Excellent Movie

Rating: 9/10 (21 May 2006)

Ron Howard has done an excellent job of bringing this great book to the screen. Maybe even improved it, as Dan Brown's literary skills leave something to be desired (Yes, I have read the book). But it's a terrific story on one level and an extremely thought-provoking subject at another level. The casting is perfect, all the actors give very fine performances (esp McKellen, Bettany). The photography is excellent, with good special effects to describe historical events. Seeing the actual locations really brings it home. In short, if you liked the book (or if you think you might like it but haven't time to read it), you'll love this movie. And yes, you need to see it on a big screen with good sound.