City of Angels

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Summary: Simply fantastic and touching!
Review: When I saw the movie, I realised it was one of the best recently. It was very touching. I recommend the movie to everyone, even those who think they are too "cool" to watch it. It is simply fantastic. END

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Summary: Absolutely wonderful filmmaking...
Review: "City of Angels" isn't one of those movies in which you leave the theatre with a humungous smile on your face, laughing all the way to the car while popcorn residue falls from the front of your shirt. In fact, it's possible to really dislike this film right after you see it. I know I left the theatre saying, "They can't do that! They just can't do that!" But after about a week of sitting at stop lights drenched in seemingly eternal crimson and haggling over mountains of bills, certain images work their way into your consciousness, images from the film you saw a week ago, and you can almost feel an angel's hand on your shoulder as you stand in the ten items or less line at Lucky. The beauty of this film, for me, lies as much in the world it creates as well as the story it tells. Nicholas Cage and Meg Ryan create an amazing, if improbable, chemistry through which we feel every emotion in front of us; Dennis Franz gives an exceptional performance as the lovable fallen angel; And then there's Andre Braugher, who I believe is one of the finest actors anywhere, period. But the true credit for this film's stunning grace is deserved by director Brad Siberling. The world which he creates is one of angels and humans, but not a world in which those angels play baseball or are obsessed with death. "City of Angels" is about life, and Siberling's angels are appreciators of humans,doing so quietly, and yet with immense strength. The direction of their placement is perfect, and each action of theirs reminds us of an appreciation for humans (and life)that gives Cage's character all the more beauty, and credability in the closing scenes. Indeed, it is the nuances of "City of Angels" which make it so good. The supplemental material on this Special Edition DVD gives us insight into those nuances, and is just another example of why this format should be supported. "City of Angels" is a movie which becomes a part of you. It teaches how incredible the human experience really is. And when you believe that, you can almost feel an angel smiling right at you.

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Summary: Something about meg ryan! 26th june 2004.
Review: No affense or anything, but i don't like meg ryan. Her films are entirely boring, i think she as ruined herself abit by her surgery, and i would feel sorry for any pretty actress who had the same. God bless mine hasn't had anything done.

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Summary: A lesson in learning to appreciate the small things in life
Review: I enjoyed this movie very much. The cast is terrific. Meg Ryan and Nicholas Cage in the lead, and supporting Dennis Franz was excellent in this film (I discovered his acting for the first time). "Homicide"s Andre Braugher also had a small supporting role. Since I watched the movie, I have not looked at the world the same. It is a small lesson in appreciating life within the larger story of romance. It is wonderful in its examples of how humans take for granted all the world has to offer. Beyond the romance, I think the story of this movie is to not let life simply pass you by, but to actually touch, feel, and smell all that life has to offer. You never know how much longer you may have the opportunity. The other main focus of this movie is the romance. You find yourself wanting Seth (Nicholas Cage) to get the girl, but you also know the possible disadvantages of his choice to be with her. In the end, once the decision is made, he must accept whatever consequences life hands him. I gave this movie only 4 stars because toward the end of the movie, I predicted what was about to happen and was not happy with the fate of some of the characters. Overall, it was great and I recommend it to all hopeless romantics.

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Summary: The ending sucked.
Review: The movie's ending is contrived and sucked mightily. I wanted my money back. Don't bother with this one.

A. Andino
NYC

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Summary: Very Good
Review: Meg Ryan plays a nurse named Maggie who loses a patient on the operating table, who is visited by an angel named Seth(played by Nicholas Cage.) Of course, our main character doesn't believe in angels, but that is what makes the movie interesting. The two actors work very well together. Cage has an engaging gentile side and Ryan matches the emotions very nicely. This is a love story, which has some very tragic parts. Bring a box of Kleenex along, you will enjoy this one.

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Summary: A Great Love Story
Review: To have loved...nothing can be better. This story teaches us the true meaning of love. A tear jerker for the ladies. The reality of life for so many. A film to be added to any romantic's collection.

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Summary: It could have been great... but...
Review: I want to explain why I don't like this movie, without spoiling anything. First off, this movie has one of the most fantastic soundtracks ever, and I fully reccomend buying it, even if you never see the movie, it's fantastic.

Second... hmmm... I like movies that make me think. If it's a comedy, great jokes, a fun time... If it's a drama, I want real issues, I want a good plot... and if it's a tragedy... well, there better should be a good reason to make it a tragedy.

This movie makes me feel helpless. There is a point they continually try to drive home in this film, so much so that it overwhelms you at times. That point is life, breathing, thinking, feeling, living. The movie has Angels in it. Angels cannot feel, cannot touch, can't feel emotion. An angel asks a child in the beginning what she will miss about life. She says "fuzzy pajamas". It's about textures, it seems.

Well they make their point, they make it well... aaaaaaannnnd then they go overboard. This movie could have been fantastic and meaningful, and they felt like they had to push it too far to make their point. We get it, okay, we get it... you didn't have to go and make it end like that, okay?

Basically I loved this movie until I got to the end. I've never watched it again. Why did I even give it 3 stars then? Well, because I thought that until the end, they did a great job. So, just turn it off 10 minutes before the credits. It's perfect then.

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Summary: It's not a remake. It's a retelling.
Review: "Wings of Desire" is among of my favorite movies. To say that "City of Angels" is a remake of "Wings of Desire" is wrong. It is a retelling. "City of Angels" in my opinion was not as profound as "Wings of Desire". It lacked the impact of how Angels were portrayed and focused more the underlying theme of love. Which brings me to my point that "City of Angels" is just a love story. And a fairly decent love story it is by Hollywood standards. If I had never seen "Wings of Desire" then I would've probably liked this movie more. But being a fan of "Wings of Desire" has somewhat heightened my expectations of movies that portray Angels. In "Wings of Desire" the Angel that chose mortality used love as an inspiration to desire all that life has to offer. While in "City of Angels" the Angel there chose mortality because he fell in love with a mortal woman. It is not as deep and inspirational as "Wings of Desire". They are two very different movies.

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Summary: Love this film
Review: The music fits the movie perfectly. Meg Ryan and Nick Cage are both very convincing in their roles. The movie renews your belief in angels. It makes you sure that they are everywhere. For anyone who has loved someone completely or would like to be loved that way it is is the movie to own. I never get tired of watching it. Andre Braugher is excellent as is Dennis Franz. It makes you laugh, cry and gives you hope. If you don't like this film, you need a hug. If you do like this, try Phonomenon with John Travolta too. You'll love them both. My husband (who is not into "chick flicks") loves them too. They are not over-done or sappy or corny, just wonderful!!! Don't miss them!!!