The Angel in the Fog
The Angel in the Fog

Movie spotlight

The Angel in the Fog

2012
Movie
92 min
English

Saioa escapes from a shooting in a wedding ceremony. Aitor is unable to avoid a suicide. Oihana wants her father to recover from cancer. Kali tries to decide what to do next. The four of them will meet in a fantasy.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users85%
Director: David R. ElliottGenres: Drama, War

Plot Summary

Set during World War I, the film follows a determined nurse who risks her life to smuggle wounded soldiers to safety, defying the brutal realities of the battlefield. She encounters both immense suffering and the resilience of the human spirit amidst the chaos. Her efforts are complicated by the constant threat of discovery and the moral ambiguities of wartime decisions.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its emotional depth and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Gere. However, some found the pacing to be uneven and the narrative occasionally predictable. Audiences generally responded well to its poignant portrayal of wartime sacrifice.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its powerful performances and moving depiction of wartime heroism.

  • Noted for its atmospheric setting and emotional resonance.

  • Criticized by some for its somewhat conventional storytelling in a well-trodden genre.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's emotional impact and the strong central performance, finding it to be a compelling and thought-provoking war drama. Some viewers noted that while not groundbreaking, it offered a respectful and touching tribute to those affected by conflict.

Fun Fact

The production team meticulously recreated the trenches and battlefields of WWI to ensure an authentic and immersive viewing experience.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review