A severe disappointment....

Rating: 4/10 (28 May 2006)

I'd been looking forward to seeing The Davinci Code since I learned it was being adapted from the Dan Brown novel. Unfortunately, much of what made the novel an interesting read didn't make the transition to the film.
However, the poor adaption of the story was only the beginning of things wrong with the movie. Going into the theater I'd wondered about the casting of Tom Hanks in the lead role. My worst fears were confirmed as true less than 10 minutes into the movie. Don't get me wrong, I'm usually a Tom Hanks fan, but he was completely wrong for this role.
Audrey Tautou was completely unlikeable, which was a complete departure for those of us who liked her so much in Amelie.
I'm sure everyone will be able to make up their own minds about the movie, but I think this movie should be renamed "A movie inspired by, but not adapted from, The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown."