Da Vinci Code is not as bad as you may hear

Rating: 8/10 (20 May 2006)

I saw the movie tonight, and having read the book for the first time only two weeks ago, I feel the movie stood up well. There were a few plot line changes, but that is to be expected when developing a movie from a book. In all actuality, I liked the changes. As a Catholic, I was not in the least bit offended by the movie or the book, but especially the movie. Always keep in mind, IT IS A WORK OF FICTION. I feel that the book and movie can be used to strengthen or even encourage one's faith in what they choose to believe. It raises points that if researched, may actually bring you to deeper understanding of your faith. I hope that the movie will cause people to look into these issues for themselves. Don't take the movie as history. Too many people do that
Tom Hanks didn't give the performance of his life, but I felt he was pretty much the way I imagined Robert Langdon as I read the book. Sophie's character in the movie wasn't as strong as in the book, but I think that is due to time constraints. Some things had to be glossed over or skipped to keep the movie down to 2 1/2 hours.
Any way, the movie is worth a look, don't get too caught up in what the critics are saying, and remember it is a work of fiction.