 "questions" | 2008-09-08 |
| - Reviewed By User: A10RTJ05UFQR0I |
| It`s a movie, that left us believing Jesus Is so much more, in every way. |
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 "Good movie" | 2008-08-23 |
| - Reviewed By User: A24PVVTV5PQKRM |
I have just watched the DVD Da Vinci Code.I was aware of the fuss and bother that went with the film including one remark that someone did not like Tom Hanks hair it was too long! I cannot remember the last time I actually sat down and watched a film and was entertained. All religious/political reasons etc have to be put on one side and take the film as it was, pure entertainment and a jolly good viewing. I congratulate Ron Howard on his film, he has come a long way since Ritchie Cunningham on Happy Days. I just do not know what else to say about this film it was just fantastic and I advise everyone to watch it. There are some jarring scenes, including Silas' self-mortification and some of the murders--but what's a good "who dunnit" without some good murders? The violence and suggestions of violence are appropriate to the story. The shooting locations were excellent, the plot twists every bit as good as the book. Not sure why some critics panned it. I would say go watch the movie, form your own opinions and don't let any priest tell you what you should/should not watch. I would see it again.
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| "Entertaining" | 2008-08-20 |
| - Reviewed By User: AN1ZRE67BMH4 |
| I particularly welcome the exposure the film gives to the denigration of women by the Catholic Church and the role of Mary Magdalene in church history. While The Da Vinci Code never reaches its full potential as a compelling work of art, it is solid entertainment that creates awareness of the differences within the early church and may spur people to read apocryphal writings such as the Gnostic Gospels and The Gospel of Thomas. Of course, the theory, first expounded in the book Holy Blood, Holy Grail by Michael Baigent and Richard Leigh, is out of the mainstream, yet, it is not as preposterous as Roger Ebert has claimed. Given the paucity of historical records referring to a historical Jesus and the passing of two thousand years, it is no more implausible than many other theological notions, widely accepted as the unvarnished truth. Anyway, all questions are answered and you are not left hanging. Whether you agree with the answers is up to you. Remember, it's only a movie, and it's never too late to become a history buff and you can do your own research. |
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| "Excellent Film" | 2008-06-29 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1CJZ06Z2JYD0D |
Commonly, those who criticize this film negatively are those who have biased views and perspectives.
I personally loved this film. It was thought provoking. The music was excellent. The historical reanactments were very well protrayed.
A movie that I have watched for countless times. |
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| "Better than the critics say." | 2008-06-17 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2II09GQGWOMTQ |
This movie caused quite the stir and is STILL causing quite the stir amongst Christians.
I was raised Catholic and have never quite believed all the things taught by the church or ANY church.
The virgin birth is something I've always questioned. Same with the resurrection. Same with all the so called miracles.
Were any of us there? A guy once said to me; either you believe it or you don't.
Sorry, I don't.
The Da Vinci Code didn't really impact what I already believed.
I don't understand why people are so upset over this movie.
If your faith is so strong, why are you so easily offended?
I loved the book and unlike the critics, I loved the movie.
I didn't care for Tom Hanks and I hope he's not going to be in Angels & Demons.
I can only imagine the uproar when that comes out. LOL
I think it's stated quite plainly in the movie. Why couldn't Jesus be married and have kids?
Why would that change his divinity?
Maybe he was married and still performed all those miracles.
Anything is possible.
My faith was shaken over the gay issue, this movie didn't change anything for or against.
If you haven't seen the movie, I suggest the book because it's the superior of the two.
Don't expect to have your faith shaken to the core by either.
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 "Never captured the spirit of the book" | 2008-06-16 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2MYJUD34TPQHR |
I absolutely loved the book but was truly disappointed when I saw the movie. Unfortunately I felt the movie never captured the spirit of the book. When reading the book I couldn't put the book down cause I wanted to know what happened next. When watching the movie I caught myself a couple of times checking the time wondering when the movie was going to end. I even gave the movie a couple of chances but still in my mind it never lived up to the book.
Dan Brown is a fantastic author and I enjoyed reading his entire catalog. I have heard that "Angels & Demons" is currently into production and I hope that it turns out better then The Da Vinci Code.
If you are a fan of the book then you should give the movie a chance. I just felt after watching the movie that they could of done so much more. |
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| "Thought provoking, yes, but also a wonderful adventure." | 2008-04-25 |
| - Reviewed By childofsolitude |
Now, when I first heard about The Da Vinci Code, I thought it was about finding codes in paintings. It turns out that I was partially right. What I DIDN'T know was that it was also about religion. Not being religious whatsoever, I thought that this movie would be disappointing. However, although there were a few spots that I found difficult to understand, I actually enjoyed the film.
So what's the movie about? Without giving too much away, I'll say that a man who has kept a very important secret is found dead. The man's grandaughter asks a professor for assistance in figuring out the secret.
Let's talk about the positives first. Acting-wise, the casting director couldn't have done a better job. Even the minor characters were spot on. Second, as most people know, this movie was based on a book. I hadn't read the book but, unlike most movies based on books, it wasn't incredibly hard to follow nor do you NEED to read the book in order to understand the movie. If you like puzzles or mysteries, this movie will have you thinking. And talk about adventurous. From police chases to treasure hunts, there's a ton of thrills to be had.
And now for the negatives. As I said above, I'm not religious so it was hard to follow what was going on when the characters mentioned certain biblical people or events. Second, the movie doesn't have a realy big AHA! moment or a turning point. This normally would disappoint me but there's enough little surprises and twists that kept me watching.
Would I recommend this movie? Not really. I don't think it's a movie that can be watched more than once and if you don't like mysteries, you may not find anything interesting about this movie. I still gave it 4 stars because it had me at the edge of my seat almost the entire time. |
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 "So Wrong in So Many Ways" | 2008-03-31 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2UFDTU7YDAE0D |
I saw this movie in on the big screen and was very disappointed. Recently I received this DVD as a gift, and I'm still disappointed. The "extras" reflect the film. They seem "tacked on" to make a quick buck. That sums up the movie, too. The casting in the film is bad. The acting is excellent but these folks are way, way miscast. But that's not really the problem. The problem is that they "shot the book." They just filmed some actors reading the book. Fast. This approach left us with a bit of a mess, and a big embarrassment to a lot of skilled and talented people who have had the bad luck to be associated with this film.
Actually, if the actors had just read the book on an empty stage, it would have been a better movie. The "action" is distracting. It doesn't make you sit on the edge of your seat, it makes you want to go get a snack. Nothing works as it should, because they shot the book.
What was required here was the courage to do something else. Writers notoriously resist any attempt to alter their work when it's made into a film. Well, Dan Brown should have encouraged it. I could write the bones of better script right here. And I will.
The first act introduces a ship-load of weirdos. So let's explore that. Langdon is a professor. That's weird right there. Did he kill the curator like the French police think he did? Maybe. He's a weirdo. Maybe they had a dispute over the number of apostrophes in alphabet soup. What about this strange woman who shows up and butts in? She must be insane. She ought to act a little more insane. The French police are trying to arrest a killer but this loony woman helps him get away, and displays uncanny driving ability doing so.
We learn that Langdon is just weird. He's not a killer. The strange woman is not crazy. She had an unusual upbringing. Think James Bond meets James Beard. Incidentally--there was some hocus pocus about DaVinci paintings that Langdon...
"...figured out while you were in there..."
"In where?"
"Th-th-there."
"WHERE?"
"Th-the ladies room..."
"You mean the men's room?"
"Th-th-th-th-the"
"Never mind."
Oh yeah, give Langdon a stutter. A severe one.
Now we're on our way. The scene where our albino friend whups himself is silly, offensive and dumb all at the same time. Take it from me, cowboy, if you whip yourself regularly, you won't feel it much. Sorta like shaving. All that wincing and prancing just looked fake, not real. Hate to say it but Ron Howard really HAS led a pain-free life. Who'd a-thunk?
Now, I can't write a whole synopsis here, but this film would have benefitted greatly from just about any effort to MAKE IT DIFFERENT FROM THE BOOK. But that didn't happen.
Finally, I gave this movie two stars--but took one away in honor of the God of the Israelites whom this film goes out of its way to mock (takes more guts than I have).
C-ya! |
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| "Excellent movie" | 2008-03-24 |
| - Reviewed By User: AURN9JB68E1FM |
| If you liked the book, you should like the movie. There's much adventure and suspense to keep you interested. |
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| "Very moving, thought provoking movie" | 2008-03-21 |
| - Reviewed By cookie99999 |
| The mastermind of Dan Brown comes alive in this adaption of the book by the same name. If you are a fan of Ron Howard movies, you won't be disappointed. There are a few deviations from the book, but they are as brilliant as the original story line. The music is also a highlight. Highly recommended. |
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