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Kankel · 2008-10-31, 12:50

Based on the book by the same title, here is the trailer of this movie in which stars Tom Hanks and Ewan Mcgregor.

When a murder of a physicist, Leonardo Vetra, finds a symbolist, Robert Langdon, and Mr. Vetra's daughter, Vittoria, on an adventure for a secret brotherhood, The Illuminati. Clues lead them all around the Vatican, including the four alters of science, Earth, Air, Fire and Water. An Assassin working for the Illuminati, have captured four cardinals, and murders each, painfully. Robert and Vittoria also are searching for a new very destructive weapon that could kill millions.

Enjoy the trailer!

http://msbrandent.vo.llnwd.net/d1/be...S_720_crop.mov

http://www.angelsanddemons.com/

Aoie_Emesai · 2008-11-01, 05:18

Tom Hanks... eh? I didn't even watch much of Da Vinca Code. The book was good (Angles & Demons), I hope the movie does the same.

Spectacular_Insanity · 2008-11-01, 06:07

Looks interesting. I mean, it has Tom Hanks, so I'm banking on good acting at the very least. I'll keep an ear out for more news.

Eczema · 2008-11-01, 06:56

Despite critical reviews, I quite enjoyed The Da Vinci Code. Tom Hanks' hair in that was epic. I hope he keeps it for Angels and Demons.

Narzia · 2008-11-01, 07:05

I enjoyed the Da Vinci Code, be it film or book (though the book was better of course). I liked Angels & Demons too, so i guess i'll look forward to the movie.

Semantics · 2008-11-05, 07:45

Meh, movie wise I thought the Da Vinci Code was a letdown in many aspects. Though I'm still looking forward to the release of Angels & Demons. Personally, I thought Angels and Demons was a much better book than the Da Vinci Code. Plot-wise at least, it was more epic.

DarkHonour · 2008-11-27, 01:44

It would be nice if someone could create a manga based on Angels & Demons.

Deathkillz · 2009-05-15, 21:34

I'm surprised this thread never got a "bump" so here I am doing it instead.

So while I have never been a big fan of books and have indeed not read this one nor had a taste of the theme from Da Vinci Code, I still have to say that it was a pretty damn enjoyable movie. The theme itself was quite mysterious and the movie was simply loaded with knowledge and references to obscure ancient text (one which I think ancient religious historians or something like that would have even a hope of getting, or someone with more general knowledge than me

) but still able to retain a simple to understand (as long as you concentrate) , seemingly complex story which I thought was rather well done. The true "villain" was predictable but nonetheless the enjoyment I got from watching the movie was not lessened in anyway. The movie actually makes me want to find and read the book itself, which is quite a feat since books generally aren't my thing at all.

Vexx · 2009-05-15, 23:01

Hmm, my wife felt like "Angels&Demons" read like an early rough draft of the Da Vinci Code - and wasn't terribly thrilled with A&D as a result. Whatevers, probably won't go on our "to see in the theater" list.

Luciany · 2009-05-16, 07:45

I really enjoyed the book <3 But, with every movie, I think the books are always better~
Much more detailed...xD

I watched the movie for Da Vinci Code, but didn't get the same excitment and tension as from the book.... xD

I will still watch Angels and Demons though! Looks pretty interesting xD

KimmyChan · 2009-05-16, 14:29

My parents will wanna see this, I know that much as they loved the Da Vinci Code movie

kenjiharima · 2009-05-16, 14:36

Read the book. Pretty much I'll be watching this.

Usuratonkachi · 2009-05-16, 15:12

I just went to see it today and I really enjoyed it.

Since I haven't read the book, I can't compare it to the movie, but just as very few anime can be as good as the manga, no one can really walk into the cinema expecting it to be better than the novel. Just enjoy it for what it is.

So, I'd say, go and see it! (If for no other reason than just to see Ewan McGregor doing a fantastic job!)

Papaya · 2009-05-17, 01:17

DVC movie adaptation tried to cram way too much into way too short a movie. Hopefully, since Angels and Demons is more of a visceral thriller, it'll be a better adaptation.

MakubeX2 · 2009-05-17, 01:27

The movie is great for those who want a cheap 2 hour amusement ride through Rome and the Vatican.

For people excepting a good plot, try reading the book.

yezhanquan · 2009-05-17, 02:22

I remember that for the books, A&D came before DVC, but the movies seemed to have DVC first, followed by A&D. Is it correct?

sa547 · 2009-05-17, 06:59

Even before both books were put to celluloid, A&D was made a "prequel" to DVC.

Having read both (and figured that they maybe imperfect yet rereadable entertainment I can pick up again and again), and judging from the raves that my sister kept telling me about (and she also read the book), I'm gonna watch it after dealing with my laundry.

Patriot's Blade · 2009-05-17, 08:10

haven't read or seen the novel & its other related medias.
i'll look foward to this movie despite the Da Vinci code movie experience problems.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkHonour

It would be nice if someone could create a manga based on Angels & Demons.

how about with Masashi Kishimoto?, whut!?

LoweGear · 2009-05-17, 08:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by yezhanquan

I remember that for the books, A&D came before DVC, but the movies seemed to have DVC first, followed by A&D. Is it correct?

That is correct, A&D did come out before DVC. However as mentioned, A&D is treated as though it came out after DVC, due to the popularity (and notoriety) of the latter.

sa547 · 2009-05-20, 13:36

One thing really bothered me a day after I watched: owing to some plot changes in order to make the film different from the book... too many loose ends. O_o

Spoiler for Which is...?:

On the other hand, as usual Hans Zimmer has done it again with a good instrumental job.

2008-10-31, 12:50	Link #1
Kankel Akuma HighClass Commander Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 存在の他の平野	Angels & Demons (may 2009) Based on the book by the same title, here is the trailer of this movie in which stars Tom Hanks and Ewan Mcgregor. When a murder of a physicist, Leonardo Vetra, finds a symbolist, Robert Langdon, and Mr. Vetra's daughter, Vittoria, on an adventure for a secret brotherhood, The Illuminati. Clues lead them all around the Vatican, including the four alters of science, Earth, Air, Fire and Water. An Assassin working for the Illuminati, have captured four cardinals, and murders each, painfully. Robert and Vittoria also are searching for a new very destructive weapon that could kill millions. Enjoy the trailer! http://msbrandent.vo.llnwd.net/d1/be...S_720_crop.mov http://www.angelsanddemons.com/ __________________

2008-11-01, 05:18	Link #2
Aoie_Emesai ♪♫ Maya Iincho ♩♬ Artist Join Date: May 2004 Location: Unnecessary Age: 37	Tom Hanks... eh? I didn't even watch much of Da Vinca Code. The book was good (Angles & Demons), I hope the movie does the same. __________________ How to Give / Receive Criticism on your work / Like to draw? Come join Artists Alike Visit my Deviantart Or Blog ~A Child should always surpass his/her parent, Remember.

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Spectacular_Insanity Ha ha ha ha ha... Graphic Designer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Right behind you. Age: 35	Looks interesting. I mean, it has Tom Hanks, so I'm banking on good acting at the very least. I'll keep an ear out for more news. __________________

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Deathkillz ~ You're dead ^__^* ~ Graphic Designer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: uk, England Age: 34	I'm surprised this thread never got a "bump" so here I am doing it instead. So while I have never been a big fan of books and have indeed not read this one nor had a taste of the theme from Da Vinci Code, I still have to say that it was a pretty damn enjoyable movie. The theme itself was quite mysterious and the movie was simply loaded with knowledge and references to obscure ancient text (one which I think ancient religious historians or something like that would have even a hope of getting, or someone with more general knowledge than me ) but still able to retain a simple to understand (as long as you concentrate) , seemingly complex story which I thought was rather well done. The true "villain" was predictable but nonetheless the enjoyment I got from watching the movie was not lessened in anyway. The movie actually makes me want to find and read the book itself, which is quite a feat since books generally aren't my thing at all. __________________ Siggy: hohohohoho~ \| AnimeHistory welcome to our blog ~ \| Summer2009 early review Under the radar series Summer2009: Kanamemo, GA Geijutsuka Art, NEEDLESS

2009-05-15, 23:01	Link #9
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 66	Hmm, my wife felt like "Angels&Demons" read like an early rough draft of the Da Vinci Code - and wasn't terribly thrilled with A&D as a result. Whatevers, probably won't go on our "to see in the theater" list. __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Novel series rough drafts; vol. 1 thru vol. 3 complete Volume 4 in work, Visit the thread for short stories!

2008-11-01, 06:56	Link #4
Eczema Ah! Pretty Shining Love! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Australia	Despite critical reviews, I quite enjoyed The Da Vinci Code. Tom Hanks' hair in that was epic. I hope he keeps it for Angels and Demons.

2008-11-01, 07:05	Link #5
Narzia ┐(-｡ｰ')┌ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Eden Hall	I enjoyed the Da Vinci Code, be it film or book (though the book was better of course). I liked Angels & Demons too, so i guess i'll look forward to the movie.

2008-11-05, 07:45	Link #6
Semantics Ahhh, the irony. Join Date: Nov 2008	Meh, movie wise I thought the Da Vinci Code was a letdown in many aspects. Though I'm still looking forward to the release of Angels & Demons. Personally, I thought Angels and Demons was a much better book than the Da Vinci Code. Plot-wise at least, it was more epic.

2008-11-27, 01:44	Link #7
DarkHonour Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Somewhere in the East Age: 36	It would be nice if someone could create a manga based on Angels & Demons.

2009-05-16, 07:45	Link #10
Luciany Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Zealand Age: 35	I really enjoyed the book <3 But, with every movie, I think the books are always better~ Much more detailed...xD I watched the movie for Da Vinci Code, but didn't get the same excitment and tension as from the book.... xD I will still watch Angels and Demons though! Looks pretty interesting xD

2009-05-16, 14:29	Link #11
KimmyChan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009	My parents will wanna see this, I know that much as they loved the Da Vinci Code movie

2009-05-16, 14:36	Link #12
kenjiharima Mizore-chan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Moe Land Age: 43	Read the book. Pretty much I'll be watching this. __________________ Vampire+Sisters

2009-05-16, 15:12	Link #13
Usuratonkachi An Idiot Join Date: Jun 2006	I just went to see it today and I really enjoyed it. Since I haven't read the book, I can't compare it to the movie, but just as very few anime can be as good as the manga, no one can really walk into the cinema expecting it to be better than the novel. Just enjoy it for what it is. So, I'd say, go and see it! (If for no other reason than just to see Ewan McGregor doing a fantastic job!)

2009-05-17, 01:17	Link #14
Papaya Sup Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta Age: 36	DVC movie adaptation tried to cram way too much into way too short a movie. Hopefully, since Angels and Demons is more of a visceral thriller, it'll be a better adaptation.

2009-05-17, 01:27	Link #15
MakubeX2 うるとらぺど Join Date: Oct 2004 Age: 44	The movie is great for those who want a cheap 2 hour amusement ride through Rome and the Vatican. For people excepting a good plot, try reading the book.

2009-05-17, 02:22	Link #16
yezhanquan Observer/Bookman wannabe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Singapore Age: 38	I remember that for the books, A&D came before DVC, but the movies seemed to have DVC first, followed by A&D. Is it correct? __________________

2009-05-17, 06:59	Link #17
sa547 Senior Member Author Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Philippines Age: 47	Even before both books were put to celluloid, A&D was made a "prequel" to DVC. Having read both (and figured that they maybe imperfect yet rereadable entertainment I can pick up again and again), and judging from the raves that my sister kept telling me about (and she also read the book), I'm gonna watch it after dealing with my laundry. __________________

2009-05-20, 13:36	Link #20
sa547 Senior Member Author Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Philippines Age: 47	One thing really bothered me a day after I watched: owing to some plot changes in order to make the film different from the book... too many loose ends. O_o Spoiler for Which is...?: Who put the bomb under the Assassin's car? On the other hand, as usual Hans Zimmer has done it again with a good instrumental job. __________________