Angels & Demons
Angels & Demons
PG-13 | 15 May 2009 (USA)
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Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is recruited by the Vatican to investigate the apparent return of the Illuminati - a secret, underground organization - after four cardinals are kidnapped on the night of the papal conclave.

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stanward

The violence and gore in this movie is insane. For a PG-13 rated movie I was shocked by the content and would highly recommend a R rating. There are graphic depictions of suicide, murder and torture in this movie are really bad and disturbing.The overall movie itself is ok. It builds little suspense although the plot, like the other movies in the franchise, is confusing and over complicated. It dose boast star power but this dose not result in a good film. I say it's average but I wouldn't recommend it.

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michael-stenlund

This movie made it from a solid 7/10 on my personal rating scale up to an 8, just barely, because the ending was absolutely fantastic.I highly recommend watching this with family and loved ones. It is a warmer movie than movie #1 The Da Vinci Code, and there is more love. It felt more balanced than the first film did to me.Enjoy. You can thank me afterwards.

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zkonedog

Much like the Dan Brown novel that this movie was based on, there is a relatively simple formula to be followed for enjoyment: Suspend belief, enjoy thoroughly!Viewing this film is akin to watching a television show like, say, "24". You don't sit back and nitpick every plot point...you just go with the flow and (more often than not) get caught up in the emotional drama. If you are able to do that, this movie will be very enjoyable for you.As I look back on the plot, I just watched the film less then a week ago and I'm still a bit shady as to what exactly was going on...something about ancient Illuminati symbols, the Catholic Church, the election of a new Pope, and underground experiments with the highly explosive "dark matter" compound. Much like in "The DaVinci Code", everything flies by in such a hurry that it is a bit difficult to digest. However, due to a great screenplay and competent acting, you will likely find yourself sucked into the whole experience.I cannot speak for the movie's accuracy with relevance to the original novel, as it was so long ago that I read it, but perhaps a bit of a departure wouldn't have been a bad thing, as don't most entertainment connoisseurs always say that the book is better than the movie anyway?!Thus, much like the page-turning appeal of the Dan Brown novel of the same name (where you just HAVE to read "one more chapter" before turning out the lights), this film does the exact same thing in cinematic fashion. When looked back upon, the pieces may not fit together or even seem downright ludicrous, but it was one heck of a ride!

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Kirpianuscus

adaptation of one of his novels.nothing new. answer to success of a bestseller series. but... . the charm of style is lost. the story is real confuse. the joy to discover a decent film remains unrealistic. because it has the gift to be a collections of runs, mysteries, theories without any support. a film who has not the advantage of cast because Tom Hanks is far to be part of his character and Ewan McGregor seems do a work without purpose. sure, Vatican. sure, the clash between police and science. but all at the most unrealistic level. without the desire to give a story to the public. only few action moments. but each could be better in another genre product.

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