Angels & Demons
Angels & Demons

Angels & Demons

2009Movie139 minEnglish

Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is recruited by the Vatican to investigate the apparent return of the Illuminati – a secret, underground organization – after four cardinals are kidnapped on the night of the papal conclave.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes37%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users68%
Director: Ron HowardGenres: Mystery, Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is called to the Vatican when a cryptic message is discovered following the death of Pope Pius XVI. Langdon must race against time to decipher an ancient trail of clues left by the Illuminati, a secret society bent on destroying the Catholic Church with a devastating weapon. His investigation takes him through Rome's hidden crypts and catacombs, uncovering a conspiracy that threatens the very foundations of the Vatican.

Critical Reception

Angels & Demons received mixed reviews from critics, though it was a commercial success, earning over $485 million worldwide. While some praised its fast-paced plot and Tom Hanks's performance, many found it to be a less compelling or original sequel to 'The Da Vinci Code,' criticizing its convoluted plot and perceived predictability.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers a thrilling chase through Rome with a familiar but engaging plot.
  • Tom Hanks delivers a solid performance as the intellectual protagonist.
  • While entertaining, it's often considered less impactful and more formulaic than its predecessor.

Google audience: Audiences generally found 'Angels & Demons' to be an entertaining and suspenseful thriller, appreciating the puzzle-solving elements and the globe-trotting adventure. Some viewers felt it was a step up from 'The Da Vinci Code,' while others found the plot to be overly complicated or not as captivating as expected.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location in Rome, Italy, with access to many historical sites, though some key scenes were filmed in a meticulously recreated set at the Cinecittà Studios due to restrictions.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

With a Papal election looming, the Vatican is nervously suspicious that the ancient cult of the “Illuminati” are up to their old, destabilising, tricks again and so they have invited “Langdon” (Tom Tanks) - the religious equivalent of “Sher...
Alunauwie

Alunauwie

Angels & Demons delivers a gripping follow-up to The Da Vinci Code, blending science, religion, and mystery with improved pacing and visual execution. Though fictional and controversial, the film presents its themes with cinematic flair, st...
John Chard

John Chard

Faith is a gift I have yet to receive. Angels and Demons is directed by Ron Howard and adapted to screenplay by David Koepp and Akiva Goldsman from the Dan Brown novel of the same name. It stars Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor, Ayelet Zurer, St...