The Da Vinci Code (2006) - Reviews & Comments Thread [Merged]

[Red Mask]

People shouldn't take the Da Vinci Code seriously either. But I found it more tasteful than Preacher.

 

[Downhere]

I guess this means no Angels & Demons adaptation?

That was the better book, damnit!

I'm sure they will adapt that book. DVC looks to be making a huge weekend. It's legs may suffer, but it will probably make 200 million domestically. Either way Sony will make a profit.

 

[Spider-Man Luvr28]

I liked the movie. I felt it was a little too long but I don't know. Maybe it was because time passed by too slowly. Still, I thought it was a good movie.

 

[Red Mask]

I liked the movie. I felt it was a little too long but I don't know. Maybe it was because time passed by too slowly. Still, I thought it was a good movie.

It was soooooo long I went to the restroom twice!

 

[Shifty]

It seems alot were expecting this to be an Action Movie of some kind

The producers of 24 wanted to buy the rights of the novel and use the story for the third season. Brown wanted big movie adaptation money/continued book sales and turned them down. Now it looks like the film is a massive disapointment. Brown is filthy rich; 24 would've adapted the book properly to make a great story.

 

[LastSunrise1981]

I watched the movie and it's far from disappointing. It's very thought provoking(Like the book), original(Like the book), and is very suspenseful and fast paced with an intelligent concept.

I think those who complain about it either, A) Have short attention spans, B) Want to hop on the bashing bandwagon, or C) A combination of both A and B in my opinion.

As I watched the movie I was completely drawn in by the film. None of it was dull, boring, stupid, or left me rolling my eyes or looking at my watch. In the end I accepted it as an intellectual entertaining movie and I wish others could do the same.

Tom Hanks, Ian McKellen, and Paul Bettany put on brilliant performances. Molina was misused once again(ala Spider-Man 2), Jean Reno could've been used more, and Audrey was alright, but I could've casted some one else for the role she was chosen for.

Tom Hanks portrayed Langdon as I seen him from reading Angels and Demons and The Da Vinci Code. Believe it or not, Langdon is a bland personality and unique at the same time. What didn't change in this movie was him using his intelligence and expertise in symbology and codes.

Hanks, as far as I'm concerned, is Langdon and I couldn't and can't picture anyone else playing him as he did.

Bettany was just downright scary. Words can't express how I got the impression to stay a good 500 feet away from him.

 

[BloodyWolverine]

This was a great film. I saw it in the evening and the theator was packed. I have no idea what movie the critics were screening . Sure this movie is not the typical summer flick. But it is a nice mystery thriller. Hanks was pretty good. And i need not tell anyone about Ian McKellan for he pretty much does a good job in just about anything.

I liked the film because it showed the Louve. It was cgi replicka studio in Hollywood. Ron Howard really filmed there and didn't cheat us. I am a action movie comic fan and i just can't wait for X-men 3 but this was a movie i'll indeed add to my dvd collection when it comes out. I give it a 7.8/10. I rarely vote a 10/10 for movies. Around 8/10 and 9/10 is usually my high marks.

Go see this movie if you liked the book and like thriller movies. However if you have any dislikes prior and decide not to go. There is always the Jason rip off See No Evil with Kane and the Nice little kiddy flick Over The Hedge.

 

[The Undertaker]

I too have not a clue as to what movie these critics have been screening. I thought the movie was great. From some reviews I was really expecting a crap movie but since I read the book I figured i'd go see it, ya know, form my own opinion. Howard did a great job bringing the book to life. It was not boring or slow paced or too long. People must be really lacking attention spans these days.

I just hope all these negative reviews don't discourage Howard, he really did an awesome job here. I guess theres really not too much of a chance of seeing him direct Angels and Demons. =[

 

[The Guard]

Not surprised it's getting bad reviews. The book was formulaic, obvious, derivative tripe, in my mind, and I'm usually pretty forgiving about those things. Brown's saving grace is that he does a lot with his characters and manages to tell a fairly interesting story and shove some "Facts" in along the way, but a film does not have that luxury. I'll see it, but I'm not expecting much.

 

[Banshee]

The movie was pretty good, but obviously it falls short compared to the book. Its just a story better suited for novel format as you can go more indepth into things in a book. Apart from that I thought it was pretty good.

 

[블라스]

I watched the movie and it's far from disappointing. It's very thought provoking(Like the book), original(Like the book), and is very suspenseful and fast paced with an intelligent concept.

I think those who complain about it either, A) Have short attention spans, B) Want to hop on the bashing bandwagon, or C) A combination of both A and B in my opinion.

As I watched the movie I was completely drawn in by the film. None of it was dull, boring, stupid, or left me rolling my eyes or looking at my watch. In the end I accepted it as an intellectual entertaining movie and I wish others could do the same.

Tom Hanks, Ian McKellen, and Paul Bettany put on brilliant performances. Molina was misused once again(ala Spider-Man 2), Jean Reno could've been used more, and Audrey was alright, but I could've casted some one else for the role she was chosen for.

Tom Hanks portrayed Langdon as I seen him from reading Angels and Demons and The Da Vinci Code. Believe it or not, Langdon is a bland personality and unique at the same time. What didn't change in this movie was him using his intelligence and expertise in symbology and codes.

Hanks, as far as I'm concerned, is Langdon and I couldn't and can't picture anyone else playing him as he did.

Bettany was just downright scary. Words can't express how I got the impression to say a good 500 feet away from him.

Your review gives me a lot of hope, I'm going to see it tomorrow
Oh, and your avatar is tops.

 

[Ultimate Movie-Man]

I saw it again. I still love it. Don't know what those stupid critics are complaining about.

Audrey Tatou is such a beautiful woman

 

[Equinox]

I just came back from watching the movie after a packed screening, which I think was sold out for virtually every show today in Chicago.

On to the movie, I have really no idea, why everyone are bashing this movie so much.. It maybe a little long, but its not a bit boring. It moves along at a good pace and its a faithful adaptation of the novel. I liked it a lot and everyone put in pretty good performances...Word of mouth should be pretty good for it too and Im hoping this film has legs after a definite huge weekend!
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[Equinox]

I saw it again. I still love it. Don't know what those stupid critics are complaining about.

Audrey Tatou is such a beautiful woman

 

[freelancer]

I'm going to see it tomorrow...

 

[Ultimate Movie-Man]

I hope you enjoy it, it's a great film. I applaud Ron Howard.

It's just the choices he does, but make sure you hold your blader,it's 150 mins. I sat through it for 300 mins

Not once did I head off to the toilet...Im starting to think there's something wrong with me...

 

[theJust]

i couldnt help but compare it to Dogma (in mind) while watching it.

 

[theJust]

and on another note, i read the lengthy 'critics vs. audience' speculation/comparison thing a page back...
simply put, critics are often smart and picky. veryselective, they live for it.
the general audience are viewers who need distraction and take Anything
as entertainment.
especially in this case, this holds true.

 

[Ultimate Movie-Man]

Not really. If critics can live for their choices, why can the moviegoing public?!

The description of a movie critic is to hate every movie they see anyway

 

[Two-Face]

I was watching Newsnight on BBC TV and critics were bad mouth it a lots cos it wasn't faithfull to Dan Brown's book and only one critic said it was faithfull to the book.

I don't care what critics say if I like it that's what matters to me, in my opinion the movie was very excellent and see it on DVD.

 

[Smirnoff]

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/da_vinci_code/





Ouch.

 

[roach]

short and sweet.......I saw the movie and was entertained and at the end of the day that's all that matters.

 

[Cmill216]

Despite terrible reviews, things are looking mighty fine for The Da Vinci Code...

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=14636

 

[Ultimate Movie-Man]

It deserves it

 

[terry78]

Went last night around 10 something, because the last couple of shows were sold out, but they were all teenagers and what not, which shocked me. Didn't expect them to be all interested in this flick, but after about 30 minutes in I saw the brats leaving out and talking amongst themselves and playing around, obviously not into the movie at all. They were expecting some big action adventure flick and it wasn't what they got. Me personally, I liked it regardless of it dragging quite a bit, but whatever.