This is even worse than I feared it would be. A very simple plot: An American single-handedly defeats literally an entire army. The enemy are two-dimensional assorted villains and Muslims (apparently the same). The supporting characters even more stereotypical and cardboard cutout than usual for Hollywood these days.
Amongst the many problems are the CGI. Probably the worst special effects that I have seen in years.
The plot makes no sense. All British policemen are apparently enemy agents - or whether they are or are not they are all shot down indiscriminately by the American.
An obscure MI6 agent happens to be well known to the head of London police, who is himself inexplicably junior, black and singularly inactive and useless. There is no explanation as to why Mi6 has a safe house in London, or is interested in domestic matters. Obviously the writers don't know the difference between Mi5 and Mi6.
The SAS manages to deploy, on foot, only a section led by a rather plebeian lieutenant, and their only role is to be shot while providing covering fire for the American. The rest of the Army and police are absent (apart from the dozens shot dead by the said American).
There is no logic to a lot of what happens, and whilst perversely fun at times, this is a stupid and illogical movie.
Many have said it is racist. I don't think that general hostility to Muslim terrorists is racism. But the way the British police and army are portrayed, and the underlying message that one American is superior to anything the UK has, is arrogant and offensive.
American war crimes are shown as good. An entire wedding party are murdered, and the Americans express outrage that the families of the victims want revenge. Idiotic - however this is realistic, as it is just like actual American policy, and the reason why the USA will lose the so-called war on terror.
Amongst the many problems are the CGI. Probably the worst special effects that I have seen in years.
The plot makes no sense. All British policemen are apparently enemy agents - or whether they are or are not they are all shot down indiscriminately by the American.
An obscure MI6 agent happens to be well known to the head of London police, who is himself inexplicably junior, black and singularly inactive and useless. There is no explanation as to why Mi6 has a safe house in London, or is interested in domestic matters. Obviously the writers don't know the difference between Mi5 and Mi6.
The SAS manages to deploy, on foot, only a section led by a rather plebeian lieutenant, and their only role is to be shot while providing covering fire for the American. The rest of the Army and police are absent (apart from the dozens shot dead by the said American).
There is no logic to a lot of what happens, and whilst perversely fun at times, this is a stupid and illogical movie.
Many have said it is racist. I don't think that general hostility to Muslim terrorists is racism. But the way the British police and army are portrayed, and the underlying message that one American is superior to anything the UK has, is arrogant and offensive.
American war crimes are shown as good. An entire wedding party are murdered, and the Americans express outrage that the families of the victims want revenge. Idiotic - however this is realistic, as it is just like actual American policy, and the reason why the USA will lose the so-called war on terror.