I liked and did not like parts of this movie

Rating: 9/10 (20 May 2006)

I have seen much better movies and seen much worse movies. It was well acted I thought and it did make you think. I liked the part Tom Hanks played and while some make fun of his hair I thought it became him. As a Christian it did not sway me on how I feel and believe about Christianity. It did make the Catholic religion look bad though so I can see there being upset by the movie contents. Since I knew it was fiction I did not let it effect my feelings that the religion was corrupt. I enjoyed the film and liked it's ending. I thought to myself before going to see it that it was a fiction and factual movie. It was entertaining and the 2 1/2 hours did not seem to drag on for me. I feel others in the theater enjoyed the movie for what it was. I hope that it does not create static to a younger person's attitude about what the movie says verses the Bible. I will believe the Bible any day over any movie. It did make some people probably wonder about the relationship of Jesus and Mary because of the painting being dissected by the actor. Again it was fiction. I am not sure totally how I feel for sure about the movie but after seeing it a few hours ago I feel it was well made, good acting, but it should not have challenged the Catholic religion as it did. At times it was rather deep and hard to figure out some of the things in the movie so if you see it pay close attention, like no bathroom breaks or you might get a bit lost on the story line. The good seeing this movie may do is to make some Christians firmer in their beliefs. The bad is that it could make others doubt what they already believe and know from the Bible. After thinking and hearing more comments on this movie I might add another post here. Being an open minded person and curious I had to go see it myself. I did not read the book and now will probably not read it ever since I know what it is about. Mary, OH. OK...... back again with a note..I thought about this movie more the next day and I really did enjoy watching it and I thought it was well worth the time and money spent. It is thought provoking, and made your imagination work as well as made you think. I liked the actors and think they were right for the parts they played. I really like the ending and found it touching. I think everyone should see it that is at least around 18 or older and judge for themselves. It was a movie I would watch again. I want to change my rating and give it a 9*****. Well done!