Angel-A

As the title indicates I am not overly fond of foreign films, particularly those which make me view subtitles. This one blew me away- I love action movies, but this is something special and speaks to that which makes us all... Full review

This film by Luc Besson, has almost.."everything"!!! The director,makes a story about two people-man and woman-who look so different from each other, just as black and white. She comes from the sky, while he comes from "human's hell", since he's being... Full review

Shot in striking black and white with Paris as its backdrop Luc Besson's first time behind the camera for seven years doesn't disappoint. With two brilliant central performances from Jamal Debbouze as André and Rie Rasmussen as Angela this is a... Full review

This film made me shed a tear or two (but then I am an emotional soul!). The comedic aspects, such as the total physical difference between the leads and the strength of the Angela were well placed. The reason for Angela... Full review

I'm not a fan of the french cinema, but I liked the movie. I liked all the strange ideas of Luc Besson - there are no car-chases, no explosions, just a romantic drama. The scenario, the cast, the play of the... Full review

A beautiful, breathtakingly shot movie with a touching storyline. Besson often talks about his feminine side, and he is in full touch with it here. Those expecting another Nikita with lots of guns and car chases should look elsewhere. I'm sure... Full review

It is very unlike other films, Luk Besson is related with, very few action, lots of dialogs. Not one of the kind you'll enjoy in breaks between portions of popcorn. This movie really touched me with it's honesty. It made me... Full review

I must admit, I was worried. The first directorial effort by Luc Besson after 6 years, and Besson having produced (and written) movies in between that can IMHO be only described as crap. No need to worry however: Angel-A is simply... Full review

The last time Luc Besson directed a movie, was back in 1999. The last six years he occupied himself with his production-company EuropaCorp and by writing a lot of screenplays. Now he's back with his 9th feature film, ANGEL-A. This time... Full review

Besson's intention by directing this movie was good. There is, it seemed to me, a big effort to make his film deep considering the discourse. It can be perceptible through the plenty of plays with symbols that are contained in it.... Full review

The film shines with a Besson penned script....Angel-A is a charming, worthy representation of Besson's oevre;.... ... Full Review

However, what makes this film compelling is the wonderful performance by the two leads.....The comparison to the other film may give away some of the surprises but it really is a nice little film, that is....This film is an interesting Parisian fairytale....The film is held together by the fine performances by Debbouze and Rasmussen..... ... Full Review

However, what makes this film compelling is the wonderful performance by the two leads.....The comparison to the other film may give away some of the surprises but it really is a nice little film, that is....This film is an interesting Parisian fairytale....The film is held together by the fine performances by Debbouze and Rasmussen..... ... Full Review

When André, a down-on-his-luck gambler, dives into the icy Seine to end it all, he winds up instead rescuing Angela (Rie Rasmussen), a gorgeous, mysterious blonde. ... Full Review

The big "reveal" of Angel-A's identity is apparently supposed to be a surprise. Also, screenwriter/director Besson's broad attempts at humor just aren't funny. Also, the characters here are so unlikable that it's hard to care what happens to them. ... Full Review

The Berlin Film Festival unveiled the complete selection for Panorama, its international arthouse sidebar Wednesday. It will kick off Feb. 5 with the previously announced "Human Zoo," the directorial debut of Danish actress and filmmaker Rie Rasmussen ("Angel-A") about a... ... Full Article

I can't remember the last live-action movie that John Travolta starred in that I actually enjoyed, or even wanted to see. His latest film, From Paris With Love is co-written and produced by Luc Besson (The Fifth Element), and directed... ... Full Article

Paris, France is the backdrop for Luc Besson's Angel-A; a contempo Romeo and Juliet like love story with a central theme of self-acceptance and the value of human life and relationships. ... Full Article

From the director of "The Professional" and "The Fifth Element" comes a stunning, sexy tribute to the healing power of love. When André, a down-on-his-luck gambler, dives into the icy Seine to end it all, he winds up instead rescuing... ... Full Article

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced the DVD release of Angel-A - an "extraordinary" story of redemption from director/writer Luc Besson (The Fifth Element, The Professional). ... Full Article

Despite the seeming ubiquity of Luc Besson, it has been nearly eight years since a Besson-directed live-action film opened in the U.S. Busying himself with producing and/or writing a slew of high-octane (and highly profitable) action films such as the... ... Full Article