Keep an open mind, and you'll be fine...

Rating: 10/10 (21 May 2006)

I thought this movie was great. While I haven't read the book, I felt the way the movie played out was good, gripping. The dark feel of the movie fit very well. The actors portrayed the characters well and the atmosphere of the historical locations was a real treat. It is a very well made movie. Entertaining and a perfect movie to see in a darkened theater on a big screen.
I would bet that most of the criticism of this movie is coming from people involved in the religion portrayed in the film. It's just a big, fat hot button. Although, I'm sure some religious people can see it for what it is. Just. A. Movie.
I'm not surprised that the Cannes crowd didn't like it, just with the dry spell big Hollywood seems to be having in the substance department.