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Avenging Angelo is a 2002 action comedy film, directed by Martyn Burke, starring legendary action hero Sylvester Stallone in the lead role of Frankie Delano, the personal bodyguard of a mafia boss named Angelo Allieghieri(Antony Quinn). The movie follows the story of Jennifer Barrett (Madeleine Stowe), a former fiance of Angelo. Now, years later, Jennifer is a successful career woman, married to a wealthy businessman, with a young daughter, and living a happy life without any connection to her past. Until one day, Angelo is murdered, and Frankie's life is turned upside down. He has been ordered by Angelo's will to protect Jennifer and her daughter, and he will do anything to keep his promise to his former boss, no matter the consequences.

The situation becomes tense as Jennifer and Frankie try to evade enemies of Angelo and Jennifer's husband, who seems to know and be involved in the mob world through his business dealings. The unlikely duo of Jennifer and Frankie must protect a young, innocent child, along with themselves.

As the movie progresses, we see Frankie and Jennifer moving away from their former lives and into a new, adventurous one. They deal with a series of challenges from mobsters, angry husbands, and corrupt police officers along the way, only to discover that the young girl is the key to a much bigger mystery than Angelo's death.

Avenging Angelo is a comedy film, but it also has a significant amount of action scenes. Stallone's portrayal of the devoted bodyguard shows him at his best, displaying his trademark acting style – solid and tough. As Frankie, he delivers a great performance and proves why he continues to be a popular name in Hollywood.

Madeleine Stowe is impressive in her role as Jennifer, radiating her own blend of beauty and strength, which is her weapon against both her enemies and her so-called allies. Stowe and Stallone seem to have had great chemistry on screen that added depth to the movie's constant action.

Anthony Quinn, in his final on-screen role, portrays the mob boss Angelo, bringing gravitas and respect to his role of one of the most powerful men in the city.

Avenging Angelo has a lot of funny moments, almost like a buddy movie, mixed with some well-choreographed action sequences that will satisfy any action fan. But the movie has its focus clearly fixed on Frankie and Jennifer. As such, it tries to maintain a surprisingly sweet and emotionally engaging storyline, which adds more depth to the action and adventure.

The film's score is both dramatic and humorous, fitting perfectly with the movie's overall tone. The stunning views of the picturesque countryside also provide a great visual experience.

In conclusion, Avenging Angelo is an action-packed comedy movie that offers fun and laughter to audiences. Sylvester Stallone, Madeleine Stowe, and the late Anthony Quinn deliver great performances, which help the movie stand out. The movie is not perfect, but it's an enjoyable and entertaining film for movie lovers looking for light-hearted entertainment with a sprinkle of action.

Avenging Angelo is a 2002 action movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.1.