A Great Adaptation

Rating: 8/10 (20 May 2006)

In case you've read the DaVinci Code then you must know it's a very specific book with interesting and complex dialogues, but at the same time it captures your attention whether because it deals with humankind's past or because it's just a great FICTION book. However, the film does show the scent the book once made feel us all, so that's a good point. Unfortunately, some of the actors were unspoiled and rather disappointing. Tom Hanks is well-known for being a great master of acting and we've been witness of his talent throughout all of his movies. But this time, he appears like a cold and inexpressive Robert Langdon, who doesn't seem to be worried of his charge of murder. Audrey Tautou performs her part very well actually, but also has no expressions but a cold reaction when she's told to be of Jesus's bloodline. Ian McKellen, I think, it's the best of the movie. His performance is right on top next to Paul Bettany's Silas. McKellen has always given the best of him in any movie he's done and I think this is one more. Although most people will consider McKellen's sequences rather boring, I believe he really sustains the movie making it as interesting as the book. Ron Howard's The DaVinci Code is a great adaptation of the Dan Brown's novel. But, once again, the performances are a negative point which makes impossible to the movie to entertain the audience.