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• John M

  
  Good suspenseful thriller. At the end the Cardinals lines "'Religion is flawed because man is flawed.'' what a classic. . great story better than Da Vinci Code.

• Jeff "

  
  Follow-Up to the Da Vinci Code is an average adaptation of a very good book. Now I preferred the book of course, and I was curious to see how this one would look on-screen. Angels & Demons was a great book, exciting, pulse pounding and truly unique. Ron Howard's film version… More
  Follow-Up to the Da Vinci Code is an average adaptation of a very good book. Now I preferred the book of course, and I was curious to see how this one would look on-screen. Angels & Demons was a great book, exciting, pulse pounding and truly unique. Ron Howard's film version is much like his previous outing and it is a flawed, but nonetheless is entertaining for what it is. Acting wise, the cast do what they can with the so-so material and Tom Hanks doesn't really shine here, and he has performed in far better films than this. If you loved the book, you may like this one, but you'll also think it is lacking in terms of effective directing. Ron Howard used to make great films, but nowadays he seems fairly hit and miss=.Although Angels & Demons is a good film, it leaves a lot of room for improvement. This movie is simply a case of the book is far better than the film, and it lacks despite the fact that it delivers some entertainment value. I wasn't totally let down by this one, but there is just so many aspects that could have been improved upon. The best thing about the film is that they're fairly well adapted, but the performances just aren't as great as they should be, and the material could have been better in terms of the script. The problem I have with the film is that, though it's very close to the source material, there simply isn't any soul to the film. Overall it plays out like a mindless thriller that should have been truly something special. Angel & Demons is fun, but the book is better as it leaves constantly guessing and thrilled right up to the end. With the film adaptation, Ron Howard doesn't seem like he wants to take risk with changing a few things and really letting loose and making a movie that stands out as a fine thriller. Good, but could have been better. Read the book before seeing this average movie, you'll be glad you did.

• Melvin W

  
  Cardinal Strauss: Religion is flawed because man is flawed. "They Have Come For Their Revenge" Angels & Demons is an interesting and entertaining film, but by no means is it a great, or for that matter, good one. I like the movie enough because of the subject material,… More
  Cardinal Strauss: Religion is flawed because man is flawed. "They Have Come For Their Revenge" Angels & Demons is an interesting and entertaining film, but by no means is it a great, or for that matter, good one. I like the movie enough because of the subject material, but even I can admit that it has more than a few problems. Overall, it's a fun ride, despite not really having the intelligence a movie like this should merit. I haven't read the highly proclaimed Dan Brown novel, but I can assume that the intelligence of the story came across much better in that than it did in this film. Robert Langdon is a symbologist and professor at Harvard University. When the pope dies, four Vatican Cardinals are kidnapped. The kidnapper says he will make a public spectacle out of each of their deaths. Also stolen, is enough anti-matter to completely destroy the Vatican. Langdon works with the authorities in Rome to try to save the Cardinals and find the anti-matter before it's too late. What I can say for sure about this film is that it is a big step up from The Da Vinci Code, which I didn't much care for. Ron Howard and Tom Hanks re-team here and are able to make a satisfactory movie, but still, it isn't what you'd expect when you look at the source material and the talent involved. You'd think this would be a great deal better than it is, but in the end, we don't get what we expected.  While the film is definitely entertaining and fun to a degree, it completely butchers the use of the illuminati. A feature film needs to be made that actually dives into this secret, global domination seeking, occult society. I would run out to see a movie that actually gives this interesting and scary society a movie based on the whole "new world order" aspect of the society. Yeah, but they probably wouldn't like that too much and since they run everything, including Hollywood; it will probably never happen. 

• Chris W

  
  Just a tad better than The Da Vinci Code but not by much. The movie looks great, but the book is still far superior. The biggest change as far as this adaptation is concerned is that this movie is a sequel to the film version of The Da Vinci Code, while the novel version of this was… More
  Just a tad better than The Da Vinci Code but not by much. The movie looks great, but the book is still far superior. The biggest change as far as this adaptation is concerned is that this movie is a sequel to the film version of The Da Vinci Code, while the novel version of this was the predecessor to The Da Vinci Code. Other changes are to cut stuff for time and content, but the overall gist remains the same: Langdon is called in to help save some missing Bishops during a Papal conclave, with the perpetrators being a secret society long thought gone. It's the typical mytery thriller plot dressed up with a fair amount of thought provoking ideas and pseudointellectual hullaballoo, and though it might come off as silly, it's really well done (especially in the book's case) and you have to respect it for being so friggin' engaging. The locations and cinematography are great, Hanks is a bit better this time as Langdon, some of the other casting is pretty decent, and the art direction is just gorgeous. It still comes off as still and cold and overly dramatic, but a tad easier to swallow than the other film.

• Candy R

  
  I love the Dan Brown books and this is my favourite of the books. If you have read the book before going to see the movie, you could be disappointed. It has the fast pace of the storyline but no depth to the story. I didn't think Tom Hanks was the right actor for Robert Langdon… More
  I love the Dan Brown books and this is my favourite of the books. If you have read the book before going to see the movie, you could be disappointed. It has the fast pace of the storyline but no depth to the story. I didn't think Tom Hanks was the right actor for Robert Langdon in the Da Vinci Code but he has grown into the role in Angels and Demons. Robert is invited to the Vatican City to help solve clues to save four kidnapped cardinals, in the wake of the late Pope's death. He has to save the city from an anti-matter bomb planted by the secret society - the Illuminati. Ewan McGregor is the priest to the late Pope and my favourite character. Very dashing even for a priest! Again Dan Brown challenges the myths and theories of our time.

• Jason R

  
  liked this movie way more than I should have

• Eric A

  
  Once again going against the grain for the sequel! I too thought this one was awesome. It kept going full steam and didn't lose pace from the first, I even thought it was better.

• Alexander D

  
  It's not that bad of a movie (I can't say all that much, since I never read the source novel), but it can get boring in some parts.

• Emily A

  
  This movie is pretty cool, but I can't say that I liked how it painted the Catholic church as the good guys. Apart from that, it's a really good time. I'm a huge fan of following geniuses follow secret signs and symbols and solve puzzles to get from here to there. My… More
  This movie is pretty cool, but I can't say that I liked how it painted the Catholic church as the good guys. Apart from that, it's a really good time. I'm a huge fan of following geniuses follow secret signs and symbols and solve puzzles to get from here to there. My favorite character was the uber-cynical assassin who is as efficient as he is dispassionate. That's what I call a professional. I like the way it's hard to pin down everyone's allegiances and motivations, but the twist at the end didn't really jive with the rest of the movie, I didn't think. There was also a laughable nuke-the-fridge moment that I was really not on board for. I really wish this movie hadn't gone off the rails so hard, but it did a pretty good job of coming back. All in all, a very satisfying adventure film. Right up there with National Treasure.

• Conner R

  
  This is actually a bit better than The Da Vinci Code and a much better adapted story. This takes a lot of liberties with the source material and makes it so much more believable and interesting. It takes away all the cheesy elements, including a flying Langdon and paraplegic professor… More
  This is actually a bit better than The Da Vinci Code and a much better adapted story. This takes a lot of liberties with the source material and makes it so much more believable and interesting. It takes away all the cheesy elements, including a flying Langdon and paraplegic professor Kholer, and makes it into such a fun adventure. Tom Hanks continues to make his interpretation of Robert Langdon far more interesting and cool. While he has lost his locks of wisdom, he has gained an all black suit and a no-more-mr. nice guy attitude. Also, the addition of Stellan Skarsgard and Ewan McGregor made for an extremely well rounded cast. Ron Howard has managed to make this series into something I like a lot, as opposed to the over-anxious book series that I basically despise. This manages to be just a really good adventure story and mystery, rather than a conspiracy theory gone mad.

• Raymond W

  
  This prequel to the ealier film The Da Vinci Code, Angels and Demons is a fast-paced code cracking thriller that looks incredidbly beautiful, boasts some impressive visual effects, an fantastic score by Hans Zimmer, and a touching and perfect performance by Armin Mueller-Stahl as… More
  This prequel to the ealier film The Da Vinci Code, Angels and Demons is a fast-paced code cracking thriller that looks incredidbly beautiful, boasts some impressive visual effects, an fantastic score by Hans Zimmer, and a touching and perfect performance by Armin Mueller-Stahl as Cardinal Strauss who should have gotten an award.

• Jani H

  
  "Religion is flawed because man is flawed." As a book, 'Angels & Demons' came out before 'Da Vinci Code'. The huge success of the later one resulted in this film sequel. Nothing was rewritten per se, but the events of 'Da Vinci Code' are… More
  "Religion is flawed because man is flawed." As a book, 'Angels & Demons' came out before 'Da Vinci Code'. The huge success of the later one resulted in this film sequel. Nothing was rewritten per se, but the events of 'Da Vinci Code' are briefly mentioned. 'Da Vinci Code' had its flaws as a feature film and most of the fans of the book weren't that pleased of the outcome. What's the result of this one then? Robert Langdon is once again called to save, if not the faith of the Christian church but at least a hell of a lot of people. Illuminati, an ancient organisation and opponent of the Catholic church, that was assumed to be forgotten has come back with a bang. The Pope has died and his successor should be chosen. The Illuminati has taken 4 candidates as "hostages" but that is not all. An antimatter has been stolen that could destroy the Vatican and parts of Rome. Is Langdon up for "da job"? Hell yeah, he is. Like that would be a surprise considering the fact that his über brains had no problems solving the mystery behind the Holy Grail. The characters are once again thin as paper. On the plus side, Tom Hanks has gotten some spunk in his performance. He's not "sleepwalking" thru the movie but the character seems to have lost his fear of closed spaces... Anywho, the performers are well-known, with Ewan McGregor, Stellan Skarsgård and some other guys on the set. Skarsgård seems to steal every scene he is in and McGregor does his usual good thingy. 'Angels & Demons' lasts over two hours and this time, everything is once again almost too simple for Mr Langdon. He sprints from A to B with his beautiful sidekick Vittoria Vetra (Ayelet Zurer), showing known locations from the Vatican and Rome, without forgetting to save the Pope candidates from suffering of deaths caused by the four elements, Earth, Air, Fire and Water. They're on track all the time and so is the viewer. Everything is explained in the same manner as in 'Da Vinci Code'... simply. I did not get bored a single time, the story develops nicely and its got a nice pace. The visual image of the film is slightly better than in its predecessors and Hans Zimmer's music doesn't fail. The budget was again stupidly large and what's the end result? Ok entertainment with some nice twists on beautiful locations where superintelligent people save the Catholics once again. I'm starting to think that Dan Brown has some issues with this rubberphobic group? Ron Howard has mentioned that he would like to complete these two films into a Robert Langdon trilogy. Hell, why not? I've enjoyed the books and films and I wouldn't mind to see 'The Lost Symbol' on screen. Good entertainment instantly forgotten. Nuff said.

• ♥˩ƳИИ &

  
  Cast: Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor, Ayelet Zurer, Stellan Skarsgård, Masasa Moyo, Victor Alfieri, Yan Cui, Shelby Zemanek, Jonas Fisch, Kristof Konrad, Curt Lowens Director: Ron Howard Summary: After the murder of Italian physicist Leonardo Vetra, Harvard symbologist Robert… More
  Cast: Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor, Ayelet Zurer, Stellan Skarsgård, Masasa Moyo, Victor Alfieri, Yan Cui, Shelby Zemanek, Jonas Fisch, Kristof Konrad, Curt Lowens Director: Ron Howard Summary: After the murder of Italian physicist Leonardo Vetra, Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon's (Tom Hanks) investigation with Vegeta's daughter (Ayelet Zurer) leads to a secret society, the Illuminati, and a quest for the world's most potent -- and deadly -- energy source. My Thoughts: "I think maybe I liked this one a bit more then 'Da Vinci Code', just because is more fast paced. It never got boring to sit through considering the length of the film. It kept me interested and my attention the entire time. I've never read either book, so I can't compare either movie to them. Ewan McGregor played his part brilliantly. He was so convincing in his role, that I was completely taken back by the ending. Really good twist. Tom Hanks was his usual flawless self in this as well. Just really good acting by all in the end. It's a film I will probably be watching again just to see if I missed anything. Its well worth taking a look at especially if you enjoyed the first film."

• Manu G

  
  Very good movie! Very well made and I actually like this one more than The Da Vinci Code for real! Nothing much to say, just that people create so many stories out of the air, seems like the religious version of National Treasure. Despite his notorious relationship with the Church,… More
  Very good movie! Very well made and I actually like this one more than The Da Vinci Code for real! Nothing much to say, just that people create so many stories out of the air, seems like the religious version of National Treasure. Despite his notorious relationship with the Church, Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is once again called upon to decipher the clues to a catastrophic conspiracy. The Pope has died, and before conclave can begin to determine his successor, the four preferitti (primary hopefuls for the papacy) are kidnapped. An ominous threat of their hourly demise, along with the complete annihilation of Vatican City, is issued as an elaborate revenge scheme for a persecuted group known as the Illuminati. With their meager time limit steadily counting down, Langdon, accompanied by beautiful physicist Vittoria Vetra, must travel throughout Rome to unravel the carefully hidden signs that will lead them to a terrifying adversary, a harrowing discovery, and the shocking truth.

• Dean !

  
  A very well made film with a good cast. As good as the Da Vinci code, although prefer that one slightly over this. Good acting performances all round. I hadn't read the book on this so didn't know the story at all, but right from the start I knew who was behind it all. So a… More
  A very well made film with a good cast. As good as the Da Vinci code, although prefer that one slightly over this. Good acting performances all round. I hadn't read the book on this so didn't know the story at all, but right from the start I knew who was behind it all. So a bit obvious in that respect. Still a very enjoyable film though.

• Richard C

  
  better then the first movie. B

• Red L

  
  Dan Brown aside, I liked the thriller aspect of the movie. Unlike Da Vinci Code where I knew the story before seeing the movie, in this one I had no idea of who the real bad guys were. At least I had the correct suspicion part way through the movie.

• Anthony L

  
  I didn't think much of The DaVinci Code but I may have been a little harsh in my rating. I think what I disliked about it the most is the way it panders to Catholicism when really it's a blatant atheist film. This film is a little more fast-paced, a little more Hollywood… More
  I didn't think much of The DaVinci Code but I may have been a little harsh in my rating. I think what I disliked about it the most is the way it panders to Catholicism when really it's a blatant atheist film. This film is a little more fast-paced, a little more Hollywood Blockbuster with a little less interesting conversation and puzzle-solving. For some strange reason, it's slightly the better for it but I'm not sure why. I haven't read the books but I predicted the ending almost half the way through but that didn't totally spoil it for me. Overall not a bad film but I don't think it deserves repeat viewing.

• E.J. B

  
  The only thing worse than a Dan Brown novel is a Dan Brown novel adapted for film by Ron Howard and Akiva Goldsman. There's almost nothing that redeems this film, well, except for Tom Hanks' hair. The pacing is painstakingly slow, and the mystery unfolds itself in a… More
  The only thing worse than a Dan Brown novel is a Dan Brown novel adapted for film by Ron Howard and Akiva Goldsman. There's almost nothing that redeems this film, well, except for Tom Hanks' hair. The pacing is painstakingly slow, and the mystery unfolds itself in a predictable and lazy fashion. Once I predicted who was behind the whole thing, which was before the halfway mark, I gave up caring what would happen next. I guess I can say it's better than The Da Vinci Code. But what does that really mean?

• James A

  
  It was like watching someone play Assassins Creed 2 but with no climbing, stealth kills, and flashbacks.

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