Angel-A by Luc Besson is a simple, delightful and romance comedy which is altogether thoroughly predictable. It's the fast pace dialogue and breathtaking filming that make it enjoyable - it's a 6 (it was good to watch and is an ideal lazy Sunday fare).
Andre, a failed con-man who owes a lot of nasty people a lot of money, decides to kill himself by jumping off a bridge. There, he meets a woman about to do the same, who jumps but is saved by Andre. The woman, Angela, then vows to help Andre with his own problems. Through what appears to be super seduction and super human strength, she resolves his money problems. But over yet another cigarette, she confesses that she is an angle sent to help him and that she has no idea of her past. Inevitably, Andre falls in love her and then attempts to help her with her own problems.
But even though the story is predictable, the fast pace banter and dialogue keep me delighted the speed and quirkiness of discussions. But by far the most outstanding thing about this film is it's filmed. It's film in black and white, very early mornings in Paris when the famous landmarks are deserted. Peoples faces, landmarks and details of famous icons are film with beautiful subtly that it is simply the most photographically amazing black and white film I have ever seen... it almost makes me want to visit Paris... almost ;)
Andre, a failed con-man who owes a lot of nasty people a lot of money, decides to kill himself by jumping off a bridge. There, he meets a woman about to do the same, who jumps but is saved by Andre. The woman, Angela, then vows to help Andre with his own problems. Through what appears to be super seduction and super human strength, she resolves his money problems. But over yet another cigarette, she confesses that she is an angle sent to help him and that she has no idea of her past. Inevitably, Andre falls in love her and then attempts to help her with her own problems.
But even though the story is predictable, the fast pace banter and dialogue keep me delighted the speed and quirkiness of discussions. But by far the most outstanding thing about this film is it's filmed. It's film in black and white, very early mornings in Paris when the famous landmarks are deserted. Peoples faces, landmarks and details of famous icons are film with beautiful subtly that it is simply the most photographically amazing black and white film I have ever seen... it almost makes me want to visit Paris... almost ;)
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