Just does not 'cut it'

Rating: 1/10 (19 May 2006)

I have read the Dan Brown novel twice in the last two years and with great interest each time. The last viewing of the big screen version was plain laughable and left me wondering of how i was robbed of my precious time and money.
Ron Howard left much to be desired when it came to portray crucial, nail-biting and intense fictional parts. For those who are familiar with the book, it will be apparent of how slow and bland the action is as opposed to the smooth and catchy literary work of Brown.
Actors are well matched to the expected feel of the book characters with the exception of Tom Hanks, who does not suit well as the brainy Robert Langdon, a frail , but nevertheless courageous scientist. Sophie Nouveau character is done especially well and deserves a separate credit for a great performance amidst bland and uninspiring ones.
Altogether this depiction trails for too long to redeem itself from the utter mess it crawls into and just bombs in comparison with the book. This is one 'secret code' you can live without.
The film deserves five stars just on the basis of sheer financial investment and magnitude that went into mirroring the book's text. Otherwise, it feels underachieved and pressed for real amusement.