Watch if only for Ian Mckellen.....

Rating: 7/10 (23 May 2006)

I read Dan Brown's book last June on a plane home from America, i was engrossed, one of the most enjoying stories i have ever read.
Whilst i was reading the book i envisaged Tom Hanks as Robert Langdon, Bezeu Fache as Jean Reno so when i heard, they were making The Da Vinci code i was overjoyed.
If you haven't yet seen this film, or read the book, i would suggest watching the film first, i feel that this helps keep the film going and will keep you guessing about what clue they will solve next.
I also find that when you have seen a film and then read the book, it helps to put a face to that name, Tom Hanks, Robert Langdon etc...
This especially helps if you like that character that actor has portrayed. Paul Bettany was brilliant as Silas, Audrey Tatu was perfect as Sophie, not only stunning but also a brilliant actor.. every actor gives a great performance especially Ian Mckellen, who although not looking like Teabing according to the book plays his part brilliantly.
The editing is brilliant, the film locations are spot on, and the dissolves that show what the past was like when explaining parts of them film were expertly done and not overused.
Watch this film then read the book, the book will i have no doubt exceed your expectations from the film, however, if you do it the other way around like i did i feel you will leave the cinema please you had seen it, however slightly disappointed.