Review of Inferno (2016) by Ranny L — 18 Nov 2016

I did not enjoy this film very much because it is like a jig saw puzzle where the pieces all need to be in place to figure it out and they're not. It is interesting, but not for me. The director Ron Howard keeps you in suspense and on the edge of your seat, but there is so much going on in this film that it's difficult to keep it all straight.

When Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) wakes up in an Italian hospital with amnesia, he teams up with Dr. Sienna Brooks (Felicity Jones) and together they must race across Europe against the clock to foil a deadly global plot that would wipe out half of the world's population. I can't reveal any more so please go check it out for yourself.

The most memorable moment is when Robert Langdon and Sidse Bebett Knudsen (Elizabeth Sinskey) get to Europe and, in order to stop the global plague, Sidse jumps into the water to help the police get control of the deadly plague. It is awesome the way she joins right in without any hesitation.

The film takes place all over Europe with beautiful scenery and amazing buildings with great artifacts. The moral message of this film is be aware of who you encounter when doing professional business. A person can befriend you, but that definitely does not mean they will be a true friend. In any job or something you play a part in, pay close attention to your surroundings.

I recommend this film for ages 15 to 18 and give it 3 out of 5 stars because it is not particularly child friendly. This film is better suited for older teens and adults. I talked with some adults about this film and even they stated that they had a hard time grasping this movie and that the ending was different from the book.

By Tre'ana H., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic. For more reviews by youth, visit kidsfirst dot org.