Very entertaining, well portrayed, well directed, closely follows the book.

Rating: 8/10 (25 May 2006)

I don't understand all the hoopla and negativity around this film. I find that any movie that makes me think about historical possibilities; or, for that matter, makes me think at all, is well worth seeing. Tom Hanks gives a fine performance and his hair is a non-issue! I have no problem believing him as Robert Langdon, a College professor who fits into the plot. Audrey Tautou is beautiful and, despite her heavy accent, a delight to watch as Sophie. If you chose to believe that the story is 100 % fiction, it is a great story, totally engaging. If you have an open mind, and are willing to entertain the possibilities, you will have a most rewarding experience. Ron Howard shows as once more that he is a master movie maker. Considering the complexity of the plot and the huge amount of information that the writer had to pack into the 2 hours and 20 minutes, writer Akiva Goldman did an incredible job. I feel that reading the book before seeing the movie is an asset to understanding; but not necessarily a pre-requisite. If you get a bit lost, you'll understand better if you read the book afterwords, or, better yet, see the movie again! If you have a closed mind, are a Christian fanatic and must have everything stagnant, do yourself a favor and don't see it. You don't have to you know. Just live and let live!