Main Cast: Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor, Ayelet Zurer
Director: Ron Howard
IMDB link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0808151/
Since I liked the predecessor of this movie, The Da Vinci Code, I decided to give this movie a try without much hesitation and I was in for a pleasant surprise. My gang and I (however ignorant about all the Christian funda) enjoyed every minute of the movie. There was not a single stretch of disappointment or the movie just dragging on without any significance. And I more than just beg to differ with the critics who felt that the movie was anything but interesting.
The myths and mystery surrounding the Illuminati was duly addressed by the movie in such a manner that there were no logical gaps in the flow of the story. The movie along with its brilliant performances by Tom Hanks and Ewan McGregor and the strong story line keeps the audience truly engaged and thrilled throughout the movie. Although it might be a bit baffling to totally follow Tom Hanks’ reasoning unless you belong to the likes of I-have-a-relative-in-Vatican, following WHAT he does would more than suffice and most often than not, that is all you will be able to do! And let me assure you that this by itself would leave you guessing the next movie.
The cast is adequately supported by the strong and unpredictable story line. The twists are properly planted in such a way the audience would never guess (at least none of us did!). While Tom Hanks brilliantly plays his part of Prof. Robert Langdon who deciphers various clues and surges forward towards the illuminati, occasionally entertaining with his light doses of sarcasm as well, Ewan McGregor dazzles the screen with his versatility and subtleness. The supporting cast was brilliantly integrated into the storyline in a very coherent fashion.
My Verdict:
In short, if the religious sentiments are set aside, I would rate this movie as a must watch thriller and on a scale to 5, I would rate it 4/5. Overall, this movie is a must watch for anyone looking for a fast thriller flick with performances by the lead cast, nothing less than brilliant. Ron Howard has, yet again, displayed his finesse.
I personally feel that the movie didn’t keep up to the expectation… though a hard core fan of Tom Hanks,he too was disappointing. Wrt to the book, the movie is not at all interesting….
I’ll give it a 2/5 .. sorry bro
Comment by Sreejith — June 1, 2009 @ 12:22 am
I thought Da Vinci Code was an ok movie that was made thoroughly enjoyable and more adrenaline packed due to the awesome background music.
Yet to see Angels and Demons but its nice to know that it is better.
Comment by Pallab — June 1, 2009 @ 12:29 am
i did find angels n demons interesting but only in parts… sometimes i thought there was too much talk abt religion and repeated explantation of how religion fears science.
though this movie is better than da vinci code, i wud rate it abt 3/5….
tom hanks was marv.
Comment by Varun Anand — June 1, 2009 @ 10:32 am
Freaking loved Angels and Demons.
Agree, on a scale of 5, I also give it a 4. I am certainly glad Ron and Tom listened to the criticism of The Da vinci Code which I would give on a 5 scale a 1. This was a far better flick with a fantastic cast not one bad apple.
Comment by Kevin — June 1, 2009 @ 1:43 pm
@sreejith
jus kidding…NOM… ur view is appreciated! and since I don’t have any bad habits (reading), I didn’t read the book and for me, the movie was worth the price of the ticket 
Pal…please be a bit more kind
@Pallab
Don’t miss this out
@Varun
except the illuminati part….yes agree with u…Tom was marv…
As I said most of guys were trying to figure out WHAT he was doing than how and why…we never understood the religious funda anyway
@Kevin
Aah finally someone who thinks the same thing!! Since I saw Da Vinci code on TV, I lost nothing at all!!
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