I Love YouandThe Phantom of the Opera.
Nevertheless,Butler shines brightest in the action genre, where his intensity and physicality truly come to life.
Geostormmight lean heavily into sci-fi spectacle, but Butlers grounded performance gives the film an emotional core.
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The film makes excellent use of its confined setting, showcasing the tension through the characters stuck in it.
The movie was well-received by critics and audiences, with itsRotten Tomatoes score sitting at 83%.
The attack leaves the President in a coma and Banning becomes the target of a nationwide manhunt.
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He must uncover the real perpetrators while evading relentless pursuit by law enforcement.
Angel Has Fallensets itself apart from its predecessors by exploring Bannings vulnerability.
This humanizing element adds emotional weight to the story, making his fight for redemption and justice more compelling.
A fourth film,currently titledNight Has Fallen, has been announced.
Planeovercomes its silly, simplistic title by displaying satisfying, visceral action sequences led by Butler and Colter.
A sequel titledShipis currently being planned, with Colter assuming the lead role.
Directed byAntoine Fuqua, the film also starsAngela Bassett,Melissa Leo, andAshley Judd.
Released together in the same yearwith its twin movie,White House Down,Olympus Has Fallenwas widely successful.
The film spawned two more sequels and a brand-newTV series titledParis Has Fallen.
The chase turns into a deadly, high-stakes game of cat and mouse across Los Angeles.
After the success of the first film,London Has Fallenaimed for bigger and succeeded.
The film has a star-studded cast that includesIdris Elba,Thandiwe Newton, andTom Hardy.
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Aftertwo missteps withSwept AwayandRevolver,RocknRollawasa return to form for Ritchie.
Playing to his strengths with an ensemble cast and intricate plotting, the film is a stylish action comedy.
Often overlooked in Butler’s rich filmography, his turn inRocknRollaisone of his underrated roles to date.
Butlers portrayal of Leonidas requireda rigorous physical transformationthat has now become the norm for action heroes.
His character commands the screen, making him an iconic warrior and a relatable leader.
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Gerard Butler stars as a pilot who must save his passengers after an emergency landing on a remote jungle island where they are taken hostage by militants. He teams up with an accused murderer being transported on the flight to navigate the dangerous terrain and outwit their captors.
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A frustrated man decides to take justice into his own hands after a plea bargain sets one of his family’s killers free.
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King Leonidas of Sparta leads 300 of his best warriors to defend Greece against the massive invading Persian army led by King Xerxes. Outnumbered and facing insurmountable odds, the Spartans make their stand at the narrow pass of Thermopylae, using their superior tactics and fighting skills to hold off the Persians.
