Angels & Demons
Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is recruited by the Vatican to investigate the apparent return of the Illuminati – a secret, underground organization – after four cardinals are kidnapped on the night of the papal conclave.
Critics Sentiment
McKenna flies antimatter canister into sky and parachutes to safety
Swiss Guard shoots Commander Richter and Archbishop Simeon
The film peaks with McKenna's spectacular helicopter sacrifice, then drops significantly during the rushed Richter killing sequence before recovering for the final revelation.
Angels & Demons maintains steady thriller momentum through its Roman chase sequences, with critics consistently praising the improved pacing and Vatican locations over Da Vinci Code. The film peaks during McKenna's spectacular antimatter sacrifice, though the final act's rapid plot revelations drew more mixed reactions from reviewers.
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Tom Hanks
Robert Langdon
Ewan McGregor
Camerlengo Patrick McKenna
Ayelet Zurer
Vittoria Vetra
Stellan Skarsgård
Commander Richter
Pierfrancesco Favino
Inspector Olivetti
Nikolaj Lie Kaas
Assassin
Armin Mueller-Stahl
Cardinal Strauss
Thure Lindhardt
Chartrand
David Pasquesi
Claudio Vincenzi
Cosimo Fusco
Father Simeon
Victor Alfieri
Lieutenant Valenti
Franklin Amobi
Cardinal Lamasse
Curt Lowens
Cardinal Ebner
Bob Yerkes
Cardinal Guidera
Marc Fiorini
Cardinal Baggia
Carmen Argenziano
Father Silvano Bentivoglio
Howard Mungo
Cardinal Yoruba
Rance Howard
Cardinal Beck
Steve Franken
Cardinal Colbert
Gino Conforti
Cardinal Pugini
Crew
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