, while others view it as a repetitive and mindless display of violence. | |
| Culture | The film's blatant nationalism and its portrayal of international security forces—particularly the UK—as incompetent are perceived by many as insulting and unrealistic. |