angel a be a change of pace for besson while monochrome and mawkish and rather mediocre . it be well photograph on location in paris and although subtitle reader should note represent quick fire dialogue and good cinematography may make for frustrate view . this film be no wing of desire or wonderful life . despite it share theme ( heavenly intervention averts suicide and angel or mortal relationship ensue ) and besson do nothing to enlighten or inspire u . even the well act and teary moment and rapidly descend into toe curl sentimentality . the film flaw ideology irritates while an angel whose message of love and respect for self be constantly undermine by her own violent and promiscuous behaviour while a happy end which negate the hero suppose journey from helplessness to self esteem and independence . verdict represent quite nice to look at but confused moral and philosophical message tarnish the film precisely where it should shine . 4/10 .