Angels and Demons

The novel “Angels and Demons” is a literary work of Dan Brown who is both plagued with intrigue and success. An upcoming film based on the novel is set for release in May 2009. “Angels and Demons” is the second film adaptation of Brown’s books. The first one is the film, “Da Vinci Code,” which received both praises and criticisms but was profitable nonetheless. Multi-awarded actor, Tom Hanks, takes up the major role in both “Da Vinci Code” and “Angels and Demons” films.

Angels and Demons film and book

The setting of “Angels and Demons” novel took place prior to the “Da Vinci Code.” However, the director of both films opted to make “Angels and Demons” as a sequel instead of a prequel. Both novels depict the story about a man named Robert Langdon. In “Angels and Demons,” Langdon was summoned to the Vatican City to conduct a probe on a murder case. The investigation leads the main character, Robert Langdon, to uncover the schemes of a secret society to kill four cardinals and destroy St. Peter’s Basilica during a papal election.