The Da Vinci code - movie

The Da Vinci Code is a must watch for the lovers of the book. On the other hand those who haven't read the book, wont understand a thing. In a brave and successfull attempt to recapture the excitement of the movie, the director has focussed more on the screenplay and thrill, sacrificing a chunk on story. This means a complete boredom for people ignorant of the book.

It is more like a summary to the book, and one can feel going through the various chapters and movie runs. I think Silas character was exceptional, other than that no other character really needed the depth of performance. Some parts of the story have been altered and many puzzles truncated. One part where the jizz was lost, is where Sphie showed the photo of her dead grandfather and the words "P.S. Find Robert Langdon." It was pretty ordinary and looked like she showed her lower grade report card which he didn't bother looking.

The BGM was very apt and added to the thrill. The movie was made with an intention not to hurt any sect, as seen by the blunt dialogues and over emphasis on Opus Dei, rather than Christianity itself. I see no purpose in banning the movie, for it is neutral from start to end. The book was considerably harsh. By banning the movie, its raining profits for the piracy market.

Overall, its a rich movie experience. But it is not a must-theatre watch movie. A home theatre would do. Or even a PC.


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