Angel Heart

TriStar Pictures | Release Date: March 6, 1987

7.7	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 46 Ratings

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SteveSAug 3, 2019

This movie may not float everyone's boat, but it has enough substance and suspense to make it worth a watch.

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eva3si0nApr 29, 2022

Angel Heart is a classic detective film of the late 80s with elements of neo-noir and psychological horror films. A star-studded cast, great acting by Mickey Rourke and a slyly braided plot. A lover of this genre, Angel Heart will clearlyAngel Heart is a classic detective film of the late 80s with elements of neo-noir and psychological horror films. A star-studded cast, great acting by Mickey Rourke and a slyly braided plot. A lover of this genre, Angel Heart will clearly like the presence of an otherworldly and unknown.… Expand

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gracjanskiMar 23, 2021

Somehow I didnt like this movie: it is too long and the story is **** sometimes. Maybe the detective setting is saturated. The end is interesting of course, because the whole movie is about it.

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ozzsoffyMar 23, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I choose this movie because of a computer game I played, Gabriel Knight, that was based on this movie.

it is a different kind of movie, very film nuar, very dark, it was good. I liked it, but I will not watch it again and I dont think it is for everyone.… Expand

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Voodoo123Sep 27, 2019

Wonderfully textured cinematography with some arresting imagery sporting a talented cast with good production overall sadly never quite coalesced. The combination of an under cooked screenplay and some messy editing resulting in pacing issuesWonderfully textured cinematography with some arresting imagery sporting a talented cast with good production overall sadly never quite coalesced. The combination of an under cooked screenplay and some messy editing resulting in pacing issues and so Angel Heart never quite took me away to the dark places it so clearly wanted me to go.... See 1990's Jacobs ladder for a more convincing spooky atmospheric whirring. Still an entertaining watch though!… Expand

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mohamad91hkMay 15, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The film attracts you until the end, then it makes you disappointed. The twist at the end was so silly, especially when Mickey Rourke (Harry Angel) found out that he killed all suspects !! I think it could be better.

I really liked Mickey Rourke acting, He deserved to be awarded the Oscar for this performance.… Expand

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Kai82Apr 25, 2020

A somehow overlooked detective story with occult elements set in the fifties in New York. The private investigator Harry Angel is hired by the mysterious businessman Louis Cyphre to find the formerly famous musician Johnny Favourite whoA somehow overlooked detective story with occult elements set in the fifties in New York. The private investigator Harry Angel is hired by the mysterious businessman Louis Cyphre to find the formerly famous musician Johnny Favourite who disappeared at the end of World War II. As he digs deeper he is draw into the occult, voodoo and supernatural looking elements. The main story is excellent but in a way you only fully comprehend it when the final twist is revealed. Like with every good detective story there are some hints that point in this direction and of cause there is far more than meets the eye. This is also the reason why I must stop here because spoilers will ruin the movie. There is an excellent cast of main actors with Mickey Rouge, Robert deNiro and Lisa Bonet. All made an excellent performance that helped to deliver the characters and story. Special warning: If you know Lisa Bonet only from the Cosby Show than you can be shocked by her role. The style, visuals and soundtrack increase the immersion and create a good atmosphere. I just realised that I cant write anything more because of spoilers. Overall this is an overlooked movie with a story you can discuss for hours with friends. Bonus knowledge: It is based on the book of the same name and is one of the few book adaptations that is equal good as the source material.… Expand

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Boggiebamph123Oct 16, 2022

The acting of Robert De Niro...Mickey Rourke...and Lisa Bonet elevate this film tremendously. A detective story to the bone. With supernatural and religious elements creeping throughout the entire plot. Some suspense and horror but more of aThe acting of Robert De Niro...Mickey Rourke...and Lisa Bonet elevate this film tremendously. A detective story to the bone. With supernatural and religious elements creeping throughout the entire plot. Some suspense and horror but more of a psychological detective story at it's core. Robert De Niro OWNS this role. Rourke keeps you intrigued throughout the entire film. Bonet brings a powerful energy to her role. Overall they save the film from being a mediocre effort to being a good film.… Expand

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