Review of Angel-A (2005) by Luke S — 18 Aug 2008

Blissful and beautiful. Besson's return to form.

This review of Angel-A (2005) was written by Luke S on 18 Aug 2008.

Angel-A has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jim C (861) on 13 May 2010

This was a very sweet film. I've come to like Jamel Debbouze since seeing him in 'Days of Glory…

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By Nick D (941) on 22 Aug 2010

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Huge fan of this film. It has everything I love in a film. Great style, great acting, excellent execution and beautiful cinematography…

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By Dillon K (315) on 19 Aug 2011

While it's disappointing to learn that the French make movies about angels falling to earth too, it is nice to know that they do it in classy…

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By Daemon C (2) on 15 Jul 2011

Another winner from Luc Besson about a wheeler dealer down on his luck and in trouble with mobsters for unpaid debts saved by an angel with…

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By Rene D (41) on 22 Feb 2013

Paris looks beautiful! I found the message touching…

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By Tsz Yeung Yvonne P (163) on 29 Mar 2012

Interesting, things in black and white always looks better…

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By Bill C (822) on 08 Sep 2010

Funny dialog & artistic use of paris in b&w…

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By Shane H (496) on 09 Feb 2011

Truly amazing movie, Bear Claw was right. And I pray if I have a guardian angel she looks like Rie Rasmussen, WOW…

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