The DA VINCI CODE (Movie)

[ZeeTX]

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More Info: SONY PICTURES - THE DA VINCI CODE (http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/thedavincicode/index.html)
Cast: Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou, Ian McKellen, Alfred Molina and Jean Reno
Directed by: Ron Howard

Watch the Teaser Trailer (http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/da_vinci_code/large.html)

Looks pretty exciting .. :twisted:

[puff_daddy_58_99]

one year and one day prior to release and they already have a trailer and ads for it? They are really going to be hyping this movie!

[7-Endless]

one year and one day prior to release and they already have a trailer and ads for it? They are really going to be hyping this movie!

Just read in the paper today that they have DaVinci Code tours in Rome already...lol

[SergesPlace]

just read the book. You'll get more enjoyment out of it.

[7-Endless]

just read the book. You'll get more enjoyment out of it.

If you have some extra cash, I recommend the special illustrated version...very nice! Actually, I think Shoppers or Walmart has them for 25% off too.

Same goes for Angels and Demons...a new illustrated version has just been released for that as well.

[Headhunter]

Cool! Not thrilled with the choice of Audrey Tautou as Sophie, but we'll see...

Same goes for Angels and Demons...a new illustrated version has just been released for that as well.
Didn't know that, will hold out to read that version. I read The Da Vinci Code sans pictures, and...it was kind of befuddling.

[lithiumli]

want to read the book first, need something to do for the summer...hahaha

[goob3r]

Didn't know that, will hold out to read that version. I read The Da Vinci Code sans pictures, and...it was kind of befuddling.

I just did a google search...

[nfnx]

forget the illustrated version... the pictures are ugly haha... but the book is very good.

currently reading angels and demons...

[Headhunter]

I just did a google search...
For every single picture? No thanks, I'd go with the illustrated version...

[joshmxpx]

am i the only one who hasn't read this book? i want to, but i don't want to pay over $20 just to read it

[One369]

The illustrated version is the way to go, the pictures are pretty nice, worth the extra few $$$ :razz:

[sfu_lifer]

am i the only one who hasn't read this book? i want to, but i don't want to pay over $20 just to read it
ebook?
Audrey Tatou is the reason i'm watching this.

[cheukiecfu]

the site looks amazing...
http://sonypictures.com/movies/davincicode/splash/images/keyart.jpg

[Rogue_77]

Is the book really that good? Can someone give me a quick synapsis(?) on it, been thinking of picking it up with all this hype but no idea what the story is about. BTW, I saw the illustrated at Costco for $27

[hyperion]

They are advertising it like it's some groundbreaking discovery based on actual facts... I found the trailer annoying.

[Talamasca]

Is the book really that good? Can someone give me a quick synapsis(?) on it, been thinking of picking it up with all this hype but no idea what the story is about. BTW, I saw the illustrated at Costco for $27

While in Paris on business, Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon receives an urgent late-night phone call: the elderly curator of the Louvre has been murdered inside the museum. Near the body, police have found a baffling cipher. Solving the enigmatic riddle, Langdon is stunned to discover it leads to a trail of clues hidden in the works of Da Vinci…clues visible for all to see…and yet ingeniously disguised by the painter.

Langdon joins forces with a gifted French cryptologist, Sophie Neveu, and learns the late curator was involved in the Priory of Sion—an actual secret society whose members included Sir Isaac Newton, Botticelli, Victor Hugo, and Da Vinci, among others. The Louvre curator has sacrificed his life to protect the Priory's most sacred trust: the location of a vastly important religious relic, hidden for centuries.

[Keelie]

i think tom hanks is a great pick for robert langdon.
cant wait to see this

[sfu_lifer]

Is the book really that good? Can someone give me a quick synapsis(?) on it, been thinking of picking it up with all this hype but no idea what the story is about. BTW, I saw the illustrated at Costco for $27
The book is way overhyped. The main reason being is that the subject matter is pretty controversial and not because of his awesome writing.

[micronta]

I borrow the book from my local library. No need to buy it.

[brwnhaggler]

I agree, the writing in the book was absolutely attrocious, it's was a briliant idea to write about, and it has a lot of promise, but man I thought it was tough to read, so much forced suspense....

The book is way overhyped. The main reason being is that the subject matter is pretty controversial and not because of his awesome writing.

[porphyra]

While the book is enjoyable, is better than a lot of average filler material on the shelfs and makes you appreciate Dan Brown's research into the subject matter, it is certainly way over-hyped. It isn't classic literature, he's woven a story around a controversy that has existed for a long time now, except its always been on the back burner.

Personally, I think Angels and Demons was a better book than the Da Vinci code, and it is strange that this book receive so much hype while the former is merely glazed over in the "Also by Dan Brown" category.

[b166er1337]

Personally, I think Angels and Demons was a better book than the Da Vinci code, and it is strange that this book receive so much hype while the former is merely glazed over in the "Also by Dan Brown" category.

That's what i think too. Even Brown's earlier work "Deception Point" is better than Da Vince Code. The "big twist" in Da Vince Code feels forced and implausible.

[gman]

That's what i think too. Even Brown's earlier work "Deception Point" is better than Da Vince Code. The "big twist" in Da Vince Code feels forced and implausible.

I agree.
Deception point is better than Digital Fortress which is better than Da Vince Code which is better than Angel and Demon. I think Angel and Demon really sucks except it does not have same type of bad guy as the other 3 books.

[dell]

Audrey Tatou is a great French actress. She was superb in Amelie, Dirty Pretty Things and A Very Long Engagement.

[porphyra]

Audrey Tatou is a great French actress. She was superb in Amelie, Dirty Pretty Things and A Very Long Engagement.

Yup. When I read that she had been picked, I immediately pictured her as Sophie Neveu. Good choice. Plus it had to be a french actress, given that the character from the book is French. And Audrey Tatou is perhaps one of the more recognizable French faces in Hollywood (other notables being Sophie Marceau, Emmanuelle Beart, Eva Green, Julie Delpy, Juliette Binoche, Catherine Deneuve).

However, I do feel that she may be too young. Audrey Tatou is 27. I believe Sophie Neveu is older in the book. Someone like Emmanuelle Beart, Julie Delpy or Sophie Marceau would have been good choices as well, especially using their years of experience as actresses. However, Tatou is also a fine actress.

For Langdon, I think Tom Hanks is the perfect pick. They hit it right on there. I can;t think of anyone else better suited to play Langdon. Of course, Hanks will have to get in form for the movie. I believe Langdon, although the same age as Hanks, is considerably more athletic and fit.

[goob3r]

For every single picture? No thanks, I'd go with the illustrated version...

For me only the major ones mattered, I didn't need to see Rosslyn Chapel, and other places, but needed to refer to Mona Lisa, Last Supper, etc.

[asim99]

Paul Bettany will play the albino zealot Silas in Ron Howard's upcoming adaptation of The Da Vinci Code

http://www.dac.neu.edu/english/kakelly/chaucer/notchaucer.jpg

[StarStrike]

I just read the book and I enjoyed it a lot. It was not the best book, but it was pretty damn tense at parts and it kept my interest the whole way through. The only part I didn't like were the Silas and Ariginosa flashbacks.

[astrolad]

....makes you appreciate Dan Brown's research into the subject matter...
I think, to be fair, we should term it "alleged" research into the subject manner.
A quick google on Opus Dei yielded this http://www.opusdei.org
Doesn't sound much like a esoteric order of assasins to me.
MMV for tinfoil hat crowd ;)

[mlc2000]

She looks like a perfect fit. Right.
There's plenty of better actors, I'd love to see Tim Robbins or Kevin Spacey plays Langford.

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Yup. When I read that she had been picked, I immediately pictured her as Sophie Neveu. Good choice. Plus it had to be a french actress, given that the character from the book is French. And Audrey Tatou is perhaps one of the more recognizable French faces in Hollywood (other notables being Sophie Marceau, Emmanuelle Beart, Eva Green, Julie Delpy, Juliette Binoche, Catherine Deneuve).

However, I do feel that she may be too young. Audrey Tatou is 27. I believe Sophie Neveu is older in the book. Someone like Emmanuelle Beart, Julie Delpy or Sophie Marceau would have been good choices as well, especially using their years of experience as actresses. However, Tatou is also a fine actress.

For Langdon, I think Tom Hanks is the perfect pick. They hit it right on there. I can;t think of anyone else better suited to play Langdon. Of course, Hanks will have to get in form for the movie. I believe Langdon, although the same age as Hanks, is considerably more athletic and fit.

[EZman]

Is this movie based on a true story?

[CodecX81]

http://www.phenomenamagazine.com/0/editorial.asp?aff_id=0&this_cat=News&action=page&type_id=&cat_id=22&obj_id=3741

"The Catholic League is calling for Ron Howard, the film’s Oscar-winning director, to include a disclaimer acknowledging that the movie is fiction."


hehe.. rattling a few cages :p

[Chookman]

I haven't read the book but I have heard (http://www.phenomenamagazine.com/0/editorial.asp?aff_id=0&this_cat=News&action=page&type_id=&cat_id=22&obj_id=3741) that the movie is going to butcher the plot so as not to offend catholics. Don't expect the movie to be true to the book.

EDIT: CODECX81 Beat me to it ;)

[EZman]

Is the book truthful?

[GemInite]

the book is fiction. Dan Brown put a lot of research into the book and everything links pretty damn well. He's not trying to create a religion with it like Scientology its just a good book fun to read.

Catholics hate on it, and I dont blame them, they'd hate on anything that says jesus is any different from how the bible says him to be.

Just like how jews hate neo nazis.

The point is, its a good simple read, and it'll make an excellent movie with its locations, actors, story.

[StarStrike]

the book is fiction. Dan Brown put a lot of research into the book and everything links pretty damn well. He's not trying to create a religion with it like Scientology its just a good book fun to read.

Catholics hate on it, and I dont blame them, they'd hate on anything that says jesus is any different from how the bible says him to be.

Just like how jews hate neo nazis.

The point is, its a good simple read, and it'll make an excellent movie with its locations, actors, story.

Exactly. I'm really looking forward to the movie because I enjoyed the book alot. If the movie is anything like the book, it'll be damn tense. Especially one of the twists nearing the end. Think Usual Suspects ;)

[sfu_lifer]

Exactly. I'm really looking forward to the movie because I enjoyed the book alot. If the movie is anything like the book, it'll be damn tense. Especially one of the twists nearing the end. Think Usual Suspects ;)
Nah, reading the book it was so obvious what Brown was leading up to IMO.
I couldn't wait for it to end. He dropped too many hints along the way.

[StarStrike]

Nah, reading the book it was so obvious what Brown was leading up to IMO.
I couldn't wait for it to end. He dropped too many hints along the way.

I know what he was leading up to, but the way it was done was cool. Obviously it doesn't even touch the classic twists and endings of Se7en, Usual Suspects, Sixth Sense, Primal Fear, or Fight Club, but since this is a Hollywood Production, they could gear it towards another Usual Suspects/Primal Fear ending. What I'm trying to get at is that this book has the potential for a crazy twist ending and since Ron Howard is behind the camera, I think we can expect just that.

[Bordello]

I haven't read the book but I have heard (http://www.phenomenamagazine.com/0/editorial.asp?aff_id=0&this_cat=News&action=page&type_id=&cat_id=22&obj_id=3741) that the movie is going to butcher the plot so as not to offend catholics. Don't expect the movie to be true to the book.

EDIT: CODECX81 Beat me to it ;)
That sucks. The movie should be completely identical to the book. If Dan Brown wanted to avoid a controversy, then he wouldn't have written it.

[ephemera]

I will watch the movie. I enjoyed the book, but there are some very big stretches of logic in it. And there are other books out there pointing out the errors. The writting of the book is horrendous. It really is bad. But I enjoyed the subject matter. I think the writer had all these theories and just wrote a fictional story around it.

If you can, get the illustrated book. There you can see the old architecture that the guy talks about thru the book. I think that version is well done.

[TheRide]

The book is amazing. Especially the illustrated version which makes reading it alot easier. I grabbed it from costco for like 20 something bucks.

[iNFiNiTe]

it's almost as if this dan brown dude has something against catholic church... both Davinci code and 'Angels and Demons' paint the church in unflattering way...

I can see how some people may mistake some parts of the book as non-fiction...

bottom line, he's a capable writer, and his work entertaining... i just dont know how the movie will approach the story, as all the secrets were out with the book...

as for the casting, I think paul bettany as silas the albino is a good one... he made Knight's Tale somewhat bearable, along with beautiful shannon sossamon :D

[KennethToronto]

Nice. Jean Reno is in this movie. That means I'll watch it.

[StarStrike]

Hey guys, here's some more pictures from the set. Check out this link.

http://odraconiandevil.co.uk/production/production.html

[GemInite]

Hey guys, here's some more pictures from the set. Check out this link.

http://odraconiandevil.co.uk/production/production.html

man what is witht hat rainbow shirt McKellen is wearing, I know hes flaming but come on!

[pothia]

ebook?
Audrey Tatou is the reason i'm watching this.


HOHO!! same here!! Lovvvvvvvvvvvvve her performance in "amelie" and the movie itself

just saw the trailer today. can't wait

[StarStrike]

HOHO!! same here!! Lovvvvvvvvvvvvve her performance in "amelie" and the movie itself

just saw the trailer today. can't wait

She seems like a really good actress. I haven't seen Amelie yet, but I really want to. I'll try to check it out in the next few days.

[pothia]

She seems like a really good actress. I haven't seen Amelie yet, but I really want to. I'll try to check it out in the next few days.


U really really SHOULD.
Get it from Blockbuster or something

[StarStrike]

Just a heads up; the New Trailer for Da Vinci Code will be put in with King Kong, which opens this Wednesday.

[rayesyn]

the book was good, in fact it was amazing, i hope the movie doesn't fall short :( i've got a gut feeling it will.
one year and one day prior to release and they already have a trailer and ads for it? They are really going to be hyping this movie!

[biosh]

I am so tired of Tom Hanks - he only seems good at acting smug lately...

[Ziggy007]

The book was all hype in my opinion. A decent story but I the writing style of Dan Brown left a lot to be desired for me.

I don't see Tom Hanks as a fit as Langdon anyway.

[Headhunter]

The book was all hype in my opinion. A decent story but I the writing style of Dan Brown left a lot to be desired for me.
Agreed, he went further on concept than craft...

I don't see Tom Hanks as a fit as Langdon anyway.
I can't buy Tom Hanks as the nerdy, stuffy protagonist Robert Langdon.

[Bordello]

Plus, there's something about Tom Hanks in an action movie that doesn't appeal to me at all. He should stick to comedies.

[StarStrike]

The Theatrical Trailer has been released
and it ROCKS! :cheesygri
http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/da_vinci_code/large.html

[cheukiecfu]

hope the movie is as good as the book
even though the trailer isn't really that great... it doesn't really tell much

ron howards, tom hanks, audrey tatou.. the cast and crews for this movie are just amazing...

[Evil Techie]

yeah this movie looks like its a must see
strong cast and story
going to be a big box office hitter for sure

cant wait

[utalking2me]

The book was all hype in my opinion. A decent story but I the writing style of Dan Brown left a lot to be desired for me.

I don't see Tom Hanks as a fit as Langdon anyway.

Which actor should 've played Langdon?

[jackass_ca]

I don't want to bear bad news... read in the news the other day that Random House, is being sued for copyright issues, surrounding Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code, citing that it is very similar to an earlier publication, which Dan's wife actually footnoted I believe. Anyhooo... they are saying that depending on how long the case takes, or the outcome, release of the movie could be delayed...

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/films/articles/21827837

I hope it all gets settled, can't wait to see the movie... And watch the protests outside the theatres.

[mochachicka]

Which actor should 've played Langdon?

Hugh Laurie...I don't know why but while I was reading the book I kept picturing him as the professor type...plus Tom Hanks looks horrible with that long hair he's sporting in the movie.

[joshmxpx]

New trailer out:

http://bitsofnews.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3503

Already posted, but I figured I better put it in the already started thread.

[mlc2000]

Link (http://www.breitbart.com/news/2006/05/17/060517083200.xsu2opby.html)

[StarStrike]

Link (http://www.breitbart.com/news/2006/05/17/060517083200.xsu2opby.html)

Based on the controversy surrounding the movie and the theme itself, it's not surprising that the critics would be trashing the movie every chance they get. I for one will not listen to what the critics say and judge the movie for itself. I really enjoyed reading the book; in fact, I found it hard to put down :o . Was it the best book? of course not, but it was a damn fun and entertaining book and I highly doubt they would screw up the movie. Especially with Ron Howard behind the camera and a plethora of great actors in front of it such as Tom Hanks, Ian Mckellan, Audrey Tautou, Jean Reno, Paul Bettany and Alfred Molina. I really feel that the critics are just trying to take down the movie as much as they can do to its subject matter. I could be wrong, but I hope not. I will be going to an advance screening tomorrow, so I will let you all know how that goes; hopefully it goes quite well.

[jace]

when i was reading the book, i was picturing russell crow. He was able to pull off A beautiful mind..and play other rolls like gladiator and other action flicks.



Hugh Laurie...I don't know why but while I was reading the book I kept picturing him as the professor type...plus Tom Hanks looks horrible with that long hair he's sporting in the movie.

[StarStrike]

WOW! I just went on IMDB, to read up more on these bad reviews and I regret doing so. That board is filled with so much hate and racism that it's sickening and quite disturbing to see that there are so many idiots in one message board. Out of the blue people start to bash other religions in defence of theirs when it's not needed. I've never posted in the Da Vinci Code board (on IMDB) and I never will. In fact, I will stay away from that board from now on and stick to more civilized boards such as this one or comingsoon.net for movies.

[Headhunter]

Which actor should've played Langdon?
I pictured someone like Tim Robbins, actually. Hanks seems too relaxed in the trailer...

[xpoint9]

Any predictions on the weekend box office?

I'd say around 30mil for the opening day and around 107mil for the weekend.

[Crotchety Old Man]

Any predictions on the weekend box office?

I'd say around 30mil for the opening day and around 107mil for the weekend.
$58 million.

[StarStrike]

$58 million.


I say 70 Million dollars in 3 days; maybe 75 if it has a strong Friday as well.

[gordholio]

Is this movie based on a true story?
No. :lol:

[Crotchety Old Man]

No. :lol:
I knew it! The Bible sounded too good to be true.

[StarStrike]

I knew it! The Bible sounded too good to be true.

HAHAHAHAHAHA :lol: :lol:

[anabeces]

WOW! I just went on IMDB, to read up more on these bad reviews and I regret doing so. That board is filled with so much hate and racism that it's sickening and quite disturbing to see that there are so many idiots in one message board. Out of the blue people start to bash other religions in defence of theirs when it's not needed. I've never posted in the Da Vinci Code board (on IMDB) and I never will. In fact, I will stay away from that board from now on and stick to more civilized boards such as this one or comingsoon.net for movies.

yeah i try to bash christianity wheneveer i get a chance. the relegion is a joke...

[StarStrike]

Roger Ebert's Review is now out. It's quite positive, which is a good sign :cheesygri

You can read the review here at

http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060517/REVIEWS/60419009

Also, the Rotten Tomatoes meter is climbing slowly. It's at 21% and climbing and this doesn't include the positive reviews from Fox News and Roger Ebert.

[Dark]

Edit

[tonychau]

I just heard from the radio saying the reviews are bad that "Mono Lisa could not even smile."

I read the book, but I am not sure if i want to see the movie after all these bad reviews.

[Crotchety Old Man]

Roger Ebert's Review is now out. It's quite positive, which is a good sign :cheesygri

You can read the review here at

http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060517/REVIEWS/60419009

Also, the Rotten Tomatoes meter is climbing slowly. It's at 21% and climbing and this doesn't include the positive reviews from Fox News and Roger Ebert.
Though the only movies that Ebert gives bad reviews to these days are comedies (at least the ones that are actually funny).

[EL820]

I will be watching the movie regardless of critics point of views. Besides, I ususally hate to movies they rave about and like the ones they bash...take Driving Mrs. Daisy for instance.

I'll make my own opinion on the movie.

[chchchigga]

Came to read what people thought of this movie but obviously any thread that has to do with Christianity must include some bashing huh?

yeah i try to bash christianity wheneveer i get a chance. the relegion is a joke...

Very nice... :mad:

[jerryhussain]

I say 70 Million dollars in 3 days; maybe 75 if it has a strong Friday as well.
lol, thats the forecast from BOmojo. :razz:

[Crotchety Old Man]

Much better than the reviews say. In fact, it's the best movie I've seen this year. Superb casting with Hanks, Tautou, Reno, and McKellen. As someone who never read the book, the story had me on the edge of my seat throughout.

Two big thumbs, way, way up!

[MrDisco]

the sun gave it 1/5. but i think the sun is the crappiest newspaper on the planet so i will spite their reviewer and see the movie myself and form my own opinion.

[munsifn]

i just got back from watching it....not that good...

if u havent read the book, then it might seem better (my bro liked it, he hasnt read the book yet)

ive read the book, and i would have to agree with most critics, the movie is not that good...too many things left out. dont wanna spoil for those who havent seen it.

[Nevermynd]

Saw the sneak here in Vancouver last night and overall, I enjoyed it though I do have some gripes mostly concerning the fact that it's a book made into a movie.

As with most books made into movies, they try to cram in so much into a short 2 hour (or 2.5 in this case) time. To keep to the movie that "short", there was a lot of explanatory dialogue to tell you the plot and to hand-hold through the movie to make sure you were following along okay. There was also a few blatantly obvious shots of a seemingly unrelated objects that ended up playing an important part of the plot later on. I felt that these were cop-outs that rushed the story and dumped it onto me rather than letting it unfold on it's own.

Because they cut out so much of the story for the movie, there just seemed to be way too many coincidences. The right person or the right thing just happened to be at the right place at the right time all the time. The book allowed more buildup and gave more explanations to how and why things came together and this led to a more believable plot.

I read the book about two years ago so I only remember the basic plot and definitely don't remember all the little details (which is the way I like it because I hate going into a movie with expectations of every little thing that's going to happen). As far as I can remember, they were fairly faithful to the main story with some changes to help keep to the time frame (Ex. using a cell phone to check the web instead of going to a library).

Acting was okay but not the best. Tom Hanks sounded like he had a cold throughout the movie and Audrey Tatou had a few moments where it sounded like she was just reciting lines. But I think the casting worked well; I wasn't too excited about Tom Hanks as Langdon but it worked. Ian McKellen was great as always (and was especially funny at one point near the end).

The soundtrack was didn't really seem like it fit the movie which is surprising since it was Hans Zimmer. Normally, I don't think too much about the soundtrack but in some scenes the music just blatantly didn't seem right for what was going on on-screen.

Despite these issues, I did enjoy the movie. I really enjoyed the book and my problems with the movie were mostly because I was sort of familiar with the plot. As a movie on its own, it's entertaining, gripping, and interesting if you like this sort of religious historical code breaking type of story. Definitely not at the level of other award winning Ron Howard movies, but as an entertaining fictional summer blockbuster that it touts itself to be? Definitely.

[Baia.]

the sun gave it 1/5. but i think the sun is the crappiest newspaper on the planet so i will spite their reviewer and see the movie myself and form my own opinion.

just got back, i'v never read the book
i found the movie pretty bad...(teenage perspective-bash if u must)

[d_jedi]

Cool! Not thrilled with the choice of Audrey Tautou as Sophie, but we'll see...
I dunno why.. she is quite attractive. And I think (well, in my uneducated opinion, never having read the book) she played the role well..

[d_jedi]

I just got back home from watching the movie. I liked it. It wasn't the best movie ever, but it was entertaining, and that is all that matters for me. I did feel it dragged on a bit at the end - it seemed like they were going to end the movie, and then carried on..

I haven't read the book.

[buddhaboy12]

I thought the movie was decent... it seemed like a mix between the Bible and the movie, National Treasure... I liked National Treasure better lol

[boonjaca]

I watched the movie last night and thought it was pretty good, having not read the book I just based it on entertainment. The only gripe I had was the movie was a little too long but I understand they want to pack in as much from the book that they can.

[StarStrike]

Friday Estimates for Da Vinci Code are between 31-34 million. YES! Great News :cool:

[arbustur]

I saw it yesterday and was expecting a train wreck after reading all of the bad reviews. It was a great movie in my opinion.

[gman]

I thought the movie was decent... it seemed like a mix between the Bible and the movie, National Treasure... I liked National Treasure better lol

Same here. Cage is better than Hanks in that role.

I have just watched the movie at noon. I expected a bad movie. This is not bad at all. National Treasure is better though. May be because of the action.

I did read the book 2 years ago. I did forget something important before I watched the movie and that was good. I think for those who did not read the book may be confused.

For example, the movie did not bring in Sophia into the picture properly. Why did she appear in murder scene of Louvre? The movie sort of explained that in about 2 seconds. I don't see those who did not read the book would pick that up.

Another interesting thing of the book was about solving puzzles and how they solved the puzzles. The movie did not do that well if any at all. National Treasure was much better in that.

[Think]

Read his book and the previous one as well called "Angel and Demons". The movie sucked - boring, boring, boring.

Have plenty of sleep before you see this movie and have a supersized order of coke as well.

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[killbillvol1]

Meh mediocre movie at best.

[Nameless]

I work at a theatre, a woman complained to me when does the movie ends? Anyways, I can't stand 3 hour movies.

[ferkel]

Ron Howard sure is on a bad streak of luck

[Flipcyde]

After reading the reviews I wasn't prepared for the changes that were made from the book version. Anyway's I wasn't happy and thought the movie sucked especially the ending, it wouldn't have added any more time if they just decided to be faithful to the way the book ended.

[Nitram]

I liked it...but I found it predictable...and I didnt read the book

[TYinYVR]

Saw it yesterday with one of my get in coupon from hbc.com. The movie was ok I guess. No I didn't read the book and I'm not a big church person. Yes I believe in a god but I don't feel the need to praise him/her. Just me. Yeah it was slow in parts. Would like more code breaking or something. I don't see why the church is so mad about this movie or book. IT's A BOOK/MOVIE. AFTER ALL THE BIBLE is JUST A BOOK 2. I don't push my views on people why do they feel the need to push their values on ME :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

[Crotchety Old Man]

Ron Howard sure is on a bad streak of luck
I'm not sure you can describe a $90m+ opening weekend box office unlucky (especially after all the bad reviews).

[Paranoidandroid]

If you don't buy into the hype, you will most likely enjoy it more. Alot of people were let down because they expected something that everyone was making it to be.

[ferkel]

I'm not sure you can describe a $90m+ opening weekend box office unlucky (especially after all the bad reviews).

have you see how he looks now? hehehe...richie cunningham looks like an old man

[Crotchety Old Man]

have you see how he looks now? hehehe...richie cunningham looks like an old man
He's a little short on hair, but for a 52 year old guy, he still looks pretty youthful to me.

http://www.entertainment-news.org/images/full_size/bravo-to-pay-tribute-to-ron-howard.jpg

[konfusion666]

Ouch! Decent pop fiction book, turned into a not-so-great pop fiction movie...

There were too many changes from the book to the movie, and none of them were for the better. Some of them were even thematic/stylistic changes so the movie doesn't even feel the same way as the book, it feels.... worse.

Audrey T. looks cute but was a poor choice for the Sophie character.

[ledorky]

Wow. Nothing sells like a controversy, eh?
$77M projected for this weekend. That's a pretty darned good take.
Due to bad reviews, I thought Over the Hedge would kill it ...

[xpoint9]

"Da Vinci Code" unlocks $224 million in world sales

All the protests and all the bad reviews could not prevent "The Da Vinci Code" from recording a $224 million worldwide opening, the second-biggest debut ever at the global box office, its distributor said on Sunday.

The controversial adaptation of Dan Brown's best-selling novel, the story of a Vatican cover-up involving Jesus Christ and his supposed offspring, sold about $77 million worth of tickets at movie theaters in the United States and Canada during its first three days, according to Columbia Pictures.

Box-office watchers had predicted a North American opening of between $50 million and $80 million for the most eagerly awaited movie of the year.

The biggest North American opening this year had been $68 million for "Ice Age: The Meltdown" seven weeks ago. But "The Da Vinci Code" numbers were still far from the $115 million record held by 2002's "Spider-Man."

"The Da Vinci Code" earned about $147 million overseas, the biggest international opening ever. The previous record was last year's "Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith" with $145 million, Columbia said.

The total haul of $224 million ranks No. 2 behind the $253 million tally for the "Star Wars" movie, the studio said.

Columbia Pictures, a unit of Sony Corp ., released the $125 million film in 90 foreign markets, following its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on Thursday.

The strong sales came despite -- or because of -- an onslaught of protests and publicity not seen since another religious movie, Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ," earned $84 million domestically during its first weekend in February 2004. It grossed $612 million worldwide.

Brown's fictional premise -- that Jesus Christ had a child with Mary Magdalene and that their blood line survived through the ages -- was a huge hit at bookstores, with more than 40 million copies sold around the world.

But some Christians, particularly Catholics, were angered by the story and have mounted a high-profile offensive against director Ron Howard's movie adaptation, which stars Tom Hanks and Audrey Tautou.

A Catholic lay organization, the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property, took out full-page ads in USA Today on Friday calling for worshipers to stage prayer vigils outside at least 1,000 theaters nationwide.

Other church groups have welcomed the opportunity to use the film as a starting point for discussion about the Bible, as has American Atheists, which says the same level of scrutiny applied to the book and film also should be used to question all other religious claims.

On the heels of the Cannes premiere of "The Da Vinci Code," critics joined the chorus of naysayers, overwhelmingly lambasting it as "grim," "unwieldy" and "plodding." It did get a respectable review from America's best-known movie critic, Roger Ebert, who called it "preposterously entertaining."

Sony, the film's producer Imagine Entertainment, and the movie's stars have stressed that the movie is merely entertainment -- and moviegoers appeared to agree.

"The book became more than a book and the movie became more than a movie," said Valerie Van Galder, Columbia's president of domestic marketing. "It became a perfect storm."

[lip1978]

Just came back. Haven't read the book.
I thought it was a great looking movie. Louvre scenes and cool castles/churches.
Plot was meh, as were the characters, except for Sir Ian. He was really fun to watch.
But it was funny to think about the parallels between Vinci and National Treasure. We know what the grail in Vinci is, with its spiritual/religious side, the grail in National Treasure is a huge amount of wealth. Certainly says a bit about American psyche.
Avg 3/5.

[sonic]

:| I liked national treasure better~~ i thought this was long & boring in parts,,,also kinda confusing...so many cults & sects,,,,GEEESH!
afterward i was so glad just to Stretch my legs. ;)

[bembol]

20 minutes into the film...pretty much figured it out

I like it...just not sure if I would watch it again or pick it up on DVD/Blu-ray :cheesygri

[bembol]

Wow. Nothing sells like a controversy, eh?
$77M projected for this weekend. That's a pretty darned good take.
Due to bad reviews, I thought Over the Hedge would kill it ...


Just shows how great Hanks...okay even Howard is/are...!!!

It's Summer Blockbuster...Reviews rarely effect Box Office Numbers.

[gman]

20 minutes into the film...pretty much figured it out

I like it...just not sure if I would watch it again or pick it up on DVD/Blu-ray :cheesygri

You can't figure out who the bad guy is in 20 minutes into the film.
You can't figure out what the Holy Grail is in 20 minutes into the film.

[wbastien]

i saw the movie today and read the book a while back. i think ron howard did pretty good with this movie, i agree with the above posters about being sometimes confused about the cults/secrets. the movie didnt explain these that well compared to the book.

i dont know why the reviewers are bashing this movie, it wasn't GREAT but it wasnt as bad as these reviews are saying.

[Snocow]

Seen it Friday night.

Enjoyed it but found it hard to follow in some areas..so much info

[gordholio]

Seen it Friday night.

Enjoyed it but found it hard to follow in some areas..so much info
More like so much fantasy. :lol:

[bigshotceo]

saw it thursday-so boring....

[munsifn]

if you havent read the book, then the movie is pretty good...

if you have read it, then i think you expect too much (as i did) and, well, leave the theatre disapointed..

[Aristophanes]

with such harsh reviews, i went in without any expectations.

turned out pretty decent in the end. definitely go watch this movie without any expectations or else u'd be disappointed.

[cheukiecfu]

too long.. too much explanation in the middle..
they did a pretty good job until they met teabing.. the movie went downward from there.. after all, it's ok to have lengthy discussion in a book, but not in a movie..
dun like it.. (maybe bcuz i was watching it at 10:30 and was too tired after a long day..)
my suggestion: spend ur time reading the book instead of watching the movie.. (if u have watched the movie.. don't let the movie turn u down from reading the book)

[buddhaboy12]

Does it really matter if its good or not?

THE CHURCH BANNED IT! (well atleast said it was "blasphemy" to the faith)

It makes you want to see it more! lol
Just like how the book sold.

[StarStrike]

You can't figure out who the bad guy is in 20 minutes into the film.
You can't figure out what the Holy Grail is in 20 minutes into the film.


Maybe he's psychic ;) :lol: :lol: :lol:

[thelefteyeguy]

since i havent read the book...and I like adventure type movies like Goonies, National treasure, Indiana Jones, etc...this movie is passable and I did enjoy it.

7.5/10 for me ;)

(and I didnt sleep at all hehe)

[burnt_toast]

since i havent read the book...and I like adventure type movies like Goonies, National treasure, Indiana Jones, etc...this movie is passable and I did enjoy it.

7.5/10 for me ;)

(and I didnt sleep at all hehe)

now read the book, it's better than the movie... the movie left out a few twist

[Haz]

I finished reading the illustrated version of the book last week so I'm looking forward to catching the movie soon. I can't imagine Ron Howard fitting so much background into a movie so I'm well prepared for any of confusing parts.

[jayslay]

wow this movie sucked, the entire movie was hyped up so much by the media especially as it creates a contravercy and its religion based. I am not catholic so iam not bashing from a religious point of view. i just dont like how the media exploits things like this to make a extra buck.

[HoninRegina]

I loved it.

[thelefteyeguy]

wow this movie sucked, the entire movie was hyped up so much by the media especially as it creates a contravercy and its religion based. I am not catholic so iam not bashing from a religious point of view. i just dont like how the media exploits things like this to make a extra buck.


i had zero expectations (rottentomatoes gave it like 20%)...so i enjoyed it quite a lot. ;)

[jayslay]

lool yea iam not suprised it only got 20% but based on this movie and the book i bet there are millions of religious fanatics travelling to europe to look for clues

[Nevermynd]

lool yea iam not suprised it only got 20% but based on this movie and the book i bet there are millions of religious fanatics travelling to europe to look for clues

Some publishers did bet on it:

http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/140001672X/ref=amb_center-1_174468601_6/702-8576965-1425632

[crabby1997]

The movie was very rushed at everything and many were unexplained because there were just way too many info in the book. I dunno, i guess I had too many expectation after reading the book and the movie just couldnt' deliver it all in 3 hours >:(

[dahhunter]

I saw it opening night, and i was suprised at the lack of people.. though i had read a couple bad reviews.. i never read teh book..

I enjoyed the movie.. It was a good mystery suspence.. and for me it went by quick.. i didnt realize it had been like 3 hours.. I give it a Thumbs up..

[DVST8]

Movie was alright. Nothing really beats your imagination when reading the book. Seeing the movie was a different experience as it's told from a different p.o.v. Interesting movie, good cinematography and Audrey Toutou is super CUTE! :cheesygri