Dynamic, energetic, and gripping - The Da Vinci Code Reviews

To start off, yes I have read the book. There were a few pros and cons I found in the movie, but overall, it was a very enjoyable, intense adventure film! A documentary-cross-horror genre. No super huge explosions or extreme death defying escapes. This is a film where you can really imagine that you were one of the characters. I truly loved the film. I would recommend it for mature audiences though, as there are 4 "live" killings in the film and quite a bit of realistic violence. Pros: Gives you plenty of time to swallow all the information you are being fed, and to remember (if you have read the book) what is going to happen next!! STUNNING visual overlays and flashbacks, by far my favorite piece of the movie. Some critics have reviewed the acting and found it wanting. I found the acting refreshing. These are very believeable characters. Crazy, misguided, or pensieve people perhaps, but believeable. Cons: Particularly violent in the first 20 minutes or so of the movie... All the deaths and the introduction to Silas and his "methods". Somewhat weak ending. Its as though it doesn't matter if the secret is revealed. But then again, this might be a strong point if you are truly thinking about Sophie's feelings on the matter.