Survival Mission and 5 other films with Gerard Butler to watch on streaming

Gerard Butler is an old passion, but it’s difficult to remain a fan. That’s because most of his recent films have been huge disappointments. Generally, they start well, and then plummet in the second half. No different with Survival Missionwhich premiered today on Prime Video after going blank in cinemas. I watched it, and I thought it was VERY LONG.

In the film, Butler plays secret agent Tom Harris. During one of his missions in Afghanistan, Harris finds himself trapped in hostile territory, after having his identity revealed. Now, to escape, your only option is to try to get to a rescue base in Kandahar as quickly as possible. To do this, he counts on the help of his interpreter, Mo (Navid Negahban, the Sultan of Aladdin). He is willing to do everything to get out of the dangerous desert, but he will have to fight hard while fleeing enemy elite forces and international spies who want his end. At first glance, reading the synopsis, you will logically remember The pact, with Jake Gyllenhaal. But, make no mistake, that film was much better. Survival Mission It’s not a bad film, but it’s quite tiring.

The problem is that Butler is the typical case of an actor full of charisma and talent who cannot find good vehicles to show his potential. However, he has had good times. Some like The Pear Ghost e Cornered are not available. But, there are others. See below some tips on good films with him, which are in streaming.

Crossfire | HBO Max
The film has all the clichés of the genre, an even laughable ending, but it works and is entertaining. Con artist Teddy Muretto (Frank Grillo) hatches a desperate plan to hide from lethal killer Bob Viddick (Gerard Butler). He punches rookie officer Valerie Young (Alexis Louder), and thus gets himself arrested at a small town police station. But, prison cannot protect Muretto for long. Viddick plots his own path to arrest. And he waits in a nearby cell until he can kill Muretto. But the arrival of a rival killer (Toby Huss) in prison changes everything. Viddick has to race against time to be the first to kill Muretto.

Invasion of the White House | HBO Max and Netflix
One of the best action films of the new century. Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) is a dedicated employee of the American Secret Service. His job is to protect President Benjamin Asher (Aaron Eckhart) and his family. Only an accident happens. Mike manages to save Benjamin, but the First Lady dies. From then on, Mike is moved to a bureaucratic office job in Washington, which he hates. Eighteen months later, the White House attacked by terrorists. Realizing the panic in the population and the danger the president is in, Mike heads to the White House to help in any way he can. And soon he will become the only hope inside the White House to fight the terrorists and save the president.

PS. I Love You | Netflix, Prime Video and Globoplay
It makes me cry and smile, even more so with the two beautiful Gerard Butler and Jeffrey Dean Morgan (both at the height of their beauty). Lucky Hillary Swank Holly Kennedy. She is married to Gerry (Gerard Butler), an Irishman with whom she is completely in love. When Gerry dies, Holly’s life ends too. In deep depression, she discovers, to her surprise, that her husband left several letters that seek to guide her on the path to recovery. The incredible cast! In addition to Jeffrey Dean Morgan, there are Kathy Bates and Lisa Kudrow.

The Naked Truth | Prime Video
Abby Richter (Katherine Heigl) is a competent and conservative television show producer. With ratings falling, her boss comes up with the idea. He will hire Mike Chadway (Gerard Butler) from the program The Naked Truth. So, from one moment to the next, Abby is forced to accept a sexist, rude guy as a collaborator. And worst of all, he specializes in revealing what really attracts men to women! With her romantic relationships at a low ebb, she uses the consultant’s services to win over the man of her dreams. And the result ends up being quite unexpected. The film is delightful and has a really good dance scene. sexy.

Final Destruction – The Last Refuge | Prime Video
A comet divided into a thousand pieces is arriving at Earth. The prospects are terrible. But, some families are chosen to go to a potentially safe place. Among them is that of John Garrity (Gerard Butler), who also has his wife Allison (Morena Baccarin) and his son, the boy Nathan (Roger Dale Floyd, from Doctor Sleep). But, due to a series of misunderstandings, they end up separated, and have to make a dangerous journey to their final hope of salvation. And they find along the way the best and worst of humanity, as the comet approaches Earth. The film works, has several tense moments and is even emotional!