We're No Angel is far from being one of the greatest comedies out there, actually, very far from that, but still enjoyable...watchable, at least It's a remake of the 1955 Christmas film of the same name, starred by Humphrey Bogart.Knowing beforehand the religious nature of the film, i forced myself to not care so much about the inevitable cliché situations that would appear In the film, so i believe i didn't felt so disappointed by the downhill this film went in the last 30 minutes. The acting is what makes this film enjoyable. DeNiro brings an extraordinary performance to the film, very underrated i must say. Sean Pean looked like he couldn't care less about the film, in contrast. Anyways, although watchable, We're No Angel is way too forgettable. It don't has any absurd or super-funny scenes which gives you a laugh-out-load moment. 5.5/10
... View MoreI have seen the original and this is a rare remake that surpasses the original. What it really is about is how the Power Of God can improve the lives of four people who really needed him. Ned (Robert DeNiro), Jim (Sean Penn), Molly (Demi Moore), and her daughter. Obviously, the daughter being able to speak and the affect on Molly (Regaining her faith) was most important, but also how Jim was chosen to give a Sermon, and as he said it was the first time he "Ever won anything." This led him down a path that God had planned for him, which is learning how to become a Priest, and influence others in his new identity as "Father Brown." Ned, gains the least of the four (Although getting Demi Moore is not bad), but his role is the most important because he is the one who jumps in and tries to save the little girl and the presence of the statute of the Virgin Mary saves both of them. My favorite part of the film is where the girl speaks to The Translator" (Wallace Shawn), and says they are conv... before going to sleep, and he thought they were converts not convicts. He said is this true? Ned says don't good works count for anything? When he said converts instead of convicts, Ned said we were born Lutherans, and The Translator said "God Forgives You." That part followed by the ending where Ned and Molly go to Canada, and he hints to her about plans, and she says what plans? And he says all in good time, while Ned remains behind to become a monk. It shows the different paths that Ned and Jim will take while still being free. 10/10 Stars.
... View MoreWell, ask me why this movie has such a poor rating. Or maybe don't ask me, because I have no answer. The movie is just great. The acting is perfect for this script, DeNiro and Penn are so funny and also serious when is needed. Why such a poor rating ? Maybe because people are not so funny as they were once. For the people of our days a comedy is something like Scary Movie or a movie that makes you laugh every minute because of something stupid. But "We're No Angels" is funny, is romantic, is serious, is educative, is simply GREAT MOVIE. You have to watch it with an innocent eye, you must enjoy the movie. Don't look at it with a critical eye. That's not good for the entertainment. Just watch it to relax and to feel good. It deserves it. And you also deserve it.
... View MoreThis has to be one of the most idiotic movies ever.I can deal with completely unbelievable. Some guy in the execution chamber suddenly produces guns out of nowhere and shoots everyone who isn't needed in the plot later? I'm not surprised the director chose to set this scene up in darkness. It is unexplainable.But that's OK!I can deal with plot streams being abandoned. The warden,determined to bring the fugitives to justice, just disappears from the movie because the guy he is looking for jumped in a river and became a local hero! I don't think so! I can also deal with bad acting;I can also deal with clichéd writing. But I don't want them all in one movie.This gets a high vote in my all time worst!
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