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Angels & Demons (2009)

Posted by Movie_Maven

June 16, 2009 |

I put off writing this for a while because I wasn’t sure exactly what to write.  Even now, after thinking about it for a couple of weeks I am still a bit out of sorts.  The prequel to “The DaVinci Code” (which I loved AND read the book), A&D was cinematically less satisfying.  I’m not sure if it’s because I have not yet read the book or if the adaptation was not as compelling as DaVinci.  To me, the film felt more akin to “National Treasure.”  I’m also not sure if the casting may have been off a bit.  Ewan McGregor was completely unconvincing in his role to me as was Armin Mueller-Stahl and these are two normally fabulous actors.  Then again it could have been Ron Howard’s direction; however, he, also, is usually spot-on. 

While an entertaining film as a whole, I did walk away a bit disappointed and thinking about plot holes and such.  I definitely need to read the book.

It’s interesting to read other reviews on this film.  It appears viewers either love it or hate it - there’s not much middle ground. 


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