London Has Fallen (2016): A Spectacle of Explosive Chaos That Doesn't Rise Up
London Has Fallen, the sequel to Olympus Has Fallen, attempts to recapture the adrenaline-fueled excitement of its predecessor but ultimately falls short of delivering a satisfying follow-up. Directed by Babak Najafi, the film suffers from a predictable plot, and an overreliance on mindless action sequences that leave little room for substance.
The story picks up with Secret Service agent Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) once again thrust into a high-stakes situation. This time, terrorists plot a coordinated attack on world leaders during the funeral of the British Prime Minister in London. Banning, along with other key figures, must navigate the treacherous streets of the city to foil the deadly plot and protect the lives of the world's most powerful leaders (just the US one here mostly).
Gerard Butler reprises his role as Mike Banning and brings his signature charisma and intensity to the character. Despite his best efforts, the script fails to provide him with meaningful character development, reducing Banning to a one-dimensional action hero.
London Has Fallen suffers from a formulaic plot that offers little in terms of surprises or originality. The narrative unfolds as a series of set pieces strung together by a thin thread of a story, leaving little room for genuine suspense or intrigue. The action sequences, while abundant, often rely on over-the-top and exaggerated scenarios that stretch the boundaries of believability - apparently it is the rule of action movies now where the hero cannot get shot at all.
Despite the script, It is fast paced action movie which does not let you catch your breath. The visuals are great, the bullets are never-ending and the explosions are plenty.
I rate it 2.75 out of 5.
Direction Rating: 0.5/1
Cinematography Rating: 0.75/1
Story Rating: 0.5/1
Acting Rating: 0.5/1
Film Score Rating: 0.5/1
IMDB Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3300542/
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