Angel-A (2007) 7/10

Angel-A is the newest film from director Luc Besson (La Femme Nikita, The Professional), and is his first adult narrative he's directed since the awful, The Messenger.

Angel-A is about a man in France who owes money to several loan sharks and must pay up by the end of the night, or else. Despondent he decides he'll jump off a bridge to end it all. Once on the bridge though, he finds a beautiful woman also about to jump. He tries to talk her out of it but of course she jumps anyway and he follows to save her. After saving his life, she pledges to do whatever it takes to help him get the money he needs.

The film is really about the main character's development throughout the film where he learns how to stand up for himself, and even to appreciate himself. Of course he falls in love with his beautiful companion, thus learning how to love others as well. The film works nicely and keeps the mood light and fun throughout most of the run time, while also getting serious without getting to heavy handed. Its a great departure from the director's mostly action packed filmography, and it's a welcome change that he delivers very well.

Overall - 7/10