If so what did you think of it
2006-11-09 07:55:54 · 25 answers · asked by ? 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
I love that they chose a French actress for the leading lady role. It was quite refreshing. T.Hanks was wonderfully exciting-believe me-I was on the edge of my seat. Absolutely entertaining!
2006-11-09 08:00:10 · answer #1 · answered by Queen Mab 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
First off, I'd just like to say that this movie is based on a fictional story. FICTION. Why people need to express hatred over this because of their religious beliefs is so mind-boggling. No one is saying that Christianity is wrong, and that this story is right. The book is classified as FICTION, not THEOLOGY! I should also note that my extremely religious Christian friends don't find this movie at all "disturbing" or "wrong". The fact is that if you believe in something, nothing -- including a movie, or story -- should be able to deter you from that belief. If you feel threatened by this movie or any other story like this, you have serious problems regarding the foundations in which you believe.
Now, to the review... I'm not here to give you any spoilers or story info, since that's all been done in the other reviews.
I have never read the book. I went to see the movie with my boyfriend, who read the book recently, and some friends (one of whom has read the book at least twice, and is so into the story that he has researched the symbols and meanings thoroughly and participates in Da Vinci Code games, forums, etc). So we actually had at least 3 differing perspectives here.
I really loved the film. Having no story to compare it to, I didn't feel like I had to have read the book to understand the story. Nothing felt missing or incomplete. I came out of the theater ready to add this list to my favorites, and wanting to read the book to compare it to the movie.
My boyfriend also thought the film was great. He said they did a great job adapting the book to film, and although not everything was there, they did the best that they could with the time they had, and he was impressed.
My friend was so excited throughout the movie, he kept wanting to talk to us about it. He pointed out some things from the book that weren't there as well, but he understood it couldn't all be there. He also said that watching the film put a new perspective for him on the movie, since he imagined things looking and feeling different in his head. Seeing the movie allowed him to look at it differently, which made it exciting all over again.
So, in summary, this seems to be a great movie no matter how deep you are into the Da Vinci Code. I normally wait for movies to go on DVD to rent, but this is one that I'd recommend you see in the theater... the atmosphere makes it more fun and also you can talk about this with others after seeing it, instead of catching up to everyone later and possibly getting spoilers before you watch. Again, I highly recommend this movie! A+
2006-11-09 07:59:03 · answer #2 · answered by yu3se6 6 · 3⤊ 3⤋
I've not read the book but my sister reviewed the film for me when she saw it in the theater. She said she thought it was excellent, and she hasn't read the book either. While she is a very sensible person (doesn't have an overactive imagination), she personally saw the film's as a very definite possibility, not "this says this here so it is the truth and you'll go to hell if you believe otherwise".
Regardless of my opinion of Tom Hanks (he is a terrible actor), it is on my list of must-see's.
I don't get what the huge debate is either. If something bothers you that much, don't go see it, plain and simple. But have respect for those who don't have any problem with it and who may see it as possibly happening in that way. No one who was around back then is still here to ask and even if they were, does anyone really think they would freely give any of that information out?
2006-11-09 22:14:56 · answer #3 · answered by Cinnamon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Major Consensus upon DaVinci Code Fans...the Movie was disappointing and sucked big time! Tom Hanks was just a terrible actor to cast in the movie and didn't fill expectations fans had for the role. There was way too much left out for the movie to be entertaining...They should have left it just as a book. I really hope they do not make a movie of Angels and Demons now. If they do, I won't see it. Some books are meant to be just that, books.
2006-11-09 10:19:27 · answer #4 · answered by Country Girl for Life 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I thought that it was v.good. even my hub liked it and the kids.
I think that the next film of a Dan Brown book "Angels and Demons" will be even better. If you have not read this book then it is a must read. absolutely brill, it contains the same character Robert [tom hanks] but it is based before Da Vinci Code.
2006-11-09 08:35:46 · answer #5 · answered by cross_sox 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I saw it in the theatre, it was OK and it was clear it was a big budget production, I think it would have been better if it was a smaller production and lesser known actors and a bit more artsy. The cast and budget took away from the story, which was a very intriguing one!
2006-11-09 08:01:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well i read the book first (in which i think they should of stuck closer to) so i understood the movie where as my partner was completely confused about what was going on!
2006-11-09 21:00:03 · answer #7 · answered by sez75 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It was ok, not the biggest yawnathon I've sat through. Having read the book I was disappointed with the screen-play.
2006-11-09 09:49:54 · answer #8 · answered by spear_1021 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I had to watch it 2x to figure out what was the point of the story. It was boring the first time I watched it. I watched it the second time so I can try to understand it.
2006-11-09 08:32:30 · answer #9 · answered by Lisa2006 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
After reading the book I thought it was a huge disappointment!
2006-11-09 07:57:58 · answer #10 · answered by doodlenatty 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋