resurfaces, threatening to destroy the Vatican with the antimatter bomb at midnight. Langdon, along with scientist Vittoria Vetra

The story begins with the death of the Pope. As the Catholic Cardinals gather in the Vatican for Conclave to elect a new Pope, a secret society known as the Illuminati (a group of scientists who were persecuted by the church centuries ago) resurfaces. They kidnap the four Preferiti (the top candidates for教皇) and threaten to kill them, one per hour, culminating in the destruction of the Vatican using a canister of antimatter (a super-weapon stolen from CERN).

For Tamil fans who grew up watching hero-centric films, Angels & Demons offers a different kind of hero—one who solves puzzles with his brain rather than his fists. Yet, the tension is sky-high.

If you have seen the movie in English, rewatching the offers a fresh perspective. The urgency of the 4-hour timeline is easier to follow when you aren't struggling with English symbology terms translated into Latin.