Wanted to read the book, never got to, now I want to even more.

Rating: 8/10 (8 June 2006)

This is hands down one of the best movies I've seen in a long time. People complain about it's length, but I must say that this is the fastest two and a half hours I've ever seen in my life. Hanks, Tautou, McKellan, Molina, Bettany, and Reno all turn in outstanding performances that are most definitely going to warrant nods somewhere. Howard's portrayal of each character made me wish that I had read the book, sheerly for the thrill of the ride. I could feel Hanks' fear of enclosed spaces. I felt the pain Tautou felt when telling her past with grandfather. The pain of her memories of the car accident that took her famalies' lives. I followed Langdon as he figured out the riddles, trying to figure them out myself. I guessed while trying to figure out the heir. The teacher's identity was a mystery until he was truly revealed. This movie was nothing short of spectacular, and I urge anyone to see it.