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Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse

Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse

Action · Thriller · Crime · 2004

No one is safe when seemingly random killings emerge as a deadly pattern intended to usher in the end of the world. A murder victim with the same DNA as Christ. A serial killer mimicking the deaths of the 12 Apostles. Inspector Niemans and a young, rebellious detective team up with a beautiful expert in religion to crack the case before their elusive suspect completes the cycle of terror, paving the way to an even bigger bloody catastrophe.

Movie details

Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse

“An unholy crime... An unstoppable killer... Caught in a deadly tide.”

2004 Action · Thriller · Crime 1h 37m

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TMDB

6.1 / 10

Community rating

No one is safe when seemingly random killings emerge as a deadly pattern intended to usher in the end of the world. A murder victim with the same DNA as Christ. A serial killer mimicking the deaths of the 12 Apostles. Inspector Niemans and a young, rebellious detective team up with a beautiful expert in religion to crack the case before their elusive suspect completes the cycle of terror, paving the way to an even bigger bloody catastrophe.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Olivier Dahan

Written by

Luc Besson

Jean Reno

Jean Reno

Commissaire Pierre Niémans

Benoît Magimel

Benoît Magimel

Capitaine Reda

Camille Natta

Camille Natta

Marie

Christopher Lee

Christopher Lee

Emerich

Johnny Hallyday

Johnny Hallyday

L'ermite

Gabrielle Lazure

Gabrielle Lazure

Femme de Philippe

Serge Riaboukine

Serge Riaboukine

Père Vincent

Court is in session

Put Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Prestige Tourist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.