Inferno, the third adaptation of Dan Brown’s intricate
mythological and historical mysteries led by his protagonist, Robert Langdon,
is a reasonably entertaining adventure that begins with disturbing imagery and
the threat of global annihilation as it crisscrosses European locales. Tom Hanks lends a credible presence as an
amnesiac Langdon who is the key to unraveling a plot that harkens back to The
Plague, and he is aided in his search for answers by a female doctor (Felicity
Jones). As the pair is pursued by unknown, deadly forces, there are some
startling twists and turns that climaxes in a tense, race against the clock. Inferno
is about on par with Angels and Demons which about says it all. It worked for
me as someone who has not read any of Brown’s novels, but I have seen some TV
shows that generated a bit more tension and excitement.
**1/2 of **** stars
