At The Movies

London Has Fallen Release Date: March 4, 2016 Studio: Millennium Films Franchise: Has Fallen Franchise Position: 2 Runtime: 110 min A globe-spanning action thriller where the world’s leaders are targeted during the British Prime Minister’s funeral, and one agent must save the day. Ratings: My Rating: 6.1/10 Dove Foundation Rating: 1/5 IMDb Rating: 5.9/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 28% Metacritic: 38% Plot Summary: London Has Fallen follows Secret Service agent Mike Banning as terrorists attack London during the funeral of the British Prime Minister. Explosive action, high-stakes chases, and close-quarter battles dominate the story as Banning must protect the U.S. President and prevent a global catastrophe. Critics Review: Critics noted relentless action sequences and tension but criticized the weak plot, one-dimensional characters, and over-the-top violence. Despite flaws, action fans found it entertaining. Christian Perspective: The film showcases courage and loyalty, but the glorification of v...

Olympus Has Fallen Release Date: March 22, 2013 Studio: Millennium Films Franchise: Has Fallen Franchise Position: 1 Runtime: 120 min A high-stakes political thriller where one man fights to save the President and the nation from terror. Ratings: My Rating: 6.2/10 Dove Foundation Rating: 1/5 IMDb Rating: 6.5/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 50% Metacritic: 41% Plot Summary: Olympus Has Fallen follows Secret Service agent Mike Banning as he fights to protect the President after a surprise attack by North Korean terrorists captures the White House. Packed with intense action, suspense, and daring rescues, the film shows courage, resilience, and the fight against overwhelming odds. Critics Review: Critics praised Gerard Butler’s action performance and the tension-filled sequences, but noted predictable plot devices and a formulaic approach typical of action-thrillers. The film was considered entertaining but lacking depth in character development. Christian Perspective: While bravery and self-sacrific...

Angel Has Fallen Release Date: August 23, 2019 Studio: Millennium Media Franchise: Has Fallen  Franchise Position: 3 Runtime: 121 min A relentless action-packed thriller where duty, betrayal, and survival collide. Ratings: My Rating: 6.8/10 Dove Foundation Rating: 2/5 IMDb Rating: 5.9/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 41% Metacritic: 45% Plot Summary: Angel Has Fallen follows Secret Service agent Mike Banning, who is framed for an assassination attempt on the U.S. President. As he races against time to prove his innocence, uncover the real threat, and protect the nation, the film delivers high-octane action sequences, tense chases, and explosive confrontations. Themes of loyalty, courage, and resilience underscore the story. Critics Review: Critics generally found the movie formulaic, with familiar plot points from the first two films in the franchise. Praise was given to Gerard Butler's physical performance and the well-executed action sequences, but reviews note a lack of depth in character de...