luified:the luiboi experience

Sunday, May 24, 2009

movie review:

angels and demons

Angels and demons was an adaptation of one of Dan Brown's famous books.It was also a sequel from one of his previous works,The Da Vinci Code.The two films are not directly connected and are seperated from each other,so you really dont need to see Da Vinci code to enjoy this film (believe me,you really dont need to see The Da Vinci Code).

i wasnt able to read the book so i wouldnt be able to tell the difference between the film and the book.unlike the da vinci code,i was able to read it probably the reason why i didnt like the film.even without including the way the movie was interpreted the first movie failed to amaze me simply because there were a lot of dull moments.Which i think they have take taken into consideration when they made angels and demons.

angels and demons suprisingly is an interisting movie.it would make you think and at times take you to the edge of your seats.the story focuses on the re-emergence of the illuminati in modern times.the iluminati was a group condemned by the church since they believe science more than religion itself.it was the illuminati's turn for revenge after years of being supressed by the catholic church.Prof. Langdon (Tom Hanks) was summoned by the vatican to investigate recent chain of events and to prevent a tragedy from happening.

what i like about this movie is the twist in the story,i never really expected the ending.i cant say too much about it since it would be a major spoiler.overall,the movie has the right dose of action,a bit of comedy,minimal dull moments and a good scenic and historic view of the vatican (just in case you might want to visit in the future).

this movie hasnt had the same hype or controversy as compared to the The Da Vinci Code.which i think is a good thing because the first movie didnt even lived up to the hype.You'd just end up thinking so that's all its about?!Dan Brown's stories/films have generated these controversies since it contradicts what the Catholic Church has thought us for all these years.But both these films should be treated as fiction since they really are.Films are created as an escape from reality,to relieve stress from our daily lives and to enjoy a a few hours at the movie house.Films are not to be treated as an adaptation of our reality not unless of course they're based on a true story.

rating:

4/5

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