Angel's Dance

Well... I guess there can be something said for an HBO "free preview"! I caught this film totally by accident during one of HBO's free weekends. I must agree with the other users, that the film did lag a bit in the beginning. But being a Jim Belushi fan, I decided to stick it out. I was NOT disappointed! Although the acting was far from academy award quality, Belushi and a very well written script continued to hold my attention. If you get a chance to catch this one, DO IT! It's really well worth it!

David L. Corley's 'Angel's Dance' is an underrated quirky dark comedy. The screenplay is refreshing. The writing is quite clever and the humour is a delight. I enjoyed the twists and turns and the element of suspense is very well maintained. I only thought that Angel's transition in the end was a little drastic and the writer could have elaborated more here. 'Angel's Dance' is quite high in erotic quotient even though there are very few nude scenes. I can completely understand why Tony was infatuated by Angel. The principle cast, Jim Belushi, Kyle Chandler and Sheryl Lee are terrific. Jim Belushi performs naturally as the laidback hit-man and Kyle Chandler is equally brilliant as Stevie's impatient and unwilling-to-follow-instructions apprentice. There are only very few actresses who can play vulnerable, seductive and insane as convincingly as Sheryl Lee. The film is made within a modest budget. As such the execution is decent. Yet, the performances, writing and direction makes 'Angel's Dance' an enjoyable rainy day or late summer night choice.

Lags hard in the first 15 min. or so,but then the weapons & shooting scenes are really neat and realistic.The story line is average,but Belushi carries the movie well,as the true pro he is,and makes it convincing and funny,while the others are somewhat uncomfortable with their roles.It could have been a real flopper,but it seemed as though Belushi went the extra mile to make it a film worth watching,even just to see his great performance.The film also adds some interesting,unexpected twists.Worth your time.

I discovered this movie on HBO late late one night, and was pleasantly surprised. What starts out as a typical mob movie, with greasy hit men and fat Godfathers in Chicago, quickly turns unconventional with a change of scene to California. Our "heroine" in the movie (Lee) is a social recluse who dresses stiffs at the mortuary, while the "master" hit man (Belushi) surfs and eats tofu. Lee's character quickly goes from being the hunted to the hunter, which is the best part of the movie. Very entertaining to watch!

Sheryl Lee carries the first few minutes of this movie.

Her character is a rather strange young lady. ( Angel ) When James Belushi ( The Rose ) shows up things really get started.

The hitman training is strange to say the least, I guess most of us just don't think like that, and the characters all change though-out this movie. Sheryl Lee & James Belushi are both great in this movie.

Maybe there should be a sequel The Angel & The Rose it might be interesting,

A well done mob Hitman action flick. Check out the license # of the car at the end............