Superb Film! Don't listen to the Brain Dead Critics!

Rating: 10/10 (19 May 2006)

I'm really surprised at some of the ratings for this wonderful film! The Da Vinci Code is long, but it kept my attention the entire time. It is a thought provoking journey into aspects of our religious 'history' that I had already had visions of my own about. Could be just fiction - but the revelations in the book and film could be more...I have no doubt in my mind that the Catholic Church (indeed ALL organized religious sects) have kept many secrets from us over the generations; whatever it takes to control the masses. I'm not saying that what Dan Brown wrote is true, but it sure makes an interesting premise! I saw the C+ ratings, I didn't bother to see where those film critics and users got that breakdown, because they are all way off target. This film is one that the viewer has to really sit and think about - and pay attention to. It's not a wham bam bang em up action adventure flick. It forces you to really watch and listen. It is certainly not boring. I had not read the book before seeing the movie, but I do intend to go buy it and read it now. The filmography is deliberate and beautiful, the music fits the scenes. The cast was well chosen for their parts. Maybe watching this film was just too much work for some of the critics and other viewers? We've gotten so lazy with the mindless junk that many film makers and television networks throw at us most of the time. Dan Brown definitely did his homework in order to put together this masterpiece! Ron Howard did a fabulous job directing and the acting was superb! Just keep an open mind and don't see this film expecting a whole lot of non-stop action. There is enough action and suspense to make you flinch occasionally, but mostly, it's a story being told so you do have to put your mind and imagination to work. Is that too hard for you to do?