Release Date
May 15, 2009
DVD Release Date
November 24, 2009 (Buy on Amazon)
Director
Ron Howard
Writer
Akiva Goldsman
Cast
Tom Hanks, Ayelet Zurer, Ewan McGregor, Pierfrancesco Favino, August Fredrik
Studio
Running Time
140 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated PG-13 for sequences of violence, disturbing images and thematic material
The team behind the global phenomenon "The Da Vinci Code" returns for the highly anticipated "Angels & Demons," based upon the bestselling novel by Dan Brown. Tom Hanks reprises his role as Harvard religious expert Robert Langdon, who once again finds that forces with ancient roots are willing to stop at nothing, even murder, to advance their goals. Ron Howard again directs the film, which is produced by Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, and John Calley.... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
Many times, second chances are not an option, but in the case of Ron Howard and Tom Hanks, the two were granted an golden opportunity to make amends for the dismal thriller The Da Vinci Code, which was a box office hit but, understandably, a critical dud. A fan of the book, the movie was dull, slowly paced and cheesy, and left my interest in a sequel, based on the Dan Brown book Angels & Demons, immensely low. Full movie review »
