The latest adapt of a Dan Brown novel, Angels & Demons, is thankfully much better than the first flick we slept through a couple of years ago. Tom Hanks sports much better hair in his return as Robert Langdon, all around signs and symbols guy. The pace of the movie is set by the plot of the book. Because the action takes place over the span of a few hours, the movie has no choice but to keep up.
The movie really is a decent little thriller. I can't help but like Hanks in pretty much anything he does and he doesn't disappoint. Getting to zip through the streets of Rome is a highlight. Apparently, they shot the scenes guerrilla style and the kinetic pace of the filming helps maintain the pace of the story. There are plenty of great actors to enjoy. I'll admit that I would happily confess my sins to Ewan McGregor. There are some pleasant twists and turns and the gore factor is not over the top, but it's not shy either. If you've read the book, you'll be pleased that virtually all of the key plot points have been kept...though some bits were shortened for time. Definitely worth checking out.
Also worth checking out is the new trailer for Sherlock Holmes, starring Robert Downey, Jr. and Jude Law. We have to wait until Christmas for the movie, but I'm happy for this taste of Robert. It looks like it will be quite funny and full of action. Hopefully Guy Ritchie will be back on form. Check out the trailer here.
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