Angel Sign
Angel Sign

Angel Sign

2019Movie105 minJapanese

Manga creator Tsukasa Hojo's debut live-action film. 'Angel Sign' is Hojo's debut as a director, which is made by editing a number of short films into one movie. Hojo directs the "Prologue" and "Epilogue" stories, while a different director will handle each of the other stories, which were selected in Silent Manga Audition. All the stories will have no spoken lines, and will only have video and music.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Ramin NiamiGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A lonely actress, Anna, struggles with her career and personal life in Los Angeles. She finds herself drawn into a mysterious and potentially dangerous world when she accepts a role in an experimental film. As the lines between reality and fiction blur, Anna must confront her own inner demons and the unsettling nature of the project she's become involved in.

Critical Reception

Angel Sign received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its narrative confusing and its thematic elements underdeveloped. While some appreciated the performances, particularly from Melora Hardin, the film was often criticized for its slow pacing and convoluted plot. Audiences also had a divided response, with some finding it thought-provoking and others deeming it unsatisfying.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Melora Hardin's performance, but criticized for a muddled and slow-moving plot.
  • The film's attempt at a psychological thriller is undermined by a lack of clarity and underdeveloped themes.
  • Visuals are noted, but do not compensate for a confusing narrative structure.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Angel Sign are scarce and largely unavailable. When found, they tend to reflect a division between viewers who appreciated its artistic ambitions and those who found it confusing and lacking in narrative coherence.

Fun Fact

Director Ramin Niami is also known for his documentary work, including 'Paris is Burning'.

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