Underrated.

Rating: 7/10 (21 May 2006)

I can't see why this movie is getting so much shnit. For example: towards the end. SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER-when Sophie is revealed to be Jesus' last descendant, people-namely critics- laugh. Laugh! What in the hell is so funny about that? Nobody in my sold-out theater laughed.
Now, the real reason this movie is getting so much crap: the controversy. Coming from a catholic, I don't see what's the big deal. Jesus had relations with Mary Magdalene. Oh wait a minute, no he didn't! It's FICTION! Jesus didn't have a child! He never married Mary! The priory of Sion's goal is not protecting a devastating secret! On to the performances: Tom Hanks miscast? I think not. I think he did a great job. Audrey Tatou was great as Sophie. Ian McKellen was awesome, as always. He even added some comic relief. Paul Bettany scared the crap out of me as Silas, and Alfred Molina was great as Aringarosa, even though he wasn't in the movie that long.
This review is from someone who didn't read the book. If you did, I heard you might be disappointed. But long story short: not worth the flack it's getting from critics.