The da vinci code: excitingly thought-provoking - The Da Vinci Code Reviews

But inasmuch as the controversy and the hype that surrounds this movie is due to its supposed "scandallous" revelations, I have found that the storyline isn?t at all offensive to Christianism. As far as matters of opinion and points-of-view are concerned, the movie is not one-sided and spotlights both opinions with a well-balanced presentation of the dual interpretations of the "evidences" presented. There is still that respect for both sides of opinion. Ultimately, it leaves the viewers with a free-thinking choice of digesting it either as informative fact, or a thrilling story of fiction. I wouldn?t have thought that I would be as thrilled watching this movie as expected. This film is directed by Ron Howard, who's known for his directorial work in films like Cinderella Man and A Beautiful Mind. Howard is one of those directors whom I treat as one of the forgettable reputed directors. His style has always been clean, but plain. Regardless of that plain factor that sometimes has a danger of stepping into mediocrity, his work on The Da Vinci Code succeeds in indeed keeping the film up to its thrilling, thought-provoking pace. The film smartly avoids dull moments and tends to get exciting as each step is taken. From the flashback scenes, to the mood setting, the film is well-executed. The problem is not with the movie, but with the movie-going audience who may confuse fact with fiction. In our cultural history, movies have become very influential in terms of perception of truth. Movies may influence public opinion, particularly, if it is a movie that has gained popularity. And where did The Da Vinci Code gain its popularity? Ironically, from those who seek to ban it. This movie has become so sensationalized by its opponents, to the point that their fuss has created a wide interest and curiosity for the film. Even among friends and co-workers who rarely watch movies, have been seduced by the curiosity to watch the film. Whether the issues discussed in The Da Vinci Code may be factual or not should be a separate issue with how good the movie is. Fact or not, it is still a movie, based on a book of fiction. And it is a great thrilling tale of fiction. Perhaps those who are against this movie are afraid of having to delve into the ideas and ask the questions about what may lie in history, about which story would be truth? I enjoyed the film; I have found the issues it presents are discussion-worthy and indeed thought-provoking. The film does not offend me because I am confidently secure with my faith as a Christian.