heartfelt rendition of novel

Rating: 9/10 (21 May 2006)

good read, great movie experience. only mismatch, i think, was when the bishop fell shot- his suitcase was closed; and then in the next scene, the bonds are loosed, and the briefcase sprung.
audrey tautou was scintillating. i fantasized that tom's character would be the next male in line. the moment tom and audrey realize- is fabulous movie making- my hair stood up and i was breathless- even though i had read the book- seeing it was incredible.
the moment her grandmother introduces herself brought an interesting question to me- would i have allowed my grandchild to be taken from me- i think not. ever. that's biologic imperative to protect your seed, your self expression of god's gift, in a new time. i am my grandfather now, the time is now, and always will be. i think your child is the most precious thing on earth.
i gave it a nine, which is rare for me to give to an American movie.