Huh. It was not a bad movie at all. I was pretty surprised, because, www.rottentomatoes.com made it sound like it was as bad as Cat woman. The movie is a faithful adaptation of the book. Typically, when a book is made into a movie, it almost never lives up to your expectations. However, in case of the DaVinci code, the book and the movie are at the same caliber - kinda ok...not bad..but not too great..
Heres the story in two line - A professor of religious symbology is called to solve a murder case in Paris. However, there are sinister forces at work, and with the help of a pretty french cop, he embarks on a quest to find a secret that could shake the foundations of Christiantity.
The director (Ron Howard) tries his best to prevent the movie from looking like a boring history lecture. Many computer graphics are used to illustrate the clues that Tom Hanks is trying to decipher. There are flashbacks in black white, with heavy snippets of history, and these add to the pace of the movie.
There are two major flaws in the movie. The lead actors - especially Tom Hanks. With really awful hair, Tom Hanks looks like he just got out of bed, walked to the set and sleepwalked through the movie shoot. The french actress that plays Sophie tries valiantly (and ends up looking cute in some scenes) but receives absolutely no help from Tom Hanks or the cinematographer.
The second flaw is the cinematography. The movie could have had a really spectacular look, considering the locations that the script takes the viewer to. However, the movie ends up looking about as visually appealing as a hospital waiting room.
With a pair of really passionate lead characters, and shot in rich sepia tones, the movie could have been taken to a whole new level.
So the final verdict? This may be a hit movie, but dont expect to see a big Dan Brown movie franchise (and i must say i am a little relieved. Dan Brown is one author who plagiarizes himself, but thats another subject all together)
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Ok I confess. Iam perhaps the only one who hasnt read the book. I am now finally reading it,coz I want to read it then watch the picture.
My husband agrees with your view of the author and fails to understand what the fuss is about!! Anyway let me finish the book.
Harry Potter was another movie that hardly lived up to its book.The only exception to this rule is perhaps,Lord of the rings.
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