The Da Vinci Code?

[Dave Harris]

Most everything I read says this is a loser. I liked the book. Should I go to the Bijou or wait for the DVD?

[Thomas Stathes]

I agree with Jayson. I can't vouch for the film or book because I haven't pursued either, but what the critics say usually comes from their...buttockses. I'd love to be a critic but IMHO, film critics speak from some sort of personal agenda-usually regarding politics or morality (or lack thereof.)
Just my two cents.
Tom

[Linda Haluska]

A friend of mine saw the movie this afternoon and read the book and he loved it!
He told me since I am a devout Catholic, in my beliefs, I would not have enjoyed it.
I think you should you go and see the movie, Dave!

[Thomas Stathes]

A friend of mine saw the movie this afternoon and read the book and he loved it!
He told me since I am a devout Catholic, in my beliefs, I would not have enjoyed it.
I think you should you go and see the movie, Dave!
Linda- I'm Catholic as well. I still think we should be open-minded at times, so I'm considering seeing the movie. How about you?
-Tom

[Linda Haluska]

Linda- I'm Catholic as well. I still think we should be open-minded at times, so I'm considering seeing the movie. How about you?
-Tom

Actually, we were suppose to see the movie this week, but he decided to see it without me!:( I am hurt about that but yes, I do want to see it! He actually told me my entire family would not enjoy it! I will see if it is in my area. I also am very open minded as you are, Thomas!

[Derek Decelles]

Ron Howards movies have always struck me as being very competently made, but utterly uninspired and soulless. Maybe it's just me, but the only movie he's ever directed that I care for is "Splash".

[David Brooks]

I have not scene the movie yet. There have been numerous TV programs about the Da Vinci code. Most of it is based on speculation that now has become "fact". The main goal of this was to make money! Beware of these kinds of subjects. They are just like the Bermuda Triangle. All of it is ultimately debunked. All it takes is some good imagination, some speculation, tie in stray pieces of info by innuendo and throw in a good dose of conspiracy mentality and you have a money maker!

These kinds of things can not break my faith. Recognize them for what they are. The movie might be entertaining if view as being fiction.

[James Wheeler]

I have a rule of never basing my politics or religion on what I see in the movies or hear coming out of the mouths of actors or anyone in the entertainment field. You don't have to be a rocket scientist or even have an education to get into the entertainment field. I say, entertain me and leave it at that. I will do my own research and form my own opinions on politics and religion. Let me site a couple of examples; (1) Sean Penn - Goes to Iraq to be a human shield in the hopes of stopping the war. Protest the war, OK. But go over to the enemy and be a human shield, yeah that's the person I want to follow. When he got there and found out that he was going to be stationed at a military site, he abandoned the idea. (2) Tom Cruise - This is easy. He gets his religion from a science fiction novel and then goes around on tv and tries to convert us. I'm right on it Tom!

[Peter Goed]

Dear David,

Although I love you dearly, your continual use of the word scene, to describe the situation "I have seen" as opposed to a scene in a movie, etc., is becoming annoying.

When you were just another member of the forum I guess I could put up with it, but as one of the moderators I expect something better.

How did you ever survive as an engineer for so many years without being able to spell??

Sorry, this is not really a personal shot at you, David, just at how poorly Americans generally are at simple grammer and spelling.

Peter.

P.S. Don't all jump down my throat about this, please think about what you are writing before commiting it to posterity.

[David Hitt]

Peter,

I treasure good spelling and grammar. However, pointing out someone else's errors in a public forum usually initiates a flame war.

That's what I've seen, and why I would not point out that it's "poor," not "poorly," and "grammar," not "grammer." ;)

David

[Dave Harris]

Good shot Mr Hitt... ha ha ha

[Aaron Lea]

Also:

commiting - committing

[Dave Harris]

I saw it last night (Sunday) with a packed house. Very faithfull to the book. Slightly different ending but an improved one. As Derek Decelles says, Ron Howard's direction is a competent effort but well short of Spielberg for this kind of film. I was dissapointed in the production design. It's "look" was very mediocre. Costuming, sets, etc. nothing to talk about. In fact I believe the failure of good production is the reason for an over abundance of tight close ups through out.

Edited very nicely as far as pace and timing, but much too fast and quick in the action scenes which I always find annoying but its the current trend and I'm probably alone in that opinion as the youing audiences seem only to relate with the quick cuts they grew up with on MTV. However, here they went one step too far as in addition to 1.5 second custs they giggled, shook and quickly turned the camera on end. Ugh!

WIth all that, I think it's well worth your time. Certainly not the loser I heard from others. A very much "OK" film.

[James Wheeler]

Dave,

I'm with you on the too fast and quick in the action scenes statement. I haven't scene this movie yet, but the trend is disturbing. It seems as though every movie tries to out do the last action movie that came out. This winds up with not enough movie and too much action. I find myself falling asleep watching some of the new movies. I would never want to be scene sleeping during an action movie. I find that obscene!

[Dave Harris]

Dave,

I'm with you on the too fast and quick in the action scenes statement. I haven't scene this movie yet, but the trend is disturbing. It seems as though every movie tries to out do the last action movie that came out. This winds up with not enough movie and too much action. I find myself falling asleep watching some of the new movies. I would never want to be scene sleeping during an action movie. I find that obscene!

Right, I scene what you mean. We're sceaning too much of that lately. :)

[Evan Chase]

Commenting on your earlier remark, Peter, I often have to try to figure out the spelling of some forum members at times. While many members use spell-check and read their post before sending, some don't---and it's on every forum I've ever been logged onto.

Actually this is one of the more literate forums compared to some!

[Russell Harnden]

Actually this is one of the more literate forums compared to some!
I couldn't agree more. On "other" forums I have actually seen the word "buy" spelled "by" under the topic of "Film for Sale, Wanted, Free, etc., etc." Wow...I guess some folks out there were asleep in English class...:D

[Richard Haines]

I found it an entertaining adaptation of the book. Howard handled the controversial elements very tastefully. Of course I have no religious
affiliations so it would be impossible to offend me with this subject matter.

Dan Brown's book compiled a number of theories into an
entertaining thriller similar to what Oliver Stone did with "JFK".
I hope they make the proposed sequel (actually a 'prequel') of Brown's "Angels and Demons" which
is another good thriller. In the book he introduces the Langdon character
and he's better develped there than in "The Da Vinci Code". I guess the author assumed you had read the earlier book and knew the character already.

The current controversy about the movie is as obnonxious as all activist
pressure groups (from right or left) who only believe in freedom of speech providing you subscribe to their worldview. Otherwise they want to ban or censure you. Naturally, there are also complaints from ethnic lobbists which in this case are albinos. I thought it was considered 'politically correct' to make caucasians the bad guys these days but I guess that no longer applies if they're too white...

[Linda Haluska]

Welcome back, Rich!
It is always a pleasure reading your posts!:)

My Dad recently saw the movie and he is a very religious man. He enjoyed it and kept an open mind!

[Richard Haines]

Linda,

Check out the opus dei website. www.opusdei.org

No pain no gain.