Angel Has Fallen (UHD Blu-ray) review

[David Vaughn]

Studio: Lionsgate
Release Date: November 26, 2019
Rating: R
Film: 3/5
 
Plot
When there is an assassination attempt on U. S. President Allan Trumbull, his trusted confidant, Secret Service Agent Mike Banning, is wrongfully accused and taken into custody. After escaping from capture, he becomes a man on the run and must evade his own agency and outsmart the FBI in order to find the real threat to the president. Desperate to uncover the truth, Banning turns to unlikely allies to help clear his name, keep his family from harm, and save the country from imminent danger.
 
My Thoughts
This is the third film in the “Has Fallen” franchise and while I wouldn’t call it great cinema, it has its moments and is definitely entertaining. I never caught London Has Fallen, but I didn’t feel I missed out on anything in regard to the story—these aren’t deep thinking films. Regardless, the action scenes are well shot and the A/V quality is very good.
 
The story is very far-fetched, especially the third act, but it doesn’t really distract from the overall entertainment of the production. The acting is competent, and I really loved the addition to Nick Nolte who provided some good drama and a lot of laughs. In fact, his scenes are the best in the entire movie.
 
Video 9/10
 
Audio 9.5/10 (Dolby Atmos)
 
Special Features:
 

• Even Angels Fall: The Story
• Someone to Watch Over Me: New Blood
• Calling All Angels: Casting
• True Faith: Authenticity
• Fight for You: Stunts and Action
• Earth Angel: Recreating DC
• Angel Decalssified
• Blu-ray + Digital Copy

 
 

 
Conclusion
If you liked the previous two movies, you’ll definitely enjoy this one too. Just check your brain at the door and sit back and enjoy a very good home theater experience. Oh yeah, crank up the volume too—the LFE rocks!
 
 

Reference Review System:
 JVC DLA-RS2000 4K Ultra High Definition Front Projector
 (Calibrated with Portrait Displays CalMAN color calibration software & C6-HDR Meter from Portrait Displays)
 Stewart Filmscreen - Firehawk 88” 16x9 Fixed Screen
 Anthem AVM60 Audio/Video Processor 
 ATI AT527NC Powering Bed ChannelsATI AT524NC Powering Atmos Speakers
 Panasonic DP-UB820 Ultra HD Blu-ray Player 
 System Controller: URC MX-980M&K S-150 THX Ultra (R-C-L Speakers)M&K SS-150 x4 (Surround Speakers)
 Atlantic Technology IC6-OBA x 4 Overhead Speakers
 SVS PC-Ultra Cylinder Subwoofer
 HSU VTF-15H MK2 Subwoofer
 SVS SB-3000 SubwooferJL Audio Dominion D110 Subwoofer x 2 (configured as tandem mid bass modules)Mini DSP controlling all subwoofers
 Audioquest and Monoprice - Audio/Video/Speaker Cabling
 PureAV PF60 Power Conditioner

[AVSCraig]

Thanks David. Sometimes you just need a mindless popcorn / action movie !

[David Vaughn]

Thanks David. Sometimes you just need a mindless popcorn / action movie !

I didn't expect to like this, but it was enjoyable enough for what it was. Nolte's character was the highlight for me...he made me LOL. 

[AVSCraig]

Watched this last night - fun movie, and funny at times. Nick Nolte did have a great roll. Outstanding picture and sound quality. Good solid popcorn action flick. 

[bmoney]

I forgot I even had this! Gonna have to watch it