Review of The Da Vinci Code (2006) by Alex R — 02 Sep 2011

The Da Vinci Code is the film adaptation of Dan Brown's bestseller of the same name. Ron Howard directs the film with average results. As a person who's read the book, I felt that the book was far superior to the film.

If you read the book, and watch this film afterwards, you'll be disappointed because, well you'll know what happens, and the film is therefore predictable. The film is entertaining, but I much preferred the book.

I felt that the film lacked any element of surprise, but there were at least some good performances here. Tom Hanks was terrific and so was Paul Bettany as Silas, the story's Antagonist. Unfortunately, some of the other cast members didn't quite cut it in their respective roles.

Although a phenomenal talented actor, I felt that Ian McKellen was wasted on screen, and his performance wasn't that good overall. That's a real drag because the book was excellent, and I felt that the actors tried too hard, and at times they overacted their parts.

But for what it is, The Da Vinci Code manages to be entertaining even with its flaws. But unlike the book, this film may be easily forgettable, and though an average film; its nothing truly astounding or mysterious, because we all know what happens.

To those who haven't the book, this may be a thrilling film for you, but to those who read the book; this may be an average or disappointing film. At least if you haven't read the book, you'll probably be able to appreciate this film a bit more.

But for fans of Dan Brown's work, you'll most likely divided.