Well-made film, some flaws but overall works

Rating: 9/10 (20 May 2006)

Unlike many others, I say this movie is excellent. It is hard for others, but I watched this movie discarding the religious controversies the move ignites. The acting is well done in most areas of the film. Tom Hanks is an amazing actor, and while this was not his best performance. it certainly was good.
The plot is a good one, and for the most part stays true to the book. There a few minor changes of situations and words, but the book is there. However, the movie is LONG. The mystery that is to be solved, though intriguing and exciting, gets a little boring. It was fun to find out what this message meant and where this riddle leads, but it goes on for too long. But Howard wanted to keep to the book, and cutting too much out of the movie may have ruined it.
Overall The Da Vincie Code was an exciting and enjoyable film experience, and without some of these minor flaws, it would be a perfect film.