The Da Vinci Code Opened! I Saw It And Hope You Do Too!
By: Pam On: May/19/06 - 15 Comments
I went to see the Da Vinci Code tonight! As a practicing Catholic, I have no problem encouraging people to go see the movie. I kept in mind that this is based on a novel, and in no way did I feel that my religious beliefs were being challenged. Now there were some parts that parrelled the teachings of the church, but much of it was embellished. It was a wonderful movie that kept me guessing throughout! I even cracked up at a few points. (anytime the French get knocked, I giggle)
I think this movie is one of Howard’s best, and I would put this in Hank’s top 5.
Let me know if you saw it and tell me what you think!
May 19, 2006 - 09:17 PM on May 19th, 2006
You liked the movie? Went to see it. It was a mediocre thriller! Too much hype.
May 19, 2006 - 09:31 PM on May 19th, 2006
Welcome aboard Pelaez! Yes I did like it. I didn’t think it was mediocre, but it was a thriller. I liked that it made me actually draw from my teachings, I loved the locations, and i didn’t have it all figured out! I was way off!:wink:
May 19, 2006 - 09:54 PM on May 19th, 2006
Was going to go see it but I’ve spent the movie budget for the month seeing “Farenheit 911″ for the 27th time…
Maybe next month…
May 20, 2006 - 07:03 AM on May 20th, 2006
You ass Robert!:razz: It is a good date night movie in that, it get’s you into a good discussion afterward. So go out on a date with your seetie! That is when you recoup the losses from F911!:wink:
May 20, 2006 - 08:15 AM on May 20th, 2006
Okay, I’ll take your word for it. I’ll suggest we see it.
May 20, 2006 - 08:22 AM on May 20th, 2006
more show for the people, nothing news here, in 3 years it will be on tv at 12am.
ops: but understand its only a movie not real life and the boys in power want you to live inside the myth so the boys can take what is left of your rights down for the one world ideals. i will wait and buy the movie for $17.99.
May 20, 2006 - 08:40 AM on May 20th, 2006
5-Robert, if nothing else, you get a date together.:smile:
May 20, 2006 - 09:30 AM on May 20th, 2006
I haven’t seen the movie or read the book, but I have read the second book in the series , “Angels and Demons”, from Dan Brown. He tells a great story, though I think that the Robert Langdon character would be more in the Indiana Jones mold than an overweight Tom Hanks. In the second book the main character got into a series of physical fights that would be impossible for someone overweight and out of shape.
I may go see the movie today, though I know if they make “Angels and Demons” into a film, they won’t be able to stay even close to the book without getting a more athletic actor to play Robert Langdon.
May 20, 2006 - 09:47 AM on May 20th, 2006
8- FAO- go see it and tell me what you think of Hanks weight issue:wink: He isn’t heavy in the film, but I can see what you are saying if I have to compare him to Indiana Jones.
May 20, 2006 - 05:04 PM on May 20th, 2006
All of the promo photos of him look horrible. Like I said in at least the second book, Langdon is VERY athletic. He gets into fist fights, knife fights, gun fights, foot chases etc etc. Regular action hero stuff. Hanks just doesn’t look the part. If they wanted an actor in his 40s to play the role, I’d have opted for Bruce Willis. He plays the action hero role with the best of them without looking like a pretty boy (ala Ben Affleck) doing it.
May 20, 2006 - 07:51 PM on May 20th, 2006
I miss the days of boycott-hollywood.net
May 21, 2006 - 08:34 AM on May 21st, 2006
Drake….I sympathize with you. I do continue to boycott some in Hollywood; i.e. Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn, and a few others. Tom Hanks and Ron Howard are both Dems but to my knowledge they don’t trash Bush and America like others have. They are two very talented actors/producers though and this was one helluva movie. Definitely worth the money if, like me, you enjoy conspiracy stories.
May 21, 2006 - 08:47 AM on May 21st, 2006
I concur BonBon. I don’t recall either trying to use their celebrity to influence voters…..The movie was good!
May 21, 2006 - 03:46 PM on May 21st, 2006
And I just adore Tom Hanks. There is something so versatile in him. I loved his acting in Forrest Gump and Road to Perdition but I loved HIM in You’ve Got Mail and Sleepless in Seattle!
May 27, 2006 - 10:31 AM on May 27th, 2006
I’m a big fan of Bruce Willis. While other movie stars are running their mouths, I’ve heard that Bruce put up a million of his own money to add to the bounty on Osama Bin Laden.
Sandra Bullock, and Leonardo DeCaprio both handed over a million for Tsunami relief as well so they’re pretty high on my people to watch list. Keanu Reaves gave his entire paycheck to the crew for the last Matrix movie as a sign of appreciation for their work. It just goes to show some people in Hollywood actually appreciate how good they have it.