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Angels & Demons
Thriller · Mystery · 2009
Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is recruited by the Vatican to investigate the apparent return of the Illuminati – a secret, underground organization – after four cardinals are kidnapped on the night of the papal conclave.
Movie details
Angels & Demons
“The holiest event of our time. Perfect for their return.”
2009 Thriller · Mystery 2h 19m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.7 / 10
Community rating
Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is recruited by the Vatican to investigate the apparent return of the Illuminati – a secret, underground organization – after four cardinals are kidnapped on the night of the papal conclave.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Angels & Demons?
For the defence
The Big-Idea Head
“You watch with your brain, not your gut.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Ron Howard
Written by
Akiva Goldsman · David Koepp
Tom Hanks
Robert Langdon
Ewan McGregor
Camerlengo Patrick McKenna
Ayelet Zurer
Vittoria Vetra
Stellan Skarsgård
Commander Richter
Pierfrancesco Favino
Inspector Olivetti
Nikolaj Lie Kaas
Assassin
Armin Mueller-Stahl
Cardinal Strauss
Court is in session
Put Angels & Demons on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.