Don't believe the bad reviews!

Rating: 8/10 (31 May 2009)

I would definitely recommend this movie - don't listen to the bad reviews in all of the newspapers: these are the same people that hate Dan Brown's books so why should they like any movie based off them?
Angels & Demons was an overall good movie. Here's the rundown:
1. Captures the excitement of the book with great actions scenes and tense chases
2. Fantastic cinematography - many beautiful and awe-inspiring shots that are exciting and satisfying
3. Solid acting - nothing special, but certainly not distracting
4. Leaves the philosophical mumbo-jumbo to the book - sure, the movie adds in its little tidbits of religion vs. science but it doesn't try to make a big deal out of it
5. Good music - typical Zimmer stuff but very well placed in terms of scenes
6. Yes! moments - Howard definitely delivers the most intense/exciting scenes from the book with a satisfyingly similar atmosphere to the book; some things were obviously left out but it all seemed to work out because the movie felt like it was a good length.
So overall, it was an enjoyable, exciting, satisfying movie to watch. I highly recommend it!
N.B. Reading the book beforehand added to the effect of the movie instead of detracting from it.
Rating: 7.8/10