Not exactly top notch

Rating: 4/10 (31 May 2006)

I sat through this movie thinking 'wow, I didn't realize it was this poorly written when I read the book' - the acting was decent, but the movie, and I think perhaps the book (though I read it when it initially came out and don't remember it independent from the movie) relies entirely on its provocative claims to support it as a story. if these claims are not new to you, (and they shouldn't be new to anyone who has even a passing familiarity with conspiracy theories, or religious studies), then the movie is mildly entertaining at best. I got in with a readmission ticket from the theatre, (they messed up another movie I saw), so I didn't have to pay. given I had nothing else to do those few hours, I don't' regret it - but I don't think it would've been worth paying to see. on a good note, I was surprised when I got out of the theatre how much time had gone by. while it was a long movie, and I was familiar with the plot line, it didn't bore me too badly. it was alright to kill some time with, but I don't think it should win any awards.