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The Angel

Play trailer Poster for The Angel 2018,  1h 59m,  Crime/ Drama/ LGBTQ+ Play Trailer Watchlist
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72% Tomatometer 54 Reviews 70% Popcornmeter 250+ Ratings
A teenager embarks on a murderous crime spree with a friend he hopes to impress.
The Angel

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Critics Consensus

As unsettling as it is entertaining, El ángel takes an absorbingly stylish look at the horrific exploits of a real-life serial killer.

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Ben Sachs Chicago Reader Mar 23, 2020
The form and content never really jibe, but this might get under your skin anyway. Go to Full Review
Jamie Dunn Sight & Sound Jan 13, 2020
Ortega's energetic style means the character's hedonistic crime spree is never less than luridly entertaining. Go to Full Review
Michael Phillips Chicago Tribune Jan 10, 2019
2/4
Too little of "El Angel" escapes a second-hand, been-there, killed-that feeling. Go to Full Review
Victor Pineyro Seventh Art Studio Aug 30, 2020
8/10
Amazing initial sequence and music. The film centers so much on its main character that sometimes forgets about the story, still extremely captivating. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Matt Cipolla Film Monthly Jul 25, 2020
2/5
The film makes it clear about a third of the way through that it's interested in the 'how' instead of the 'why.' It's just that the 'how' isn't fascinating. Go to Full Review
Scott Phillips The Movie Isle Jul 24, 2020
Lorenzo Ferro anchors the film with his portrayal of Carlos Puch, but his performance is beautifully understated. Go to Full Review
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Theodore R Apr 19, 2019 El Ã?ngel takes a stylish, sexy and disturbing look at the life of an intriguing and seductive character - brought to life by a mesmerizing performance from Lorenzo Ferro. See more
Poe G Apr 16, 2019 sexy, moody, true crime thriller
Han P Apr 9, 2019 Beautifully told story about a young criminal you can not help falling in love with. The actors are phenomenal. I recommend this movie to everyone. See more
Feb 26, 2019 Peli mejor que el promedio
Feb 23, 2019 O diretor Ortega consegue extrair a simplicidade real nas cenas, fotografia muito bem construída, e a trilha sonora a altura, a cena da destruição do carro transmite um hype ao filme e ao estilo do diretor, detalhes como uma argentina com síndrome de down sentada em frente a sua casa enquanto o carro passa, isso ï¿ 1/2 (C) feito com pessoas reais e transmitem uma crua energia de afeição. Carlitos protagonizado por Ferro's, apresenta uma atuação digna de poucos atores jovens da Amï¿ 1/2 (C)rica latina, incorporou o personagem de forma leve e personificadamente transtornada como o real Carlitos, não deixando de lado a liberdade da juventude que acaba por se tornar em uma psicose. Vale uma justa admiração a atuação dos pais interpretados por Fanego's e Morán's. Minha primeira resenha aqui. Filme muito honesto. See more
Ron R Dec 6, 2018 Fantastic! You will fall in love with this film. Lorenzo Ferro was amazing as Carlos. I'm always amazed when a film can make me feel empathy towards a sociopath and this does just that for me. See more
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Movie Info

Synopsis A teenager embarks on a murderous crime spree with a friend he hopes to impress.
Director
Luis Ortega
Producer
Agustín Almodóvar, Pedro Almodóvar, Leticia Cristi, Pablo Culell, Esther García
Screenwriter
Luis Ortega, Rodolfo Palacios, Sergio Olguín
Distributor
The Orchard
Production Co
El Deseo S.A., The Orchard
Genre
Crime, Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 9, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 22, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$93.0K
Runtime
1h 59m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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