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In a world where new content is produced every day, it is a rare watch that a film from the past blasts back into the spotlight. This time, an action thriller has made it to the list, and it is none other than the 2019 hit Angel Has Fallen. This 2019 Gerard Butler starrer climbed its way to the Netflix UK Top 10 chart and proved once again that nothing hits the spot like a no-nonsense, explosion-filled thriller.

The film is a part of the Has Fallen series, which revolves around the story of Secret Service agent Mike Banning, who gets framed for an assassination attempt on the president. Banning embarks on a journey to prove himself innocent while on a private fishing trip. So, if you are in the mood to watch a man-on-the-run thriller fully packed with shootouts, iconic car chases and an action-based adventure, this film is the answer.

While Gerard Butler has done a fantastic job playing the agent and former Army Ranger, Morgan Freeman slays it as President Allan Trumbull. He has brought his authoritative yet calm presence to the screen and once again proved his versatility. His on-screen dynamic with Butler adds a wonderful depth to the film, making it an action-packed thriller with a subtle political drama as the backdrop. The strained tension between father and son adds just enough emotional weight to keep things interesting between the explosions in the film.

While the premise of the film might sound familiar, the execution is edged. The film dials the intensity up without sliding into absurdity and thus keeps the audience hooked till the end. Unlike many action thrillers, the film does not have unnecessary bullets fired by the characters and hence maintains the depth of the story. The well-paced action in the film keeps it grounded, hence making it better than its predecessors in both tone and stakes.

Coming back to the fact that the film made it to Netflix UK’s charts, it is not a mere coincidence. Audiences everywhere are craving escapist cinema, and this film is a perfect dose of that. With the right amount of controlled chaos and a side of conspiracy, the film delivers exactly what it promises. For those who want a break from slow-paced shows, this is a perfect choice, which wraps up in two hours. No multiverses, no unnecessary drama, just a man with a mission and tons of broken glass.

The best part of the film is that it does not try to reinvent the genre. All it does is polish up and let Butler do what he does best: fight, chase and sweat. Hence, it is an oddly satisfying watch because you know who will be served exactly what you ordered.

So if you are looking for a film heavy on action and less on nonsense, Angel Has Fallen can be your next Friday watch.