My opinion that it was a fivestar film of pure entertainment held true. While most of the film centers on kang working to destroy the united states, his true target. An exspecial forces operative and former presidential bodyguard must fight to take back the white house from terrorists who have kidnapped the commander in chief in this highstakes action thriller directed by antoine fuqua training day, shooter and starring gerard butler. Its filled to the brim with the sort of tired, uncreative cliches that no action fan wants to see for the elevenmillionth time unless its done in a really new, really interesting way which is definitely not the case here. Casting gerard butler as a secret service agent determined to save the president aaron eckhart from a terrorist takeover of the white house, olympus, strangely enough, isnt the only upcoming film. Olympus has fallen by creighton rothenberger goodreads. Its far from original, but olympus has fallen benefits from antoine fuquas tense direction and a strong performance from gerard butler which might just. Complete movie series dvd collection with bonus white house down film and art card. However, olympus has fallen is an overactive clichedriven concoction that panders to the familiar white house under attack formula that we have seen countless times over.
But what starts out as the most protected event on earth, turns into a deadly plot to kill the worlds most powerful. Olympus has fallen movies works archive of our own. He is the leader of a group of north korean soldiers, hackers, and servants who aims to make north korea and to a lesser extent, himself as well earn the respect of everyone worldwide by killing or intimidating them. Vince flynn comments on olympus has fallen similarities to one of his books vince flynn, best selling political thriller author, has commented on the recently released film olympus has fallen. In the aftermath of a tragic accident involving the president aaron eckhart and the first lady ashley judd, secret. Olympus has fallen wont be vying for a spot in the action hall of fame, but in the genres current lukewarm climate, its still a breath of fresh air. Kang yeonsak is the main antagonist in the 20 live action film olympus has fallen. Also read complete information on national award, filmfare awards. Fallen is an american action film series created by screenwriters creighton rothenberger.
I have no idea where this fic came from and as usual its unbetad. With gerard butler, aaron eckhart, morgan freeman, angela bassett. Olympus has fallen where to stream and watch decider. The film series will continue, with butler signed on for three more feature films. Bestselling thriller author brad thor claims that hollywood stole the plot of one of the books by late thriller author vince flynn and used it for a couple of films. Vince flynn comments on olympus has fallen similarities to. Fallen is an american action film series created by screenwriters creighton rothenberger and. Oct 23, 2017 comparing angel has fallen to logan, which many consider to be one of the best movies of 2017 and one of the best comic book movies ever made, is pretty bold. The third film in a franchise including olympus has fallen follows secret service agent mike banning gerard butler who is framed for the attempted assassination of the. Aug 22, 2019 angel has fallen is what used to be called a b movie, but it delivers the goods briskly and has some resonance for grownup viewers, despite an overthetop plot with few surprises and a director who started as a stuntman this is the film brad pitts once upon a time in hollywood character might have made if he got an auteur break.
Hollywood has a long history of presidential drama and comedy but with antoine fuquas olympus has fallen, the highest office in the united states is getting a serious dose of action. Dantes peakvolcano, deep impactarmageddon, antza bugs life, jurassic parkschindlers list. Lionsgate movies has released an official trailer for angel has fallen, a sequel to 20s olympus has fallen and 2016s london has fallen. When it is clear that the efforts of americas national security forces outside the white house can do little, one exceptionally talented man must save them all. Any resemblance to contemporary american politics is purely convenient. Olympus has fallen is yet an other us president oriented flick. I have to say i enjoyed the way the good guy wins but also with death, just like real life except the good guy wins witch you see in the movie the bad guy actually are winning and a guard for the. Mar 27, 20 vince flynn, best selling political thriller author, has commented on the recently released film olympus has fallen, after being asked by so many of his fans about the similarities between the. Casting gerard butler as a secret service agent determined to save the president aaron eckhart from a terrorist takeover of the white house, olympus. Gerard butler and aaron eckhart and theres no denying the roller coaster ride, but it has many shortcomings. Olympus has fallen, starring gerard butler, pictured, may seem farfetched, but one secret service agent has insisted that that film portrays what white house security detail would do in the event. Vince flynn, best selling political thriller author, has commented on the recently released film olympus has fallen, after being asked by so many of his fans about the similarities between the.
Casting gerard butler as a secret service agent determined to save the president aaron eckhart from a terrorist takeover of the white house, olympus, strangely enough, isnt the only upcoming film focusing on a president under fire. White house down and olympus has fallen carry on the long held tradition of coming out with the exact same movie in the very same year see. Apr 06, 2020 to catch up on the fallen film series, you should start with 20s olympus has fallen, and yes, olympus has fallen is on netflix. Mar 21, 20 hollywood has a long history of presidential drama and comedy but with antoine fuquas olympus has fallen, the highest office in the united states is getting a serious dose of action. Comparing angel has fallen to logan, which many consider to be one of the best movies of 2017 and one of the best comic book movies ever made, is pretty bold. I saw this movie and white house is down at the theater when both films came out. Like those, the story centers on a foreign plot to kill the american president, with secret service agent mike banning gerard butler ready to protect and serve. Olympus has fallen, starring gerard butler, pictured, may seem farfetched, but one secret service agent has insisted that that film portrays what white. Creighton rothenberger, the films credited screenwriter, first filed a lawsuit seeking a declaration that he is the sole author. Because london has fallen the sequel is coming out on march 4th, i rewatched the dvd of olympus has fallen. Olympus has fallen was one of two films released in 20 that dealt with a terrorist attack on the white house.
It stars gerard butler as united states secret service agent mike banning, aaron eckhart as u. Transfer was the first flynn novel i read, and introduces readers to mitch rapp, the cias best operative translation. Sep 16, 20 the people making olympus has fallen didnt and that was wise. Olympus has fallen by antoine fuqua antoine fuqua, gerard. The body count is insanely high people are tortured, blown up, shot, and killed in handtohand combat. Olympus has fallen 20, london has fallen 2016, and angel has. Butler reprises his role as secret service agent mike banning, who is tasked to lead the security detail of united states president benjamin asher while he makes a visit to london. Also read complete information on national award, filmfare awards, cine awards, iifa, screen awards, and more for best. A sequel, titled london has fallen, was released on march 4, 2016, with the principal cast members reprising their roles. Find out where olympus has fallen is streaming, if olympus has fallen is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. To catch up on the fallen film series, you should start with 20s olympus has fallen, and yes, olympus has fallen is on netflix.
London has fallen after the british prime minister has passed away under mysterious circumstances, all leaders of the western world must attend his funeral. Olympus has fallen is a very action packed fun movie to watch. President benjamin asher, and morgan freeman as the speaker of the house and eventual president allan trumbull. Olympus has fallen is an exciting action packed thriller with a red, white and blue heart. Actor michael landes is set for the next installment in the olympus has fallen film series, angel has fallen, which has gerard butler returning as secret service agent mike banning as. May 16, 2019 in 20, fans were delivered two films about an attack on the white house, with the key difference between white house down and olympus has fallen being that the latter got multiple sequels. Its action based entertainment for sure, but not much else. Mar 03, 2016 the sequel to the bafflinglysuccessful 20 film olympus has fallen, the film was called extremely insensitive by families of the victims of the 77 bombings after an early trailer was.
The acting is good, particularly morgan freeman to a lesser extent. Olympus has fallen was directed by antoine fuqua, based on a script by creighton rothenberger and katrin benedikt in their first screenwriting. The vile, false patriotism of olympus has fallen the atlantic. Angel has fallen wins second weekend running at box office. Olympus has fallen is a thriller about terrorists taking over the white house and scattering the secret service into pieces. I saw this movie and white house is down at the theater when both films came out in 20. Angel has fallen is what used to be called a b movie, but it delivers the goods briskly and has some resonance for grownup viewers, despite an overthetop plot with few surprises and a director who started as a stuntman this is the film brad pitts once upon a time in hollywood character might have made if he got an auteur break. A suburban mother of two takes a fantasycharged trip down memory lane that sets her very married present on a collision course with her wildchild past. A ton of action and special effects with almost as many logical flaws. Unfortunately, the second film in the series, 2016s london. Olympus has fallen writer lawsuit to continue, judge says.
Olympus has fallen was directed by antoine fuqua, based on a script by creighton rothenberger and katrin benedikt in their first screenwriting effort. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. Parents need to know that angel has fallen is the third film in an intense action series that began with olympus has fallen and continued in london has fallen. London has fallen is the second movie with the same actor some not all. I was not happy when i saw two movies come out almost back to back. The production company millennium films acquired the spec script in march 2012, and gerard butler was cast later in the month as the star.
Olympus has fallen 20, london has fallen 2016, and angel has fallen 2019. London has fallen goodreads meet your next favorite book. In 20, fans were delivered two films about an attack on the white house, with the key difference between white house down and olympus has fallen being that the latter got multiple sequels. Angel has fallen trailer released online comic book.
Gerard butler, aaron eckhart, morgan freeman, angela bassett, robert forster, cole hauser, finley jacobsen, ashley judd, melissa leo, dylan mcdermott, radha mitchell, rick yune, antoine fuqua. Olympus has fallen is a very good movie with lots of action through the movie. Mar 22, 20 get olympus has fallen movie complete list of awards won and nominations. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Disgraced former presidential guard mike banning finds himself trapped inside the white house in the wake of a terrorist attack. Enemies have gathered and attack olympus from all directions. The acting is adequate and the story moves fast enough to keep it interesting and intriguing. I enjoyed it and have watched it again multiple times. Fallen is a 2016 american romantic fantasy drama film directed by scott hicks, based on lauren kates 2009 novel of same name.
Secret service agent mike banning finds himself trapped inside the white house in the wake of a terrorist attack and works with national security to rescue the president from his kidnappers. Directed by babak najafi, it is the followup film to the 20 film olympus has fallen. Though the bad guy is cliched and the special effects arent along the levels of a movie like the avengers, the movie is still very enjoyable. The sequel to the bafflinglysuccessful 20 film olympus has fallen, the film was called extremely insensitive by families of the victims of the 77 bombings after an early trailer was. London has fallen inspired dog names popular male and. Olympus has fallen is a 20 american actionthriller film directed by antoine fuqua, and. Olympus has fallen 20 frequently asked questions imdb. His resume speaks for itself the raw brutality he displayed in 300, the quick wit and fast draw from rocknrolla, the unrivalled understanding of a womans desires from p.
But it is a fiction movie and there are a lot of impossible scenarios that happened. In olympus has fallen, is it realistic that a c gunship. Olympus has fallen had been gestating since may 2002, when rothenberger and green together discussed a movie about terrorists taking over the white house. The last chapter has not been written on olympus has fallen, the film starring gerard butler as the man who saves the president from kidnappers after a terrorist attack on the white house the. But what starts out as the most protected event on earth, turns into a deadly plot to kill the worlds most powerful leaders and unleash a terrifying vision of the future. The olympus has fallen vince flynn puzzle v for verbatim. The second was basically a dampsquib of a rehash of the first, but about london. Get olympus has fallen movie complete list of awards won and nominations. Both films, fairly obviously, are about a bunch of baddies taking down the presidential crib but.
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