Don't let the critics sway you

Rating: 10/10 (1 June 2006)

The movie does have some scenes that are a little over done, but don't let that ruin it for you. The Da Vinci Code is well done and totally appropriate for the story (deviations from the novel aside).
Too many people are allowing the reviews of critics to influence their own opinion of the movie. Had the Da Vinci Code not been an intriguing easy read of a book this would be acclaimed as one of the best movies of the year. Also realize that many people are pseudo-intellectuals proud to have actually read the book, believing it is a literary masterpiece and not simply a pop-culture phenomenon. To these people a "lowly" movie could never do this great book justice.