The third part of the unlikely FALLEN trilogy sees Gerard Butler returning to the fold for a different type of presidential assassination; this time around, Butler himself is the focus as he's set up and subjected to a manhunt by members of a sinister conspiracy. Yep, it's another 'wronged man' type thriller, a film that goes all out in presenting a different kind of action spectacle. There are wide scale drone attacks, huge explosions in the woods, and an electrifying shoot-out at the climax that's well worth the wait. Although these films are cheesy and derivative, and ANGEL in particular employs some very dodgy CGI effects at certain points, I can't help but love them regardless. There's something endlessly earnest about Butler's gruff protagonist and the director certainly knows how to keep the pace going, even if you've seen it all before. It's fun, and that's the main thing...
Review of Angel Has Fallen
