Some of Hollywood’s most glittering triumphs have been snatched from the slavering jaws of defeat.

Angels & Demons (Cert 15, 133 mins, Action/Thriller)

Prince Caspian (Ben Barnes), heir to the Telmarine throne, escapes an assassination attempt orchestrated by his despicable uncle Miraz (Sergio Castellitto) and sidekick General Glozelle (Pierfrancesco Favino).