Almighty and angels in modern day New York

Rating: Null/10 (29 July 2011)

This is a very disappointing film, with many unanswered questions. There have been many almighty and angel stories in the past. Despite good location shooting in New York, this one does not work. It is a story of angels (never named as such, though strongly implied) keeping the world straight, on advice from their superior, who turns out to be whoever and whatever you believe him to be. Sound familiar? Mankind had been saved by divine intervention over the years. This time the hero, Damon, (character Norris) was tagged to be a good and wholesome president and these angels were going to make sure he got there. The love interest in his life, Blunt, (character Elise), was getting in the way, though it is not made clear why, so they had to be kept apart. I won't spoil the ending. It is a vehicle for special effects, though none of them are very spectacular. Some scenes are rather slow. Dialogue is poor. How Damon, Blunt and Stamp were ever persuaded to participate in this is a mystery.
I haven't read the original story by Philip Dick, but knowing his work, this was a travesty of the quality of story he wrote.
I fear this is a disturbing kind of pseudo religious message that is being foisted on our youngsters. Be warned.