good action thriller but not easy to follow without knowing the novel

Rating: 7/10 (20 May 2009)

I didn't read the book and actually I wasn't supposed to as to understand the plot but in order to better follow it maybe it could have helped me. Angels & Demons is long but justifiably and never boring overall. The viewer is constantly wondering how the characters get to cram so much action, situations are a lot of times very unreal but the good cast (Tom Hanks and Ewan Mac Gregor especially) helps to keep the story entertaining. Well, the film is not entirely without faults but in the end it gets to deliver action, thrills and a very strong acting. I've never felt bored while watching it and although the pic is not perfect it's surely a must see film