media destroyed da vinci

Rating: 6/10 (19 May 2006)

as someone who did not read the entire book (only the opening chapters). i still found "The Da Vinci Code" enjoyable to watch. i tried to keep an open mind and not get expectations up too high because of the media attention surrounding the opening. in fact that's why i believe the reception for it has been so divided, the media truly destroyed this film. if it had of been kept a secret up till its release it would have received a much brighter opening. Tautou however i must say was amazing in my opinion as Sophie. i though she approached the part well. I was though a little let down by Sir Ian, i'm a little sick of him after LOTR & XMEN. a brilliant actor but i think someone like Michael Gambon may have suited it a little better, in my opinion. "Da Vinci" is a good film, just keep an open mind, don't expect big things and you'll enjoy it more than you think.