Angels, these beautiful and formidable guides of God's will, have figured in many fantasy, comedy, or even dramatic works over the years. Hollywood has responded to the general public's interest in celestial beings with a long list of films. We present you the newest and interesting films about angels... The list of the best includes films that were released from 2000 to 2017 and have a high rating on "Kinopoisk".
Read also: List of the best movies about demons and the devil.
10. Seven days on Earth (2010)
Rating - 6.1
A beautiful and romantic story, which is pleasant to look at in an embrace with a loved one. For ten years, an angel named Will was the guardian of the life and happiness of Amanda's girlfriend. But now his mission is over, and then Will suddenly realizes that he is in love with Amanda, although such feelings are a novelty for the angels. He decides to win the love of a beauty, because he knows almost everything about her. There is only one problem - Amanda has a human boyfriend.
9. The smallest angel (2011)
Rating - 6.2
This cute cartoon is intended for a very young audience, 5-6 year olds. The little angel and his faithful puppy are sent to Earth to return the box, which contains things that remind the angel of the days when he was an ordinary boy. Friends will have to overcome many obstacles in order to find their favorite little thing, do many good deeds and find a gift for the newborn Jesus.
8. My boyfriend is an angel (2011)
Rating - 6.6
The best films about angels, in addition to foreign versions, also included a Russian film with Artur Smolyaninov and Anna Starshenbaum in the lead roles. In the center of the story is the angel Seraphim, who met an ordinary girl Sasha. Sasha, of course, does not believe in the supernatural origin of his new acquaintance and Seraphim has to work miracles for her. Unobtrusive soundtracks in English are playing in the background.
7. Fallen (2006)
Rating - 7
The orphan boy Aaron Corbet discovers that he is in fact a nephelim, a creature that emerged from the union of man and angel. Aaron has the ability to forgive the fallen angels who were cast into Hell along with Lucifer. Now Aaron will have to return them to the ranks of the Heavenly Host.
6. Lavender (2001)
Rating - 7.1
Kind fantasy of Hong Kong production. One day, an angel named Angel (predictable, but easy to remember) fell on the balcony of Athena, whose wings were damaged. He cannot return to paradise before Easter, when the Heavenly gates open. Until that time, he needs to periodically recharge his strength. And the angels feed on love and kind attitude. Athena, on the other hand, recently lost her loved one and, along with him, her interest in life. The angel cannot calmly look at the girl's suffering and decides to dispel her longing.
5. No news from God (2001)
Rating - 7.1
In fifth place in the list of films about angels and demons is a movie in which the charming Penelope Cruz (demoness) and Victoria Abril (angel) play. The angel's task is to save the soul of boxer Manny, in whose life everything is bad. Accordingly, the task of the demoness is to interfere with her rival from the Heavenly Office.The outcome of the rivalry is very important, since the final triumph of Hell, which is flourishing and filled with a diverse audience, or the triumph of Paradise, which will finally be able to replenish the almost empty Champs Elysees, depends on it.
4. Idiots and Angels (2008)
Rating - 7.3
Another cartoon got into our top 10 of the best angel stories, but this time not for children, but for adults. A worthless drunkard, waking up one morning, discovers angelic wings behind his back. He is trying with all his might to get rid of them, but the wings grow back each time. Moreover, they seem to live a separate life, forcing their owner to do good deeds. What will turn out to be stronger: craving for a familiar, albeit useless and gloomy life, or a kind, but not too desirable start?
3. Heavenly judgment (2012)
Rating - 7.7
The stars of Russian cinema - Konstantin Khabensky and Mikhail Porechenkov - played the role of a prosecutor and a lawyer, and not just ordinary ones, but working in the Heavenly Court. This court decides where to direct a person's soul after death. The lawyer represents the interests of Rai, the prosecutor - Ada. And one day, a man appears in the dock who proposed to the widow of the prosecutor.
Even those who are skeptical about domestic cinema are encouraged to watch this emotional and easy-to-understand film, with good humor and impressive acting.
2. Angel-A (2005)
Rating - 7.7
The director of this picture is Luc Besson, which means that the audience will not be bored. The hero of "Angel-A" is the Parisian Andre, who owes the bandits a tidy sum. He has no money, nowhere to wait for help, and all that remains is to commit suicide. However, seeing how the stunning beauty of the girl Andre falls into the Seine, rushes after her. The rescued beauty helps him get out of trouble in very original ways. And André wonders: why does this ideal creature care so much about him?
1. Heavenly Postman (2009)
Rating - 7.8
It is hard work to deliver correspondence to Paradise. But someone has to do it, because the inhabitants of the Heavenly Tabernacles also love to receive letters from relatives and friends. But the postman cannot return to Heaven because of one girl who cannot come to terms with the death of a loved one.