A masterpiece in itself!

Rating: 10/10 (19 May 2006)

Wow! Don't believe the nay-sayers on this one. I have read the book twice and find this movie not only to be faithful and respectful of the book but a tight, taut thriller in its own right. The acting is top notch and you get a real feel that it has been lovingly crafted.
I have often criticised movies for leaving out critical parts of the book, but this is as good as the source material, primarily because the plot is preserved and presented in a way that conveys every nuance in a very effective way.
The one critcism I had of the book was that the ending was sudden and a slight let down. In this movie they surround the final scene with fantastic camera work and stunning music such that it becomes a fitting end to a great movie. As a catholic in the 21st century, I'm stunned that the church can't just accept Da Vinci Code (book and film) as a piece of fiction where some humans - even catholics - can be baddies!! I'm also Australian but that does not make me the killer from Wolf Creek!