Angels and Demons Review

Watched it where?
Senayan City XXI

Any snag(s) while watching?
Nope

When The Davinci Code was published, the book caused quite a stir with the Christian community around the world. Many abolished it and some find it to be an intriguing view on Jesus’s life. For me it was an interesting book but, comparatively, Angel’s and Demons was a better book with a better plot and action.

Now, Angels and Demons is actually a prequel to The Davinci Code. But in this movie, they changed it and made this movie the sequel to The Davinci Code. Many scenes make note of this though overall it doesn’t effect the overall movie. What they did though, they pretty much removed most of the first part of the book. I won’t say they ‘butchered’ it because the first part of the book is a bit slow while the meat of the action actually starts in the Vatican; right where this movie starts. Some people may not like it, but I think it actually makes the movie has more tempo and the suspense never stopped to the end.

Of course, like I said, the plot of this movie is better than The Davinci Code. The first film takes you and the main character on a conspiracy tour. Angels and Demons though does the same and keeps you guessing who is the bad guy. Since I read the book, I already know who it is. But the screen writer changed a few facts and I think it makes more sense than the original book. Which makes people that read the book has something to look forward to.

If you love or hate the book for its controversial content, this movie is an entertaining and thrilling suspense dabbed with interesting facts about the Vatican and a tinge of conspiracy.

Rating:

8.0