A strong and exciting film, but lacking the depth of the novel

Rating: 8/10 (24 April 2011)

Ron Howard's first adaptation of a Dan Brown novel fell well short of the expectations of audience members. The Da Vinci Code lacked any essential merits of film, from good script writing to cinematography, and had no defined sense of purpose.
Angels and Demons presents a far better novel adaptation, putting on a fast paced and exciting thriller with several twists along the way. The acting, filming, and screenplay all attain par for the course, and most importantly, the film is enjoyable and fun to watch.
This said however, Angels and Demons is still far from perfect. On paper, a story like this can have ridiculous scenarios play out and still be interesting, but on the big screen, these events become altogether too far fetched, and doesn't properly capture the readers imagination. Also, the film, although a proper adaptation of the film, still neglects several parts of the novel that would have made it a far stronger movie story wise.
Overall, Angels and Demons is definitely a well polished Ron Howard film. Although hardcore fans of the Dan Brown novels may not be completely satisfied, the movies sheer unpredictability will ensure you are on the edge of your seat.