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Old 05-18-2006, 12:04 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Critics Hate The DaVinci Code
So... the critics hate it.
And if it weren't for the Catholic Church kicking up such a ruckus, most people would probably ignore it.

So here's my question about the MOVIE - The DaVinci Code.

1. Is it just a bad film?
2. Is it just not able to measure up to what people imagined when they read the novel?


Personally, I thought the novel was a GREAT read - as are the other Dan Brown novels (I think Angels & Demons is actually better than DaVinci). I plan to see the movie, but possibly not until it comes out on DVD.


Your thoughts?
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Old 05-18-2006, 01:03 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Since the movie isn't out until Friday I really can't comment on it. But I think Hanks was a TERRIBLE choice for the roll.

The book was entertaining though.
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Since the movie isn't out until Friday I really can't comment on it. But I think Hanks was a TERRIBLE choice for the roll.

The book was entertaining though.
Who do you think could have been a better choice?


Somehow, as I was reading the book, I kept picturing Harrison Ford as Robert Langdon.
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I don't read novels but my wife does and so I will tag along to the movie. It's just more hollywood crap to me. The last really good movie I saw was "In the Bedroom" with Sissy Spacek. Now that girl is an actress.
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Who do you think could have been a better choice?


Somehow, as I was reading the book, I kept picturing Harrison Ford as Robert Langdon.

I've been trying to think who would have been better than Hanks. Harrison Ford is a great suggestion.... he would have made a much better fit.
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http://movies.aol.com/movie/the-da-v.../21002/reviews

Average critic rating: 47/100.

My reaction (pun later realized...): "Holy crap!"
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I don't read novels but my wife does and so I will tag along to the movie. It's just more hollywood crap to me. The last really good movie I saw was "In the Bedroom" with Sissy Spacek. Now that girl is an actress.
I've been told from 2 of my friends, and my step brother that the movie was just a waste of their time. I don't think i'll be going to see this.
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I thought the book had poor character development and the claims to factuality were laughable.

As for the movie... I can tell just from looking at pictures that Audrey Tatou and Tom Hanks have no chemistry.

Hanks- He has a lumpy, oddly shaped head.
Tatou- Total hottie.

I mean seriously, look at this!

Hot!


Not.

Oh, and in Philadelphia, Antonio Banderas totally could have done better.
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I want to see it, but I think I'll be waiting until it's on DVD too.
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I like Tom Hanks a lot.

But I think he may have been the wrong man for the part.
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