Da Vinci Code Delivers

Rating: 8/10 (20 May 2006)

I've read the book three times, and knew the movie wouldn't be as good as the book. Still, the major plot points are treated well for those few who don't know the story or the reason for the controversy. At times, the film does seem rushed, but at 2 hours and 26 minutes, extending the film any longer may have had the opposite effect, ie: the film seemed too long.
The movie plays out like the book, so expect a lot of flashback sequences, not just for the characters, but historical flashbacks that help to push the movie forward.
I wouldn't look for any academy awards out of this film, but it certainly does entertain, and for fans of the book, it is a real treat to see the story presented in a movie format. But for the casual moviegoer, I think they may struggle to keep up and follow the story cause there are elements left out from the book that could help explain certain scenes and motivations more. All in all, a good film. Could it have been made better? Sure. But it could have also been much worse.