Despite being the weakest film in the 'Robert Langdon' movie series, Inferno succeeds in keeping the viewer engaged throughout its run- time. However, the elements of thrill and suspense significantly wane out towards its climax. Dan Brown is known for seamlessly blending history and fiction and there are truckloads of both in Inferno but perhaps what's missing are the bad guys. Also, the film is lacking in terms of carnage. There is too much talk but little action.
Speaking of the bad guys, Tom Hanks' Langdon thrives on a chilling nemesis like the one played by Ewan McGregor or Ian McKellar in Angels & Demons and The Da Vinci Code, respectively. Alas, Inferno has little to offer in this department! All it offers are minor antagonists who do little more than serve the purpose of a McGuffin.
Although, Hanks is not at his best, he stills delivers a solid performance. We all love those moments when Hanks' Langdon beguiles us with his knowledge of history with almost Sherlock Holmes-like reassurance. One wishes Inferno had more of those quintessential Langdon moments. Felicity Jones yet again justifies her casting as to why intelligent men (Dickens, Hawking, etc.) would want to fall for a woman like her. Irrfan Khan's charismatic presence can be felt throughout the movie. The thespian continues to make India proud in the global arena.
In a nutshell, watching Inferno is a must if you have watched The Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons. As for the rest, you can skip it if History or Literature bores you to death.
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Speaking of the bad guys, Tom Hanks' Langdon thrives on a chilling nemesis like the one played by Ewan McGregor or Ian McKellar in Angels & Demons and The Da Vinci Code, respectively. Alas, Inferno has little to offer in this department! All it offers are minor antagonists who do little more than serve the purpose of a McGuffin.
Although, Hanks is not at his best, he stills delivers a solid performance. We all love those moments when Hanks' Langdon beguiles us with his knowledge of history with almost Sherlock Holmes-like reassurance. One wishes Inferno had more of those quintessential Langdon moments. Felicity Jones yet again justifies her casting as to why intelligent men (Dickens, Hawking, etc.) would want to fall for a woman like her. Irrfan Khan's charismatic presence can be felt throughout the movie. The thespian continues to make India proud in the global arena.
In a nutshell, watching Inferno is a must if you have watched The Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons. As for the rest, you can skip it if History or Literature bores you to death.
For more on the world of cinema, please visit my film blog "A Potpourri of Vestiges".