Avenging Angelo

Starring:Sylvester Stallone, Madeleine Stowe, Anthony Quinn, Raoul Bova, Harry Van Gorkum, Billy Gardell, George Touliatos, Angelo Celeste, Ezra Perlman, Carin Moffat, John Gilbert (II), Dawn Greenhalgh, Angelo Tsarouchas, Nancy Beatty, Lori Anne Alter, Kristina Nicoll, Gino Marrocco, Francesco Zimone, Brandon Carrera, Sandra Biondi
Director: Martyn Burke
Studio: Sony Pictures
Product Type: DVD

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Sylvester Stallone spins a lighter, more romantic version of his tough guy image in Avenging Angelo. For his entire life, Frankie (Stallone) has been protecting Jennifer (Madeleine Stowe), the daughter of a mob boss named Angelo (Anthony Quinn)--but she doesn't know it, any more than she knows that Angelo is her father. When Angelo gets hit, Frankie reveals the truth. Having just caught her husband with another woman, Jennifer isn't receptive to the rest of her life upended; but after accepting her heritage, she decides to avenge her father. If none of this sounds particularly funny, well, it isn't; the problem is, it's supposed to be. Avenging Angelo flounders in search of a coherent comic tone and never finds it. Stowe is always engaging and Stallone's softer touch is surprisingly appealing, but not a moment of this dopey script makes any sense. --Bret Fetzer

Description

During a shootout in a New York City restaurant, Mafia Boss Angelo Allieghieri (Anthony Quinn) is gunned down and his bodyguard Frankie Biggio (Sylvester Stallone) survives. Narrowly escaping death, Frankie remembers he must uphold his oath to protect Angelo's only child, Jennifer (Madeline Stowe). Eventually, the two devise a dangerous plan to avenge Angelo's murder.

Customer Reviews:

not quite MST3K material...........2006-03-27

I first saw this just because it had 'Stallone', and 'comedy' in the same sentence...that combination means the movie will be funny as hell..but not intentionally...so i started watching it..and now I actually like it enough to buy it....and that says alot. The only other Stallone movie I own is First Blood...good action movie, and then this one, good action/comedy movie in the same manner...THIS one is predictable as hell, you KNOW how itll turn out, before even finishing it, I knew what the last scene would be...enough said, but still worth the RENT

My Favorite Stallone Flick.......2005-06-16

I don't know why people dislike this film so much. I can't think of a warmer performance by Sly. This is my favorite film of his followed by (tied for second place) "Daylight" and "Cliffhanger". "Rocky" is too cliched and "Rambo" is just plain silly. I own this on DVD and bought a copy for a close friend. . .so to each his own, I suppose. I'd like to see him make more films like this one.

boom boom what a story.......2005-02-25

An amazing cast
I love Sylvester Stallone in movies
he can play such great roles
he's really heart warming in this one that I have on dvd
Madeline Stowe is amazing too
all in all:
the movie is funny at times and can make you laugh

very touching

very powerful

and just downright sincere with what it gets at

give this movie a chance if you haven't already

Anthony Quinn's Last Film; He (& Sly) Deserve a Better One.......2004-07-21

Listen this. Sylvester Stallone plays a professional watcher/bodyguard for a married woman Madeleine Stowe, and he gradually falls in love with her. Sounds familiar? Yet unlike Kevin and Whitney's mega-hit film, "Avenging Angelo" has been given different sides to the story -- One, it's supposed to be comedy (or comedy-like thriller ... whatever); Two, it's Anthony Quinn's last film. Sorry, but these two extra values couldn't save the film from its being absolutely forgettable.

The story is so familiar that you don't need any more introduction, except that Stowe's character Jeniffer is a daughter of a mobster, Quinn's Angelo, who is gunned down in a restaurant. So, as you know, Frankie thinks that this is his fault (and it is), and swears to the dying man that he will protect his daughter no matter what it takes.

So far, good. I mean, not original, but could be a starting point for good action, thriller, or even comedy. Actually, "Avenging Angelo" doesn't know what it really wants to be. As comedy, it is too slack and lazy; as thriller, too slow; and as action, ... did I see any actions in here? Sorry, but cannot remember any.

Some say Sly's acting is bad. I disagree. He is not as bad as you might think. The truth is, he retains certain amount of charisma and presence, but the awful film just squanders it.

And talking about awful, Maleleine Stowe's over-the-top acting as mentally unstable woman is awfulness itself. Look how she appears first, and you will know it. She sticks her legs and head out of the roof of a running car, yelling and shouting something about her son, as if saying it is funny. If your friends, learning English, ask you what "embarrassing" means, show the scene. They would understand immediately.

And it is Quinn's last film. I personally do not like him much, but I know he deserves a better film (and better lines to say when his character falls). But Chaplin's last film was also awful, so let's forget this one, and see his old Felini film instead.

I'm surprised by the bad reviews here........2004-06-29

In my view this is far from being as terrible as some reviewers suggest. In fact I can honestly say I enjoyed both Sylvester Stallone and Madelaine Stowe, whose chemistry was obvious and very pleasant. The plot is not as good as the acting, which is subtle and fun, but even when the story hits low points it's all in a light comedic spirit so who really cares. Good job Sly.

Average customer rating:

not quite MST3K material....
My Favorite Stallone Flick
boom boom what a story
Anthony Quinn's Last Film; He (& Sly) Deserve a Better One
I'm surprised by the bad reviews here.

Avenging Angelo [Region 2]
Starring: Sylvester Stallone , Madeleine Stowe , Anthony Quinn , Raoul Bova , and Harry Van Gorkum
Director: Martyn Burke
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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