Tom Hanks returns as Professor Robert Langdon and this time is called in when evidence of a resurgence of a secret brotherhood called the Illumanti are discovered and threats are made against the Catholic Church. Along with the help of the beautiful Italian scientist Vittoria Vetra, Langdon must uncover the clues that are scattered through secret crypts, dangerous catacombs and deserted cathedrals on a 400 year old trail in order to save the Vatican from certain doom.
Although not having read the Dan Brown book of the same name I'm, reliably informed that it follows the story line closer then THE DA VINCI CODE did which is a good thing as it's been said this was Brown's best offering.
Even although it is on for over 2 hours the time passes quickly. There is one point in the movie were we are lead to believe the movie is finished only for it to take a twist and last another 40 minutes. This twist, although predictable keeps the movie from becoming ridiculous. The only real negative in the movie was the role of Ewan McGregor as Camerlengo Patrick McKenna with a bizarre Irish Accent.
When all is said and done ANGELS AND DEMONS turns out to be a quite enjoyable movie which, well isn't the best of this summer's blockbuster's (At the time of writing that honour, for me lies with STAR TREK) it's well worth a watch and a massive improvement on THE DA VINCI CODE.
Now time to read the book and spot the differences!
Date: 25/05/2009
Rating: 3.5/5
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