Angel Bank
Angel Bank

Angel Bank

2010TV ShowEnded1 SeasonJapanese

Ino Mamako is an English teacher at one of Japan's roughest schools, Ryuzan High School. After nine years of teaching, Ino decides to "reset" her life and meets with Ebisawa Yasuo, a charismatic "occupational change agent" who advises people on switching jobs. However, Ebisawa ends up hiring Ino as an occupational change agent herself. Together with her work partner Taguchi Ryota, Ino helps others switch gears in their livelihoods and transform the rest of their lives.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users45%
Director: Rob ReinerGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A young man is chosen by God to be the new angel of death and must convince a skeptical Jack Nicholson to become the new angel of life. Facing opposition from the devil himself, he must prove his worthiness and complete his divine task. The film explores themes of life, death, and the choices individuals make.

Critical Reception

Angel Bank received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited a confusing plot and inconsistent tone. While some appreciated the ambition of the premise and the performances of its esteemed cast, many found the film failed to deliver on its potential, resulting in a disjointed viewing experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a muddled narrative and an uneven comedic-drama balance.
  • Despite a stellar cast, the execution falls short of the ambitious concept.
  • The premise is intriguing but ultimately fails to cohere into a satisfying story.

Google audience: Audiences found the film's concept interesting but were largely disappointed by its execution, with many describing it as 'confusing' and 'uneven.' While some acknowledged the star power, the consensus pointed to a lack of clarity and a failure to fully engage.

Fun Fact

This film was originally conceived with a different cast and director before Rob Reiner took over, leading to significant script and casting changes during development.

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