Comments on the movie as a movie

Rating: 5/10 (5 June 2006)

I will not comment on the subject developed by the book, then the movie, and which was supposed "to shake the foundations of Christianity". I will just say that I like very much the book, quite convincing, but I find the movie not as credible and the people who recommended its interdiction or boycott, should not fear the consequences of this film. I would prefer to comment on the cinematographic aspect:

The picture is very disappointing: in spite of a few good settings, it is generally dark, messy with ill-chosen close-ups, lack of general view describing the action, etc,...

The direction probably constricted by the will to respect strictly the book, and to avoid further critics on the subject, is rather dull, sometimes awkward, never even slightly close to any nomination for any award.

Tom Hanks, an excellent actor, in every movie, looks stiff, distant, unconcerned. Audrey Tautou brings some life, an Paul Bettany and Jean Reno are very good, but the excellency goes to Sir Ian MacKellen definitely. All in all it remains still a movie to be seen, at least to imagine how much better it could have been.

When will be the movie from Angels and Demons?