The Book was better, but Film was good also

Rating: 8/10 (3 June 2006)

First of all, I would like to state that I am a born-again believer in Jesus Christ the Son of God and I am not ashamed of that fact. I read the book "The Da Vinci Code" after reading a small booklet, called Da Vinci Code Separating Fact from Fiction. It had small quotations in it from the book, and because of it I wanted to read the book. I believe the plot was well conceived with action and a murder mystery making sure that the reader was turning the next page. I can see where many people will be confused even though this a 100% piece of fiction. It seems just like a piece of truth, but something is just not right. I enjoyed reading the book knowing that it was fiction and it was good to see the film to compare it to the book. The movie had many changes that I noted in my mind as I was watching it.
* SOME MINOR SPOILERS BELOW* In the book, a taxi takes Sophie and Robert through the park while in the movie they walk through it. In the book, there are two decoding machines where in the movie there is only one. There were a few other minor differences, but overall I believe it was a good adaptation from book to screen when they only had three hours to work with. My recommendation is to read the book after you see the film or read it and then watch the film. For Christians I would say it give it a shot and watch it or read the book. If you are sincere in your faith and you know what Romans 8 talks about no film or book should move you from your faith in Christ. It should force you to take a look at your life and make your faith stronger. Have you read the Bible Lately it is good stuff! The Da Vinci Code is a good film that is a good murder mystery who done it film. I makes you think and look inside at what you believe. Both Dan Brown and Ron Howard did a good job at making this book come to life. Take it at face value and then do your homework. Overall I give it a two thumbs up and 8 our 10 stars.