This moody, gorgeously crafted portrait of two disparate souls who tryst with each other one fateful night, is a hypnotic ode to damaged people looking for a night of consoling.
Read full articleWhere a lesser film could unravel in favour of a portrait of extremes, Angel maintains an authenticity which transcends place and status.
Read full articleFlemish director Koen Mortier's latest film... [uses] flashbacks (which are sometimes confusing) to flesh out the two main characters' backstories.
Read full articleThere's a distinctive intensity to this film, both aesthetically and emotionally, that makes it well worthwhile.
Read full articleAngel evokes just the right amount of emotion to justify a place in our hearts for tragic storytelling.
Read full articleThere's a constant feeling of tragedy in the air, an ominous sensation that surrounds everything. But in spite of that, Angel is thoughtful tale about two lost souls taking a shot at real happiness, even if it lasts for just one night.
Read full articleThe cryptic storytelling style makes "Angel" test your patience. But it works...a tragic story given a wish-fulfillment fantasy underpinning, and a film that doesn't flinch from letting harsh reality show its face.
Read full articleN'Diaye is absolutely luminescent in the role, her strength as noticeable as her tenderness. This is a woman who refuses to be put in a box.
Read full articleA one-night love story that avoids genre tropes in favor of expressive visuals and balanced characterization.
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