President of the United States is a dangerous profession. Watching Hollywood movies often has this kind of rush. He was kidnapped every three to five, and assassinated every three days. Especially the Chief Executive in the anti-terrorist movie must experience the ferocity and cold-bloodedness of terrorists. "London Has Fallen" is a good example.
Compared with a series of dizzying American action blockbusters, "London Has Fallen" has greatly upgraded the firepower of the action gunfight, and the terrorists' attack target has also expanded significantly, from a single building to a city of London. The director did not spare bullets, and the film was full of gunshots and explosions from beginning to end. The muscular Gerard Butler once again played the undead agent Banning, still showing the true character of a lone hero, shouldering the heavy responsibility of saving the president, making the film full of male hormones.
The story tells the mysterious death of the British Prime Minister. Agent Banning had to leave his pregnant wife and accompany the President to London to attend the funeral. Who would have thought that this is a shocking conspiracy deliberately designed by terrorists, trying to wipe out the heads of the seven Western countries. France, Germany and Italy became more and more interested, and the five countries were assassinated and killed one after another. The film staged a completely anti-terrorist survival show, using the escape mode to reflect the crazy breakout runaway. In the film, Banning's soul seems to be wearing the armor of the god of war, and the level of bravery and skill in combat is simply against the sky. When chasing on the road, he shot and drove the car and chased soldiers; after the helicopter crashed, he calmly broke through the blockade of the gangsters; escaped from the subway tunnel, and did not hesitate to hunt down small groups of gangsters; rushed into the terrorist's lair alone, thwarting the plan of beheading the President's live broadcast. This series of thrilling events could not stop the tough guy agents from using force. And the performance limit of the hail of bullets makes the adrenaline visualized, making the audience feel what is the invincibility of the brave.
Even though the film is simple and rude in the display of force, it is difficult to conceal the delicate presentation of the characters' emotions. Banning can be described as a tough guy and tenderhearted, definitely one-handed and soft-handed. He was ruthless in dealing with terrorists, shooting ten shots and eleven holes; but the "basic affection" of knowing the president in adversity, the sadness of the death of a black female colleague, the warmth of hugging the birth of a child, and the relief The tender words of love, all these brief emotional outbursts, sketch the flesh and blood of a tough-guy agent, rather than the savage exorcism of a murderous head.
I have to admit that Hollywood is politically in command. Movies about anti-terrorism all convey American values in disguise under the theme that justice must win and evil must lose. "London Has Fallen" interprets the motto of West Point: Responsibility, Honor, Country. Agent Banning risked his life to rescue the president because of his responsibility; the president did not speak softly in the face of the threat of beheading, and appeared to protect the national honor. The family is the driving force that produces the courage to overcome all. The film not only uses agents and the president to confide family trivia to each other, to show the importance of family to them. The ending scene is very symbolic. When the terrorist arms tycoon living in Yemen was identified, Banning returned safely and picked up the newly born child, which is equivalent to announcing that only by eliminating the threat of terrorism, thousands of households can truly win peace.
It should be pointed out that the film is too daring to play. The indiscriminate bombing of the fog by Hitler's Nazi Air Force was nothing compared to the extent of the destruction of the British capital in "London Has Fallen". Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Chelsea Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral and other landmarks in London were all bombed, and London was filled with smoke and chaos, becoming a screaming city. The moment when these buildings are destroyed in an instant, it forms a shocking visual impact, which delights everyone's attention and shows the greatness of the film in the presentation of special effects. Uncle Sam's counter-terrorism game is fun, but I'm afraid John Bull doesn't like it. If there is a sequel to the "Falling Series", the heads of government of France, Germany, Japan, Italy and other countries will probably have to call the White House. Although it is to promote the great cause of anti-terrorism, I ask Hollywood to be merciful and be gentle with their capital. Come on, don't fry so much, okay? !
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