Richard J. Brzostek - 02/27/2012 
While movies about angels are very rare for Polish cinema compared to Hollywood, there are a couple that do exist. Angel in Krakow (Aniol w Krakowie) and its sequel, Angel in Love (Zakochany aniol), would be two good examples. Angel in Krakow finished in a way that left a lot still unfulfilled, so rounding out the story in a sequel is appropriate. Although some say a sequel is never as good as the original, I think in this case, the sequel is far better than the original.
The story takes place two years after the first part left off. Giordano (Krzysztof Globisz) is still a very naive person, slowly getting more used to the ways of the world, although is fortunate enough to have a couple of angels keeping an eye out for him to make sure he is okay. His superiors in Heaven decide that they will cut him loose from being an angel and let him be just a man. This unexpected change is quite a shock for poor Giordano, however there is something also very good in store for him – love. As Giordano is clueless on anything to do with women, there are more than a few hilarious parts to this film.
There is a lot more that happens in Angel in Love compared to the first part. Although don’t get me wrong, I do think Angel in Krakow is funny, Angel in Love makes me laugh probably twice as much. There is another contrast between these two movies -- while Angel in Krakow left off on a sad note, Angel in Love ends quite well. What else can we expect in a feel good movie?
Angel in Love is a charming, modern-day fairy tale. Although the story in Angel in Love can stand alone just fine, I still would recommend watching Angel in Krakow before you see this one as that sets the stage. Angel in Love is both a love story and a comedy that is truly funny. I have to say, there were a few surprisingly spicy parts too. At any rate, if you're looking for an upbeat, romantic-type of comedy, look no further. |
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