Movie Review: Angels & Demons

Megs and I accompanied her family to the movies yesterday to see Angels & Demons, the new Tom Hanks movie based on Dan Brown's latest novel of the same name. Read on for my thoughts.


Plot/Storyline: 5 out of 5 The Pope has just passed away, and at this crucial moment, the Catholic Church is under attack by one of its oldest enemies, the mythical Illuminati. Vatican officials call upon Prof. Robert Langdon to stave off a danger that could bring the entire church to its knees.

Acting: 5 out of 5 It's well documented that Tom Hanks is my favorite actor of all time, so for that reason alone, I couldn't give the acting anything less than a 5. Even without my actor BFF, Ewan McGregor did an amazing job, as did the main actress in the film (I don't remember her name but she played a "bad guy" in the movie Vantage Point).

Kid Friendly: 2 out of 5 Don't let this low rating fool you; there's hardly any profanity, or adult scenes to be found, however there are some pretty gross parts of people getting hurt or killed. It's not as gory as a halloween horror movie, but there are some disturbing images for sure. I'd suggest leaving the kids at home for that reason alone, unless they (and you) don't mind and are at least decently into their teenage years.

Overall: 5 out of 5 The storyline really takes you for a ride in this 2 hr 20 min flick, and keeps you on the edge of your seat with exciting action. Even with some fun action moments, the real star of the film is the intellectual chase depicted. Pay attention to detail and don't let your mind wander too far off, as some things aren't as they seem, while others seem as they are. Minus the few moments of mild graphic injury, this film is a home run. If you can't find anyone to go with you, give me a call... I'd see it again in a heartbeat and will definitely be buying Angels & Demons on Blu-ray.