A Thick, fat film, that one must be patient with to enjoy

Rating: 9/10 (20 May 2006)

It's very rare that a film and or book this daring is released, particularly at the worlds currant state of mind numbing TV and political correctness.
I have read many reviews for this film and am, happy to say that i enjoyed the movie more than the book, and what an adaption it is. Critics tend to pounce on things when generally there is a great abound of hype surrounding. I am sure there is a great amount of bias in these reviews,It flopped in Europe, surprise, surprise. and is getting rave reviews in the America's. It would depend on your preference of beliefs.
Anyway back to the film, the runtime was perfect, even though i knew what was going to happen next. It is a dialogue heavy film, but it is so compelling. i think currant entertainment is dumbing down audiences, and i think with a few viewings of this film, people will see its true colours.
Mckellen displays a brave and colourful portrayal of Leah Teaburg, eccentric, charismatic aristocrat/historian, passionate about the astounding revelations that the puzzle implies.
The first scenes in 'code' with Mckellens character are likely the scenes that will divide audience and shock the religious, as he accounts the revelations of Mary Magdalene the sacred feminine and the holy bloodline with spite, it's potent stuff, but Mckellen is so wonderful in his characterization, undoubtedly an Oscar nod is on the horizon.
What can i say about The Da Vinci Code, visually rich, a provocative film with brave performances and brilliant direction. Go and see it with an open mind, you might just have some fun, which i really think is the point at the end of the day.