Good, fun filled ride. - The Da Vinci Code Reviews

First and foremost the following review is coming from someone who has yet to read the book, but after seeing this picture I think I might have to pick it up and see the comparisons for myself. But after seeing this sneak preview and talking with a few others that saw the film with me, who have read the book, I asked them for their critic as far as the relationship between the film and book. Their responses seemed a little surprising since early reviews that I read said that the film lacked resemblance between the two. One said that the film followed the book fairly well although it did leave out a few elements that would have been interesting to see on screen. The other however said that the book was much better than the picture and agreed that the film left out some key elements from the book. From my point of view from, as I said before, someone who never read the book before the film was very involving. The film never lacked story for a second and was very interesting to watch frame by frame. Although there wasn't much thrill to it as the trailer seemed to provoke but it did however provide a lot of action and suspense that made up for that lack of a thrill ride. From a directors chair the film looked very well done. There wasn't much acting on Tom Hanks part however, which is something that I would have liked to see more of, due to the fact that he is a brilliant actor. Ian McKellen however was brilliant as he always seems to be. This was a film that was getting more and more interesting as it went on, though to some it may be long and drawn out, I felt that the longer the film went on the more involving it became. Just when you think the picture is over it takes you on another journey that uncovers much more that you were expecting. Whether or not you believe in the message of the film it was very interesting to see. There were many instances that I began to question some of the evidence provided and had to think, but for the most part this is not a film to tear anyone away from their religious beliefs. Some early reviews and protests feel that this film is a bash out Christianity, but in reality it is just one mans opinion. This film, and the writers book is just evidence he has available to him to help support his theory. I for one did not change my belief and in my opinion this film is not an attempt to try and do so. This film was just a new look at some things that some may have questions about. The film itself was very well done and directed and was full of solid entertainment. The story was very intriguing and was definitely worth looking at. Beautiful dialogue, acting and all around direction leads this to another great film for the summer.