Surpasses Da Vinci Code by far

Rating: 8/10 (19 May 2009)

I went to see this film on opening night, not expecting much because I was somewhat disappointed with Da Vinci Code. I had read both books and already after with DVC's outcome, I was nervous with Angels and Demons.
Let me just start off by saying that I think they should have gotten a new script writer rather than Akiva Goldsman. Seriously, he did a bad job of adapting DVC so why bring him back? It pleased me tho to see David Koepp who is more of an action script writer than anything. In the first 15 minutes of the film, you can tell that the tone is different from DVC and is a little more fast paced. The acting is somewhat a little better and so is the dialog(I'm assuming thats Koepps input). The story has been tweaked which bothered me but not to an extent where I wanted to walk out.After the first hour, I was already saying to myself that this film FAR SURPASSES Da Vinci Code. Ron Howards directing is sharper and the score of the film really makes your adrenaline spike with the thrilling scenes.
Ewans portrayal of the Cameralngo was really good and the rest of the cast did what was expected of them. The cinematography was excellent and all the sets were superb. The story itself was pretty good although it could have been so much better. All in all, the film was a pretty good adaptation although I think they should really get a new script writer