Thoroughly enjoyable, fast paced, witty, true to the book

Rating: 8/10 (23 June 2006)

This is one of those few book-movies that does justice to the book its been based on. The plot follows the book faithfully, without giving undue emphasis on th minor details, but keeping the original book plot chaste, and keeping the plot fast paced.
The movie had its fair share of shockers (Silas pops out of no where, Truck crashes into the Neveus' car, which was done brilliantly) and almost lived up to the book's wit. The book plot was tweaked just a tiny bit to give the viewers a fast paced, action packed, intellectual thriller. But the fast pace may come at the expense of those who haven't read the book, who will find the plot difficult to understand, since it is so fast that it lacks organization to a certain extent. The acting was good too, with Hanks and Tautou filling in their roles pretty well. Although I feel that their faces and looks don't quite match up to those of Langdon and Neveu.
I felt that it was insensible to have a DCPJ inspector confront Langdon during a book signing in front of an audience. I was also disappointed that they did not show Sophie's brother (as her brother).
Overall: Great movie. I thoroughly enjoyed it.