Nothing spectacular but was OK

Rating: 8/10 (21 May 2006)

I did think Tom Hanks' hair was a bit odd at first, but it grew on me. I thought that Fache was played superbly and Bettany did the role of Silas justice- I don't believe anyone could have done it better.
i didn't check my watch half way through wondering how long it had left, I was engrossed. I had read the book and therefore waited in expectation for things to happen. Predictably and pleasingly they did- it follows the book remarkably well.
Is it cheesy? possibly, but isn't the book a little predictable and cheesy too. I suppose it has to entertain all those that read the book and enjoyed, read the book but didn't have a clue what it was all about and finally all those people who don't read books but like a good movie.
Overall, it wasn't spectacular, it was comfy.