Movie Review: "Angels and Demons"
JENNIFER SIOPONGCO
Issue date: 5/21/09 Section: Arts
Just when movie-watchers thought "Star Trek" was the highlight of the summer blockbuster season, "Angels and Demons" hit the audience hard and knocked "Star Trek" one spot down the film box office.
Robert Langdon, played by Tom Hanks, returns to the movie screen in the film version of the book "Angels and Demons." Langdon's intensely serious, yet sarcastic personality is sure to keep the audience engrossed with his strange, but interesting passion for history.
For those who were disappointed with the film version of the "DaVinci Code," it's best to watch "Angels and Demons" without picking up the book first. The film version, just like most other book-based movies, is cut and rearranged to the readers' disappointment.
Those who haven't read the book are in for lots of surprises and a crazy and unexpected twist in the end. Although most of the storyline seems farfetched and exaggerated, it does keep the audience excited and wanting more.
While the action in "Angels and Demons" is fast-paced and ongoing, some viewers might be confused or believe that the plot is explained way too fast, but it delivers the adrenaline to the viewers' blood very well. The audience will be kept wondering who the main villain is while they sit in irritation trying to figure it out, but that's what makes the movie an enjoyment to watch.
"The utter silliness of 'Angels & Demons' is either its fatal flaw or its saving grace, and in the spirit of compassion I suppose I'd be inclined to go with the second option," A.O. Scott from The New York Times said in his review of the movie. "The movie all but begs for such treatment."
Some people might be less-than-pleased with their decision in seeing the movie because of all the hype the trailers have produced, but if you like absolute nonsense and love thinking about 'what if' situations, then give "Angels and Demons" a chance.
Robert Langdon, played by Tom Hanks, returns to the movie screen in the film version of the book "Angels and Demons." Langdon's intensely serious, yet sarcastic personality is sure to keep the audience engrossed with his strange, but interesting passion for history.
For those who were disappointed with the film version of the "DaVinci Code," it's best to watch "Angels and Demons" without picking up the book first. The film version, just like most other book-based movies, is cut and rearranged to the readers' disappointment.
Those who haven't read the book are in for lots of surprises and a crazy and unexpected twist in the end. Although most of the storyline seems farfetched and exaggerated, it does keep the audience excited and wanting more.
While the action in "Angels and Demons" is fast-paced and ongoing, some viewers might be confused or believe that the plot is explained way too fast, but it delivers the adrenaline to the viewers' blood very well. The audience will be kept wondering who the main villain is while they sit in irritation trying to figure it out, but that's what makes the movie an enjoyment to watch.
"The utter silliness of 'Angels & Demons' is either its fatal flaw or its saving grace, and in the spirit of compassion I suppose I'd be inclined to go with the second option," A.O. Scott from The New York Times said in his review of the movie. "The movie all but begs for such treatment."
Some people might be less-than-pleased with their decision in seeing the movie because of all the hype the trailers have produced, but if you like absolute nonsense and love thinking about 'what if' situations, then give "Angels and Demons" a chance.
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