'Da Vinci Code' was at least watchable for a run of the mill thriller(masquerading as a smart, inventive one). But THIS film was absolute shit. Nobody could even say this was good and keep a straight face surely. And poor Ewan & Tom, they know they could do better than this...
the film was shit, but I read the book when I was 16 or so, and thoroughly enjoyed it. If you hadn't read the book, the film would've made a lot less sense.
I don't know who is to blame. the director or Dan Brown. If this is scene by scene of the book with characters just explaining the plot, then the book is too blame but yeah this review is classic. he nailed it.
Dan Brown is so dumb he doesn't know that you cannot store antimatter particles in a vessel made of matter - they would annihilate each other. So the idea of antimatter in a test tube is just utterly laughable and ill-informed. As I understand it, the only way to contain antimatter is with plasma, and/or magnetic fields.
@sulijoo I believe in the book he explains that the anti-matter is being held in place by two opposing magnets or something, and as the canister has been stolen from the CERN labs it had limited battery power for the magnets, and once they ran out, ka-boom etc.
I think as bad as the film is, if when i left the cinema if you told me that the film was 146 mins long, i wouldnt believe you. The time flies by...
Mind you, if you asked me to descibe the storyline, i would fail at that also...
Still, its great to see Tom Hanks, as well as the other cast playing the film with a straight bat, no sense that this is silly, even after said "helicopter scene" with a certain amount of "Anti matter", and a certain amount of parachute...
It's kind of hypocritical that Kermode is complaining about exposition in this movie and yet he loves Inception which is even worse in that regard. He can be quite biased at times.
@BigBoss7777777 I think the trade-off is that the expository dialogue in "Inception" was presented in scenes that were shot and acted in an interesting, dynamic way. With "Angels and Demons", it was just running and explaining. Booooooring.
As people have already said anti matter annihilates when it comes into contact with matter so how on earth would it be stored in a vial. Dan Brown apparently hasn’t realised that anti matter has been created and studied for quite some time now. Its problem isn’t that it’s going to blow up the earth, instead scientists have trouble studying it because as soon as you create it pff it’s gone. My physics professor likes to rant about ignorant journalists. And really, the media have got it all wrong.
KErmode you were lucky, I was taken as a teenager to rome on holiday, just to follow the fucking route they took in the film, you know when tourists have maps that stand out like a strobe light, well my mum ahd the angels and demons book, worst holiday of my life and to make matters worse my mum thought i was being selfish, when i was happy enough to stay at home
@Gandalfgrey93 : Because that's his job? A movies job isn't to sit and explain every little thing to us - it's suppose to tell us a story and let us bring our own judgement to what is going on.
You're pretty much usless with this argument, understand the two differences here. Please.
I’ve watched, The Da Vinci Code…lost count? I’ve only seen Angels & Demons, once on DVD. Both are entertaining kinder like modern day Indiana Jones. Brilliantly filmed and Dolby stereo 6trcak digital is top notch.
''Angels and Demons'' was better than ''The DaVinci Code'' although i thought they were both good. tom hanks is a brilliant actor and both films were refeshingly different.
@zionravescene I think I'd actually prefer that at this point. Not even a "Thunderbirds" film (like the awful Jon Frakes film), just some puppets having adventures and what not.
@orwell98 I think its a Bond movie where theres a massive fight going on with everyone on the boat, yet the boat keeps going straight. Hence, who's driving the boat?
@orwell98 I don't think it's Bond, I think it's Liam Neeson's Taken. Neeson's daughter is taken and he has to get her back essentially. The ending takes place on a boat.
I was once ranting about the awful shit dan brown is allowed to call writing only to be told by not 1 but 2 good friends that 'nah it aint that bad mate , its actually pretty good' I couldnt bring myself to point out the gaping flaws in there argument, now instead i keep a little bit of secret hatred for them at the back of my mind .
i hate mayo but 'the kermode/ mayo' combo is rather charming
I love it when people make conclusions about films without actually watching it. Like when there was uproar about Trainspotting when everyone said it "glorified" drug-use. Which is does not in any way.
I didn't see the film, but I have a hard time believing the part where antimatter is supposedly hidden under the Vatican in a test tube. Didn't anyone tell Darren Brown that antimatter can't be stored in ANYTHING, except maybe a magnetic field? As soon as the antimatter touched the test tube...BOOM. End of the film. Fucking moronic.
Good review. I loved the book a couple of years ago, as I loved The Da Vinci Code before it, simply by forgetting how silly the whole plot is. It's also amazingly exciting. Trying to realize all this into a movie just won't work since you can actually see and hear how silly it all is. The book at least told the silly story at a decent pace and i was able to go with it. Stuff like this should be read, not seen, as you would believe even less of it.
in the book it had a timer not a fucking bar and the time played a crucial part, in the book she couldnt change the battery so they point out they need it by 11 as it would take an hour to get it back to switzerland to put it back in its charger so when it goes past 11 you actually wonder if they find it what will they do, also Olivetti is the detective in the film and dies at the fire one and a chracter in the book called Konig reveals it all as he met the pope then 2 days later he died
wow, he has his own show!? thats amazing, Mayo is so unlikeable, such a dull man. Check out those minuses, sorry if I offended anyone but I swear that guy doesnt have to be there for kermodes reviews...he doesnt add anything but sarcastic and interruptive comments.
Tulse - You have either been brainwashed by his self adulating half-hour with his irritating sidekick or his transformation into the supercilious newsnight review Kermode. You merely point out his inconsistancies. Either that or you are he.
This comment has received too many negative votesshow
It`s a light, watchable film - why does this cock think every film has to change our perception of existance. The tragedy is that some people actually misinterpret his ability to mix complete bollocks with superficial factual snippets and peripheral information with Mayo, qualifies him as influential. He`s a total self- opinionated, one dimensional genital. The film isn`t The Third bloody Man granted but it`s not trying to be. His strike rate for a decent review is an industry joke.
Then why did he give Star Trek a glowing review and praise it as "tremendous fun?" Why is he championing the Harry Potter franchise? You shouldn't talk about somebody you know nothing about.
I agree with everything the guy said about Dan Brown... He has as much talent as Heather Graham has... And that's saying something... They both write like 13 year-olds...
This comment has received too many negative votesshow
ahh what ever mate
read the friggin book
the film half lives up to the novel but this bloke ust says the film is crap
altho watchin all of his other videoes this guy just complanes abour every film thats friggin made. there critic and theres somone that jus doesnt like films. good fuckin profession.
the film is based on the book not anytin else. not based on any other film. its a film about abook and the director obviously has read the book and thought right im gonna make a film..
This comment has received too many negative votesshow
this man is a friggin douche bag.
angels and demons is an awesome film. how is this a stupid movie. if you listen to this w*&nker he cant even say stuff right. i thort it was a space time contiunum.
he dont even no his film (taken) i believe is the kidnaped. film.. god i could rant bout this bloke all day.
haha shut up! don't pretend you know anything about film, as soon as you said the word 'good' anywhere near angel's and demon's you became a film pig. you clearly have no understanding of film, you just like quick fast paced pieces of shit where priests (Ewan McGregor) can fly helicopters, it is embarrassing! I don't think your qualified to have a go at a man who clearly understands film, with an opinion like that. Literally everyone with half a brain cells knows angel's was a joke.
"A chair is a useful invention invited as we know incidentally to accommodate the kitchen table that was invented by Jesus in THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST in that comedy scene" - LOL
Kermode later (or was it earlier) mentioned in a podcast that though A&D was utterly stupid, it was still passably entertaining and alluded that it was not films like this that were pushing him towards retiring from his film critic career but another film called "Bride Wars" or something.
He's unnecessarily scathing at times but he does it in such a humorous and accurate manner who is spot on most of the time. The quip regarding Armin Mueller Stahl in particular had me laughing and nodding in acknowledgement simultaneously.
Angels and Demons was a poor film that was bereft of any excitement or tension, while riddled by some bad acting by Ewan 'Empire Icon' McGregor. I'd say it's worse than Da Vinci Code, which while aking an unsuccessful transition, was more watchable for me
what is peoples problems with Kermode this is his job, he is supposed to be passionate about films he's a FILM CRITIC!!, bloody hell if you don't agree with his opinions fine, god knows I love him, but I will never agree him with on Mamma Mia but I don't vilify him for being wrong! :)
I think the movie was great. A perfect mix of symbols and ancion and overall very good. I know it is very unlikely for this to happen, but it's a movie! What do we have movies for!?
This comment has received too many negative votesshow
HAVEN'T YOU STOPPED TALKIN'G YET, LAMARR? SHUT YOUR FAT GREASY JOWELS, YOU SOUTHERN WHOPPER!!! You really are not as important as you think, mate. Buy a mirror and some Head & Shoulders, for feck's sake.
This comment has received too many negative votesshow
And leave the mullet alone, you belter! Have ya seen the feckin' tsunami on your head? Armin was born in Germany, mate, you should know that in your job and he played a German cardinal in the film. You were probably so wired that you were dancin' in the aisles and chatting up the Albatross Vendor. Get your act together, discard the desire to keep the '50s alive and take a frickin' Mogadon, will ya!?!
This comment has received too many negative votesshow
6 gallons of Sunny Delight. 3 jars of coffee. 5 strips of Pro Plus. 7 grammes of Cocaine. 4 Duracell AAA batteries to bit installed up my arse. 1 jar of Brylcreem. This is Mark Kermode's rider whenever he appears on the BBC.
I knew he was supposed to be Irish even though the original character was Italian or whatever but in the the film it was just Ewan's normal accent except when he said "senori" or whatever.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not criticising him, I adore Ewan McGregor, he's my favourite actor, that's why I was like grrrr when Kermode brought his accent up lol.
At least he was doing his normal accent rather than a bad Irish one lol..
i agree with him....i was furious after seeing the movie....i couldn't stop ranting for like an hour....i think the only reason they tampered with the story of the book is so that the church wont get offended...and it was funny...the end was shocking and funny!
the best part of this review is reading the comments of people who defend hack writers like dan brown, not to mention people so insecure about their own half pined opinions that they will take it all out on the good doctor, who is, AS USUAL, completely correct in his assessment of an obviously vapid and mindlessly stupid movie. KERMODE FOR THE WIN, YET AGAIN.
This comment has received too many negative votesshow
Now I'm convinced. Mark Kermode really does have a low IQ. He just uses arrogance in the hope of appearing witty. It's not that the book was boring, he's just too dumb to read it. Anyone who isn't easily confused would understand that Ewan Mcgregor could fly the plane because he joined the military some time after he was adopted by the church. It's explained in the movie and only an idiot wont get it. Wish Roger Ebert or Jonathon Ross were reviewing instead of this fool.
You're an idiot. Mark Kermode is one of the most important film critics around at the moment. He knows film inside out, and has a real passion for it. I've not seen this film, but if it is anything like the Da Vinci Code, Mark Kermode is probably correct. Plus, he's reviewing the FILM not the book, who cares if he's not read it? He's better off not reading it a anyway.
This comment has received too many negative votesshow
Christ you only think he's a good reviewer because you don't know many others. Vincent Canby is a proper reviewer, Roger Ebert is a proper reviewer. To be honest, I used to think that Kermode was good until I realised that his style was all business. People like to watch him take the piss out of a film. Even if he really doesn't think a film is that bad, he's shit all over it cause he knows that's what'll give him attention. His career is built on negative criticism and he knows it.
The best is Peter Travers mainly because he doesn't let his bias get in the way of ratings. He understands that film structure is more important than his feelings towards a film.
Kermode is good for laughs, Ebert makes you think, but both are guilty of allowing their feelings to rate a film.
There's no need to insult Brown because someone took his film and made it shtty.
Although I do agree with Kermode on one thing, Brown doesn't have any capacity for written dialogue.
Emotions are no way to judge the technicalities of a film. My point was that Peter Travers understands the difference between his opinion and what the film actually is. That to me is a very professional thing to do and why he's working at Rolling Stone and not radio.
There's no need to insult Brown, it's just fun. And the plot is his fault.
Also, if a film is supposed to be serious and exciting, but it inspires feelings of mirth and derision, then it's failed on some fundamental level hasn't it?
I never insulted Brown, I'm a huge fan, I can never put his stuff down. I think it as interesting though to point out that flaw about his literature because it doesn't seem to make a good on screen transition.
As for inspiring feelings, that has nothing to do with writing critique. Film critique isn't really about feelings. I hated Atonement but I recognize it as a well presented, well made film. I simply don't think Kermode is objective enough when he critiques films, damn entertaining though
Sorry, I meant I was insulting Brown. Because I felt like it.
Film critique is absolutely about feelings. Any film that doesn't have an emotional impact is worthless, and any film that makes the wrong impact has messed up somewhere.
Oh alright, do as you please, I can understand why people dislike him.
I don't think it's about feelings...
Sorry but I have to disagree, it's a profession and one must act in a professional manner. Anyone can gush over a film, but talking about the symbolism, the plot, the characters, the central meaning, and the artistic value are very difficult things to understand. A film is a story that is to be analyzed, if you happen to feel emotion while doing it that's a different story.
Kermode has done that many times. Check out his review for The Boat That Rocked. He acknowledged that it was a badly made mess of a film but admitted that he enjoyed it in spite of himself. That's a perfect example of a critic separating his feelings from the technicalities of the film.
As for Peter Travers, he's a whore who writes exclusively in catchphrases so he can get his name on posters. I see your point but a better example would be Roger Ebert.
I disagree. Obviously he has his biases but who doesn't? He always explains what the film is about in thematic terms, he discusses the ends that the filmmaking techniques achieve, and he isn't needlessly hyperbolic like Travers who seems to rave about absolutely everything. And that is a problem. It further serves to dumb down film criticism and leads to more Ben Lyons' in the world.
Yea and I think it gets in the way of his reviews, sorry but there are many examples of films he's called good and terrible that were clearly the opposite, based on stupid reasons. Travers usually never even states whether he likes a film. Thematic terms essentially mean nothing. Movies aren't about themes, some of the best made films have no real themes, The Sound of Music? I can't think of one theme in that film. Film making is about technique, pacing, it's a story.
My problems with Kermode have nothing to do with his taste in film, in has to do with his style of critique. Sometimes Travers will barely talk about a film, or write about a film. He always manages to give a proper rating to one however, rarely are his ratings ever wrong.
In the end the banter is humorous, but I want a rating. Rating to me means everything, it's essentially grading a film. Travers even though he's suckish at reviewing is great at grading.
I don't want you to get the wrong idea, I love Kermode's reviews, he's hilarious and brings up great points. That's why I mentioned that he's like Ebert. However he could be a little better, no one's perfect. You're taking this too personally, it's constructive criticism, I'm not destroying his skills as a critic. He's one of my faves, he's just not the best.
I'm not taking it personally, I'm just engaging in a debate. Don't get me wrong either, I'm no Kermode fanboy. I've disagreed with his reviews a number of times, but I'd still take his views over any other critics.
And I don't like grades or ratings but that's just me.
Sorry but you seemed slightly hostile about the whole thing, Perhaps that was just me(oy vey, huge test due tomorrow so I'm a bit antsy) I was being purely objective as well.
I think Travers understands what makes a good story better than Kermode for the reasons I stated. This is of course my opinion btw.
If I seemed hostile, it's only because these videos are often populated by idiots who don't know anything about Kermode's views and like to generalize about him. It's tiresome. Not saying you're anything like that but sometimes it's hard to tell. Moving on. Good luck on your test.
Generalize? Not at all, i enjoy him a great deal and find his reviews insightful. I just always find something a bit off about his interviews and I found out what it was for me.
yea...there are plenty of morons on youtube...the koolest invention ever made in the hands of utter morons,
This comment has received too many negative votesshow
This guy's too dumb to read a book and for some reason thinks he's in the position to slate the films. Moron, Ewan Mcgregor could fly the plane because he joined the military after he was adopted by the church. It's explained in the film and only an untalanted self-proclaimed film reviewer like Kermode is too dumb to realise that. Unless he hasn't realised it, arrogance isn't exactly the same as wit.
'Da Vinci Code' was at least watchable for a run of the mill thriller(masquerading as a smart, inventive one). But THIS film was absolute shit. Nobody could even say this was good and keep a straight face surely. And poor Ewan & Tom, they know they could do better than this...
TheEvilelvis89 2 weeks ago
I FUCKING HATE this douche... pretentious much???
ComandoPadentro 3 weeks ago
@ComandoPadentro
No, Kermode is the opposite of pretentious, and that's what makes him great.
Deal with it.
terratrema 2 weeks ago
Not being able to make a cup of tea for a minute, would be a disaster Dr
MrJizmonkey 4 weeks ago
This film and DaVinci Code was completely miscast. Robert Langdon should have been played by Kevin Kline.
Luvie1980 1 month ago
Love that this got a guy from a coma.
chanceie12 2 months ago 3
hoping this can save more lifes
Howler15 2 months ago
Terrible film...really bad...
crazee635 3 months ago
The melody that starts at 2.54 sounds like it's ripped off the Suspiria theme.
Rain13Dog 4 months ago
Intergalactically stupid. I love that phrase.
TubularMonkey 5 months ago
the film was shit, but I read the book when I was 16 or so, and thoroughly enjoyed it. If you hadn't read the book, the film would've made a lot less sense.
Rennikus 6 months ago
17 people are still in a coma.
GarthDiant 6 months ago
I don't know who is to blame. the director or Dan Brown. If this is scene by scene of the book with characters just explaining the plot, then the book is too blame but yeah this review is classic. he nailed it.
LivinWorstNightmare 6 months ago
Dan Brown is so dumb he doesn't know that you cannot store antimatter particles in a vessel made of matter - they would annihilate each other. So the idea of antimatter in a test tube is just utterly laughable and ill-informed. As I understand it, the only way to contain antimatter is with plasma, and/or magnetic fields.
sulijoo 6 months ago
@sulijoo I believe in the book he explains that the anti-matter is being held in place by two opposing magnets or something, and as the canister has been stolen from the CERN labs it had limited battery power for the magnets, and once they ran out, ka-boom etc.
Rennikus 6 months ago
I think as bad as the film is, if when i left the cinema if you told me that the film was 146 mins long, i wouldnt believe you. The time flies by...
Mind you, if you asked me to descibe the storyline, i would fail at that also...
Still, its great to see Tom Hanks, as well as the other cast playing the film with a straight bat, no sense that this is silly, even after said "helicopter scene" with a certain amount of "Anti matter", and a certain amount of parachute...
rorrt 8 months ago
I'm amazed how few views this has had. It's a classic review.
NovaStalker 9 months ago
It is intergalactically stupid.
coasterman16 9 months ago
That last statement was awsome. Very good counter point.
clipsryan 10 months ago
i think what made it worse is that the fucken leader of illuminati Max Koaler, wasnt in the fucken movie i was like what the fuck is this shit
chrisandwhitechapel 10 months ago
@chrisandwhitechapel you should punch yourself in the throat, you illiterate fuck
jacktalbot 10 months ago
@jacktalbot lolumadbro?
chrisandwhitechapel 9 months ago
@chrisandwhitechapel haveyougotaspacebarbro?
jacktalbot 9 months ago
@jacktalbot nawbro
chrisandwhitechapel 9 months ago
sorry, what is exposition?
SweetMintPie555 11 months ago
@SweetMintPie555 Explanation.
KajiCarson 10 months ago
It's kind of hypocritical that Kermode is complaining about exposition in this movie and yet he loves Inception which is even worse in that regard. He can be quite biased at times.
BigBoss7777777 11 months ago
@BigBoss7777777 I think the trade-off is that the expository dialogue in "Inception" was presented in scenes that were shot and acted in an interesting, dynamic way. With "Angels and Demons", it was just running and explaining. Booooooring.
JamesOhGoodie 7 months ago
"the unknown illuminati master?" has got to be the most cumbersome phrase i've ever heart
psionicman 11 months ago
@psionicman Heart what now?
KajiCarson 10 months ago
I agree with everything he says
Alastairjack123 1 year ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
Fuck off kermode!!!
Gandalfgrey93 1 year ago
What is the big hilarious reveal?
Kotowboy 1 year ago
bless ewan mcgregor, i love him but this monologue is hilarious:D
KruppaF 1 year ago
As people have already said anti matter annihilates when it comes into contact with matter so how on earth would it be stored in a vial. Dan Brown apparently hasn’t realised that anti matter has been created and studied for quite some time now. Its problem isn’t that it’s going to blow up the earth, instead scientists have trouble studying it because as soon as you create it pff it’s gone. My physics professor likes to rant about ignorant journalists. And really, the media have got it all wrong.
AbsoluteConvergence 1 year ago
Ewan really gets some horrible roles. Throughout this movie, I had to keep myself from shouting "WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU FROM?!"
DulBeat 1 year ago
Intergalacticly stupid! hahahah I love Mark, hes such an awesome guy.
Chopofiev 1 year ago
KErmode you were lucky, I was taken as a teenager to rome on holiday, just to follow the fucking route they took in the film, you know when tourists have maps that stand out like a strobe light, well my mum ahd the angels and demons book, worst holiday of my life and to make matters worse my mum thought i was being selfish, when i was happy enough to stay at home
etocadet 1 year ago
This movie was pretty bad. I completely agree with Kermode on this one
thepezdispenser 1 year ago
Is this the famous miracle rant that helped the guy out of the coma?
Karengulu 1 year ago 17
@Karengulu that's the one! It was my favorite review long before I even knew it had healing powers.
pesahson 1 year ago
@Karengulu
Yep, lol.
Marakinyo 1 year ago
@Karengulu No, that was the DaVinci Code.
Lessdeth14 3 days ago
In that clip Ewan McGregor is still deciding on his accent WHILE delivering his lines!
JamesOhGoodie 1 year ago 2
I feel better already, this rant really can create miracles
ellbo2 1 year ago
after mark's primer, listening to the clip from the movie cracked me up thoroughly
mammers11 1 year ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
Kermode why are you explaining what the movie is about if you think that it's unnecessary to explain things you retard !
Gandalfgrey93 1 year ago
@Gandalfgrey93 : Because that's his job? A movies job isn't to sit and explain every little thing to us - it's suppose to tell us a story and let us bring our own judgement to what is going on.
You're pretty much usless with this argument, understand the two differences here. Please.
1001000111 1 year ago
This has been flagged as spam show
Fuck you you faggot. Of course they have to explain things! How the fuck didn't you expect to know what's going on. You British SHITFUCK
Gandalfgrey93 1 year ago
@Gandalfgrey93 your a complete dick !!! u shitfuck !
trickykid73 1 year ago
I’ve watched, The Da Vinci Code…lost count? I’ve only seen Angels & Demons, once on DVD. Both are entertaining kinder like modern day Indiana Jones. Brilliantly filmed and Dolby stereo 6trcak digital is top notch.
Obi Wan plays a bad boy in this.
EmpireLS56KW 1 year ago
''Angels and Demons'' was better than ''The DaVinci Code'' although i thought they were both good. tom hanks is a brilliant actor and both films were refeshingly different.
ec123456789able 1 year ago
@ec123456789able
Try reading Robert Anton Wilson's "Illuminatus"
Jcolinsol 1 year ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
This guy is an idiot. The movie is really good
Gandalfgrey93 1 year ago
HAHA
Ewan's voice
IDante1Savage 1 year ago
"So Thunderbirds" is right.
zionravescene 1 year ago
@zionravescene I think I'd actually prefer that at this point. Not even a "Thunderbirds" film (like the awful Jon Frakes film), just some puppets having adventures and what not.
JamesOhGoodie 1 year ago
Oh my god! That's what I have been saying all the time.
"The illuminati are going to kill the pope with anti-matter... But Star Trek is for nerds..."
bergulme 1 year ago
'who's driving the boat...' does anyone know what it is reference to?
orwell98 1 year ago
@orwell98 I think its a Bond movie where theres a massive fight going on with everyone on the boat, yet the boat keeps going straight. Hence, who's driving the boat?
Tbass17 1 year ago
@Tbass17 Cheers
orwell98 1 year ago
@orwell98 I don't think it's Bond, I think it's Liam Neeson's Taken. Neeson's daughter is taken and he has to get her back essentially. The ending takes place on a boat.
MKelly1919 1 year ago
This has been flagged as spam show
Kermode please, pretty please with sugar on top...fuck off
JohnThePunk584 1 year ago
I was once ranting about the awful shit dan brown is allowed to call writing only to be told by not 1 but 2 good friends that 'nah it aint that bad mate , its actually pretty good' I couldnt bring myself to point out the gaping flaws in there argument, now instead i keep a little bit of secret hatred for them at the back of my mind .
i hate mayo but 'the kermode/ mayo' combo is rather charming
TheHappydead 1 year ago
Very well observed by Mayo, Kermode's description was a bit Izzard-esque
TheCyberToad 1 year ago
"And is this all delivered as Eddie Izzard."
I wanna see Eddie explain Angels and Demons in his next stand up.
DontTouchMyVicodin 1 year ago 6
@DontTouchMyVicodin "If we don't find the bomb by midnight the Vatican is going to be filled with jam!"
JamesOhGoodie 1 year ago
Finally saw A and D a year to the day after this reviews. Dr K so on the money.
dodger9uk 1 year ago
0:37-0:46 is just flat out hilarious
2n2equals5 1 year ago
"it is intergalatically stupid" hahahahahaha
minimalist34 1 year ago 3
This review was dead on. Why did they never explain the motive of the villain? I know it's in the book, but the movie didn't even bother.
DulBeat 1 year ago
lol INTERGALACTICALLY stupid. Kermode rules.
WWAAK 1 year ago 3
Where was the antimatter before it was in the tube? Who put it in there and how'd he do it?
Bugsyboy333 1 year ago
Dan Brown writes sentences like "The famous man looked at the red cup."
RockBottomRiser21 1 year ago 62
Yeah, no wonder it's 600 fucking pages long with that kind of detail!
TheDensley7 1 year ago
a fellow stewart lee fan i see
Bjarku 1 year ago
@RockBottomRiser21 and you write things said by stewart lee?
killuminatiTOS 10 months ago
@RockBottomRiser21 Stewart Lee ! :D
KotowTV 5 months ago
I love it when people make conclusions about films without actually watching it. Like when there was uproar about Trainspotting when everyone said it "glorified" drug-use. Which is does not in any way.
KotowTV 5 months ago
I didn't see the film, but I have a hard time believing the part where antimatter is supposedly hidden under the Vatican in a test tube. Didn't anyone tell Darren Brown that antimatter can't be stored in ANYTHING, except maybe a magnetic field? As soon as the antimatter touched the test tube...BOOM. End of the film. Fucking moronic.
sulijoo 1 year ago
I think it's suspended by magnets. Still retarded, though.
LordCustard 1 year ago
Good review. I loved the book a couple of years ago, as I loved The Da Vinci Code before it, simply by forgetting how silly the whole plot is. It's also amazingly exciting. Trying to realize all this into a movie just won't work since you can actually see and hear how silly it all is. The book at least told the silly story at a decent pace and i was able to go with it. Stuff like this should be read, not seen, as you would believe even less of it.
meinderd80 2 years ago
"This movie is so The Thunderbirds" - lol
theyetidude 2 years ago 2
This comment has received too many negative votes show
I think this guy is an asshole.
littleeva 2 years ago
It was an awful film. I can't disagree with anything he's said.
Carfer22 2 years ago 4
haha...I love Kermode
Jadabh3 2 years ago 3
right on mark-stupid . on the positive side the cinematography and costumes/ set construction are 1st rate
ned262626 2 years ago
in the book it had a timer not a fucking bar and the time played a crucial part, in the book she couldnt change the battery so they point out they need it by 11 as it would take an hour to get it back to switzerland to put it back in its charger so when it goes past 11 you actually wonder if they find it what will they do, also Olivetti is the detective in the film and dies at the fire one and a chracter in the book called Konig reveals it all as he met the pope then 2 days later he died
etocadet 2 years ago
i was on the floor at "DR Robert Dingydong"
etocadet 2 years ago
Ugh, Dan brown's books annoy me, they distract from the more salient aspects of the world of conspiracy theories. It's for kiddy-vinkies.
Read the Illuminatus Trilogy, by Robert Anton Wilson and Robert Shea, at the very least, you shan't be bored.
Jcolinsol 2 years ago
Ewan McGregor is Hilariously bad in that clip. Jaysus
madammao 2 years ago 15
@madammao idd
RedOnChrome 9 months ago
This has been flagged as spam show
I dont get why Mayo's there, i think he gets paid to interrupt and be a sarcastic prick.
jazz4 2 years ago
It's his show what the heck are you talking about?
hippotoast 2 years ago
wow, he has his own show!? thats amazing, Mayo is so unlikeable, such a dull man. Check out those minuses, sorry if I offended anyone but I swear that guy doesnt have to be there for kermodes reviews...he doesnt add anything but sarcastic and interruptive comments.
jazz4 2 years ago
Comment removed
hippotoast 2 years ago 19
yeah, your right. I agree :)
jazz4 2 years ago 2
@hippotoast
So, in other words, they form sort of a Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson pair? :)
TheSilhouette 1 year ago
How does Mark Kermode keep that head of hair the way it is all the time? It has to be a rug!
EmpireLS56KW 1 year ago
@jazz4 I think he's just.....dead pan. I find him amusing
screwball82 2 years ago
It's quite awkward WITHOUT Mayo, he sorta represents the not-so-literate moviegoing public.
WWAAK 1 year ago
Tulse - You have either been brainwashed by his self adulating half-hour with his irritating sidekick or his transformation into the supercilious newsnight review Kermode. You merely point out his inconsistancies. Either that or you are he.
Bjorn1982 2 years ago
Wow, Evan McGregor overacting at best.
Deavi783 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
It`s a light, watchable film - why does this cock think every film has to change our perception of existance. The tragedy is that some people actually misinterpret his ability to mix complete bollocks with superficial factual snippets and peripheral information with Mayo, qualifies him as influential. He`s a total self- opinionated, one dimensional genital. The film isn`t The Third bloody Man granted but it`s not trying to be. His strike rate for a decent review is an industry joke.
Bjorn1982 2 years ago
Then why did he give Star Trek a glowing review and praise it as "tremendous fun?" Why is he championing the Harry Potter franchise? You shouldn't talk about somebody you know nothing about.
TulseLuper 2 years ago
LOL... he says "stupidest"
AvengingBeavers 2 years ago
I agree with everything the guy said about Dan Brown... He has as much talent as Heather Graham has... And that's saying something... They both write like 13 year-olds...
godlessfather 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
ahh what ever mate
read the friggin book
the film half lives up to the novel but this bloke ust says the film is crap
altho watchin all of his other videoes this guy just complanes abour every film thats friggin made. there critic and theres somone that jus doesnt like films. good fuckin profession.
the film is based on the book not anytin else. not based on any other film. its a film about abook and the director obviously has read the book and thought right im gonna make a film..
ahadouche
jackshurvo 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
this man is a friggin douche bag.
angels and demons is an awesome film. how is this a stupid movie. if you listen to this w*&nker he cant even say stuff right. i thort it was a space time contiunum.
he dont even no his film (taken) i believe is the kidnaped. film.. god i could rant bout this bloke all day.
jackshurvo 2 years ago
haha shut up! don't pretend you know anything about film, as soon as you said the word 'good' anywhere near angel's and demon's you became a film pig. you clearly have no understanding of film, you just like quick fast paced pieces of shit where priests (Ewan McGregor) can fly helicopters, it is embarrassing! I don't think your qualified to have a go at a man who clearly understands film, with an opinion like that. Literally everyone with half a brain cells knows angel's was a joke.
ollymcguirk 2 years ago
GI priest funnist part in a movie i have seen in years, random and stupid, movie over all laugh most of the time through it ^ - ^
ladylilith06 2 years ago
"You are a man of great faith. You believe, though you have not seen."
Genius!
RockBottomRiser21 2 years ago
"A chair is a useful invention invited as we know incidentally to accommodate the kitchen table that was invented by Jesus in THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST in that comedy scene" - LOL
angrycinephile 2 years ago 3
Kermode later (or was it earlier) mentioned in a podcast that though A&D was utterly stupid, it was still passably entertaining and alluded that it was not films like this that were pushing him towards retiring from his film critic career but another film called "Bride Wars" or something.
Treblaine 2 years ago
He's unnecessarily scathing at times but he does it in such a humorous and accurate manner who is spot on most of the time. The quip regarding Armin Mueller Stahl in particular had me laughing and nodding in acknowledgement simultaneously.
Angels and Demons was a poor film that was bereft of any excitement or tension, while riddled by some bad acting by Ewan 'Empire Icon' McGregor. I'd say it's worse than Da Vinci Code, which while aking an unsuccessful transition, was more watchable for me
samlux2 2 years ago
what is peoples problems with Kermode this is his job, he is supposed to be passionate about films he's a FILM CRITIC!!, bloody hell if you don't agree with his opinions fine, god knows I love him, but I will never agree him with on Mamma Mia but I don't vilify him for being wrong! :)
apathyriot 2 years ago 31
This has been flagged as spam show
Just watched Angels & Demons Movie here for free:
MOOVZON[dot]COM/angels-demons/
moovieforfreeee 2 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
Just watched Angels & Demons Movie here for free:
MOOVZON[dot]COM/angels-demons/
moovieforfreeee 2 years ago
I think the movie was great. A perfect mix of symbols and ancion and overall very good. I know it is very unlikely for this to happen, but it's a movie! What do we have movies for!?
Steinap 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
HAVEN'T YOU STOPPED TALKIN'G YET, LAMARR? SHUT YOUR FAT GREASY JOWELS, YOU SOUTHERN WHOPPER!!! You really are not as important as you think, mate. Buy a mirror and some Head & Shoulders, for feck's sake.
Beestroker 2 years ago
'why does one of the greatest actors of all time choose to do bone movies'
because he's a long, long, long, long, looooooooooooooooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnggggggg way from being one of the best actors of all time.
Forrest Gump = shittest, ovverrated film and performance ever.
grtas1 2 years ago 4
Sorry but Forrest Gump was a GREAT performance, the MOVIE was overrated though.
WWAAK 1 year ago
This guy is freaking great. Nobody this right on and entertaining in the states.
treezrok 2 years ago 6
So, he didn't like it then?
opopanax100 2 years ago 3
This comment has received too many negative votes show
And leave the mullet alone, you belter! Have ya seen the feckin' tsunami on your head? Armin was born in Germany, mate, you should know that in your job and he played a German cardinal in the film. You were probably so wired that you were dancin' in the aisles and chatting up the Albatross Vendor. Get your act together, discard the desire to keep the '50s alive and take a frickin' Mogadon, will ya!?!
Beestroker 2 years ago
How come he looks like Nick Faldo with Mark Lamarr's old haircut?
Beestroker 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
6 gallons of Sunny Delight. 3 jars of coffee. 5 strips of Pro Plus. 7 grammes of Cocaine. 4 Duracell AAA batteries to bit installed up my arse. 1 jar of Brylcreem. This is Mark Kermode's rider whenever he appears on the BBC.
COOL YOUR BOOTS, MAN!
Beestroker 2 years ago
why does one of the greatest actors of all time choose to do bone movies
abrelosojo 2 years ago 3
3:16 Clark Kent 3:18 Super Reviewer!
Barn0 2 years ago
Can I get peanut butter here?
6000mphx 2 years ago
Tbh I thought Ewan wasnt doing an accent lol.
I knew he was supposed to be Irish even though the original character was Italian or whatever but in the the film it was just Ewan's normal accent except when he said "senori" or whatever.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not criticising him, I adore Ewan McGregor, he's my favourite actor, that's why I was like grrrr when Kermode brought his accent up lol.
At least he was doing his normal accent rather than a bad Irish one lol..
JoviAlways98 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
I think, as always, Kermode is a little harsh on this film! It is an excellent film - calling it 'stupid' is not an argument.
I do understand his accent point - Ewan's heavily Scottish whose told to do an Irish accent for an Italian setting...
Funny?! In what way?
"MIssion Impossible goes to the Vatican" xD
Catholic church does come out better in the end - a lovely ending.
"You believe though you have not seen" - genius!
Kimberleg 2 years ago
hahahaha it is an excellent film! haha 2001 is and EXCELLENT film not this shit hahaha
ollymcguirk 2 years ago 3
He says it's stupid because it makes no sense.
samsunghy 2 years ago
"Tell me, based on this clip where he's from?"
LOL! I have no idea.
hanshotfirst1138 2 years ago 2
I live Ewan.. but even after I found out what the accent was meant to be, I still couldn't hear it lmao,,
Kermode speaks the truth =] In a very amusing fashion.
Purdy123abc 2 years ago
to be honest i rally enjoyed angels and demons and i thought that it was well made. But i agree that the books are badly written.
P.S The kidnapped movie was called
Taken
Kubrick08 2 years ago
i agree with him....i was furious after seeing the movie....i couldn't stop ranting for like an hour....i think the only reason they tampered with the story of the book is so that the church wont get offended...and it was funny...the end was shocking and funny!
theblackdahlia88 2 years ago
The excessive explaining is very annoying. That's why I can't stand watching american crime shows like CSI.
kutuluu 2 years ago 4
This has been flagged as spam show
Watch a chilling Christian thriller THE LAST SUPPER about "Mary Magdaline' encountering a psycho...to watch vid, click on my name Devilnorm
Devilnorm 2 years ago
You don't like the movie,you don't watch it
You won't critisize the opinion of others though
azazel166 2 years ago
I found a website where you can watch Angels & Demons movie for FREE! Check it out!
MOVIEM[replacewithdot]TV/drama/angels-demons/
NeobuxAdvisor 2 years ago
Comment removed
bloc47 2 years ago
Dan Brown is one of the biggest hacks of the last 20 years.
TheSilhouette 2 years ago 19
@TheSilhouette as usual, the biggest hacks make the most moneys :)
Blowjegek 1 year ago
the best part of this review is reading the comments of people who defend hack writers like dan brown, not to mention people so insecure about their own half pined opinions that they will take it all out on the good doctor, who is, AS USUAL, completely correct in his assessment of an obviously vapid and mindlessly stupid movie. KERMODE FOR THE WIN, YET AGAIN.
istvanmatis 2 years ago 5
This comment has received too many negative votes show
Now I'm convinced. Mark Kermode really does have a low IQ. He just uses arrogance in the hope of appearing witty. It's not that the book was boring, he's just too dumb to read it. Anyone who isn't easily confused would understand that Ewan Mcgregor could fly the plane because he joined the military some time after he was adopted by the church. It's explained in the movie and only an idiot wont get it. Wish Roger Ebert or Jonathon Ross were reviewing instead of this fool.
leahsimur 2 years ago
You missed Kermode's point entirely.
kylehudson00 2 years ago 3
Stephen Fry on Dan Browns books:
"Arse gravy of the worse kind."
Are you going to accuse him of having a low IQ also?
simeoneous 2 years ago 8
You're an idiot. Mark Kermode is one of the most important film critics around at the moment. He knows film inside out, and has a real passion for it. I've not seen this film, but if it is anything like the Da Vinci Code, Mark Kermode is probably correct. Plus, he's reviewing the FILM not the book, who cares if he's not read it? He's better off not reading it a anyway.
bloc47 2 years ago 6
This comment has received too many negative votes show
Christ you only think he's a good reviewer because you don't know many others. Vincent Canby is a proper reviewer, Roger Ebert is a proper reviewer. To be honest, I used to think that Kermode was good until I realised that his style was all business. People like to watch him take the piss out of a film. Even if he really doesn't think a film is that bad, he's shit all over it cause he knows that's what'll give him attention. His career is built on negative criticism and he knows it.
leahsimur 2 years ago
The best is Peter Travers mainly because he doesn't let his bias get in the way of ratings. He understands that film structure is more important than his feelings towards a film.
Kermode is good for laughs, Ebert makes you think, but both are guilty of allowing their feelings to rate a film.
Sshelly34213 2 years ago
Films are an art form- you have to involve your feelings in any assessment of their worth.
This film IS stupid. Just 'cos Dan Brown's read about renaissance art on wikipedia it doesn't mean he knows what he's talking about.
TheloniousFunk1 2 years ago
how is the film Brown's fault....
There's no need to insult Brown because someone took his film and made it shtty.
Although I do agree with Kermode on one thing, Brown doesn't have any capacity for written dialogue.
Emotions are no way to judge the technicalities of a film. My point was that Peter Travers understands the difference between his opinion and what the film actually is. That to me is a very professional thing to do and why he's working at Rolling Stone and not radio.
Sshelly34213 2 years ago
There's no need to insult Brown, it's just fun. And the plot is his fault.
Also, if a film is supposed to be serious and exciting, but it inspires feelings of mirth and derision, then it's failed on some fundamental level hasn't it?
TheloniousFunk1 2 years ago
I never insulted Brown, I'm a huge fan, I can never put his stuff down. I think it as interesting though to point out that flaw about his literature because it doesn't seem to make a good on screen transition.
As for inspiring feelings, that has nothing to do with writing critique. Film critique isn't really about feelings. I hated Atonement but I recognize it as a well presented, well made film. I simply don't think Kermode is objective enough when he critiques films, damn entertaining though
Sshelly34213 2 years ago
Sorry, I meant I was insulting Brown. Because I felt like it.
Film critique is absolutely about feelings. Any film that doesn't have an emotional impact is worthless, and any film that makes the wrong impact has messed up somewhere.
TheloniousFunk1 2 years ago
Oh alright, do as you please, I can understand why people dislike him.
I don't think it's about feelings...
Sorry but I have to disagree, it's a profession and one must act in a professional manner. Anyone can gush over a film, but talking about the symbolism, the plot, the characters, the central meaning, and the artistic value are very difficult things to understand. A film is a story that is to be analyzed, if you happen to feel emotion while doing it that's a different story.
Sshelly34213 2 years ago
Kermode has done that many times. Check out his review for The Boat That Rocked. He acknowledged that it was a badly made mess of a film but admitted that he enjoyed it in spite of himself. That's a perfect example of a critic separating his feelings from the technicalities of the film.
As for Peter Travers, he's a whore who writes exclusively in catchphrases so he can get his name on posters. I see your point but a better example would be Roger Ebert.
TulseLuper 2 years ago 3
Yea but not all the time and that's a problem because that's the whole point of film review.
whore? Who cares, he gives films the correct rating. I already acknowledged the fact that he was sht at analysis.
So is Kermode by the way, sometimes he's funny, but sometimes he's just irritating.
Sshelly34213 2 years ago
I disagree. Obviously he has his biases but who doesn't? He always explains what the film is about in thematic terms, he discusses the ends that the filmmaking techniques achieve, and he isn't needlessly hyperbolic like Travers who seems to rave about absolutely everything. And that is a problem. It further serves to dumb down film criticism and leads to more Ben Lyons' in the world.
TulseLuper 2 years ago
Yea and I think it gets in the way of his reviews, sorry but there are many examples of films he's called good and terrible that were clearly the opposite, based on stupid reasons. Travers usually never even states whether he likes a film. Thematic terms essentially mean nothing. Movies aren't about themes, some of the best made films have no real themes, The Sound of Music? I can't think of one theme in that film. Film making is about technique, pacing, it's a story.
Sshelly34213 2 years ago
My problems with Kermode have nothing to do with his taste in film, in has to do with his style of critique. Sometimes Travers will barely talk about a film, or write about a film. He always manages to give a proper rating to one however, rarely are his ratings ever wrong.
In the end the banter is humorous, but I want a rating. Rating to me means everything, it's essentially grading a film. Travers even though he's suckish at reviewing is great at grading.
Sshelly34213 2 years ago
I don't want you to get the wrong idea, I love Kermode's reviews, he's hilarious and brings up great points. That's why I mentioned that he's like Ebert. However he could be a little better, no one's perfect. You're taking this too personally, it's constructive criticism, I'm not destroying his skills as a critic. He's one of my faves, he's just not the best.
Sshelly34213 2 years ago
I'm not taking it personally, I'm just engaging in a debate. Don't get me wrong either, I'm no Kermode fanboy. I've disagreed with his reviews a number of times, but I'd still take his views over any other critics.
And I don't like grades or ratings but that's just me.
TulseLuper 2 years ago
Sorry but you seemed slightly hostile about the whole thing, Perhaps that was just me(oy vey, huge test due tomorrow so I'm a bit antsy) I was being purely objective as well.
I think Travers understands what makes a good story better than Kermode for the reasons I stated. This is of course my opinion btw.
Sshelly34213 2 years ago
If I seemed hostile, it's only because these videos are often populated by idiots who don't know anything about Kermode's views and like to generalize about him. It's tiresome. Not saying you're anything like that but sometimes it's hard to tell. Moving on. Good luck on your test.
TulseLuper 2 years ago
Generalize? Not at all, i enjoy him a great deal and find his reviews insightful. I just always find something a bit off about his interviews and I found out what it was for me.
yea...there are plenty of morons on youtube...the koolest invention ever made in the hands of utter morons,
Sshelly34213 2 years ago
thank god someone knows what they are talking about!
ollymcguirk 2 years ago
Comment removed
bloc47 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
This guy's too dumb to read a book and for some reason thinks he's in the position to slate the films. Moron, Ewan Mcgregor could fly the plane because he joined the military after he was adopted by the church. It's explained in the film and only an untalanted self-proclaimed film reviewer like Kermode is too dumb to realise that. Unless he hasn't realised it, arrogance isn't exactly the same as wit.
leahsimur 2 years ago
No - he just doesn't read literary chewing gum like the shitty doorstoppers that Dan Brown writes.
bbqplatypus318 2 years ago 3
I remember when kermode was reviewing Atonement he said he'd read and loved the book.
In terms of dumbness Brown takes Mcewan hands down.
queenban 2 years ago
Comment removed
hanshotfirst1138 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
This is coming from a guy who liked Indiana Jones 4. -_-
I watched this film today and I loved it...as I did, Quantum of Solace.
^ Another one on Kermodes slamming victims.
Mharkin007 2 years ago