The plot was really good, though it didn't have quite the same level of action sequences as the initial film. This one leaned into a more dramatic feel instead.

It seems like American movies sometimes feel the need to promote a sense of national pride that borders on ridiculous. “Olympus Has Fallen” managed to do that while still having some redeeming qualities; this one doesn’t achieve anything similar, instead portraying other countries—particularly Britain—in an unflattering light. It reinforces the idea that Americans believe their nation is superior and engage in compet…

For those who found _Olympus Has Fallen_ lacking in scale and absurdity, _London Has Fallen_ offers more of the same. Final rating: ★★ - There were elements I appreciated, yet the overall result was disappointing.

The initial movie was enjoyable enough, and proved successful at the box office. Seeing that as an opening, the people in charge decided to make another one, which did a little better financially than its predecessor; however, the resulting film lacked substance. The visuals were passable, but generally quite bad during those big action set pieces, which are really crucial for this kind of story. Not all of the ac…