Directed by:
Alan ParkerScreenplay:
Alan ParkerCinematography:
Michael SeresinComposer:
Trevor JonesCast:
Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro, Lisa Bonet, Charlotte Rampling, Stocker Fontelieu, Dann Florek, Kathleen Wilhoite, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Rick Washburn (more)VOD (2)
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In the 1950s Brooklyn a seedy PI is hired by a shady client to track down a singer who reneged on a debt. The investigation takes an unexpected and somber turn. (Lionsgate US)
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An excellent psychological thriller on the border of horror and noir detective genres, with top-notch casting and professional, intelligent direction. Alongside The Omen, it's my favorite film with a satanic theme. The dark atmosphere is primarily created through inventive and excellent cinematography, characterized by views of rain-soaked night streets. The film features many elements of voodoo rituals, and unlike many other titles, it has lost practically none of its quality over time. It's arguably Mickey Rourke's best performance in his career. Angel Heart is about how the protagonist, by accepting a single job, descends into hell itself and reaches the depths of his mental and physical strength. Overall impression: 95%.
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Mickey Rourke is OK and easily carries the entire film on his shoulders, while the investigation is quite interesting with an atmosphere matching the best crime thrillers. And yet, I can’t rate it higher than what you see. The script, as it has been mentioned here several times, failed to reach me, to draw me into the plot or to shock me in any significant way. And the ending, full of supernatural and mysticism, was okay from the director's point of view and, like a few other scenes from this film, uncompromisingly and thrillingly delivered, but it rather spoiled the whole view of the film for me. That said, a very decent thriller and a must for the fans of the genre.
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The dark journey of the private eye to hell itself. Very atmospheric, dark and depressing, and I like that. Rourke gives the performance of his life and De Niro, although he only appears for a few minutes, convinces you with his long fingernails and demonic appearance that no one would be better suited to the role of Lou Cypher. All this in an audiovisual treat that literally gets under your skin.
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A devilish film that lacks a little more audience appeal and dynamism for my taste. However, Alan Parker does a spectacular job, he perfectly builds the atmosphere, skillfully manages the lighting, and keeps the viewer in suspense throughout, leaving you unsure of what will happen in the next five minutes. The script is good enough (perhaps a bit too convoluted) and culminates in a shocking twist, which thankfully really works.
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A good thriller that gets a mysterious touch in the middle and by the end slides into horror. The story is not exactly packed with action, it moves forward rather slowly to reveal a surprising twist at the end, and it is really surprising. Formally, I don’t think there’s anything to reproach, but the film didn’t win my heart because voodoo is a topic that I don’t care much for, and that prevents a full score.
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