Angel in the Night
Angel in the Night

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Angel in the Night

1988
Movie
90 min
Spanish

A respectable family is shot by a gang brutally together. Only the mother survives the perfidious raid. They, although psychiatrist, finds the way back only laboriously in the everyday life. However, then you play the chance one of the members of a gang in the hands. A young fellow which does not finish on his part the recollections and takes up unsuspectingly the help of the doctor. This recognizes immediately that the illustrated case is more own to her. Now the woman knows only one: Revenge. Under drugs her patient reveals details and names. As a result through various tricks and in varying disguising she approaches to the single members of a gang. It begins a hunt on life and death...

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Michael DaviesGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young man, recently released from prison, struggles to reintegrate into society and avoid falling back into old habits. He becomes entangled with a dangerous criminal element and finds himself in a desperate fight for survival.

Critical Reception

Angel in the Night received a mixed to negative reception from critics upon its release. While some noted the film's attempt at a gritty crime drama and the performances of its cast, many found the plot predictable and underdeveloped. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many viewers citing a lack of originality and a somewhat convoluted narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a formulaic plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Performances are a mixed bag, with some actors struggling to elevate the material.

  • Lacks the tension and originality needed to make a lasting impact in the crime thriller genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Angel in the Night' are scarce and generally indicate a disappointment with the film's execution. Viewers often point to a predictable storyline and a failure to create compelling characters or suspenseful situations. The film is frequently described as forgettable and not particularly engaging.

Fun Fact

Despite C. Thomas Howell and Laura San Giacomo being credited, their roles in the film are relatively minor and they appear in limited scenes.

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