Monday, November 27, 2006
The Da Vinci Code
Well, the movie is out on DVD now... for whatever that's worth. This is one where I have to seriously recommend the book. The story and subject matter here are probably a little too deep and a little too cerebral to be adequately dealt with in a Ron Howard film (sorry Ron).
There just wasn't anything terribly compelling or tense in this rather pedestrian adaptation. Tom Hanks gives a surprisingly lackluster performance as Langdon. Jean Reno was completely wasted in the throw-away role of Bezu Fache. Props to Ian McKellan as the only one who brought some intensity to the screen.
Save yourself the rental fee, put the $5 towards buying the paperback.
Well, the movie is out on DVD now... for whatever that's worth. This is one where I have to seriously recommend the book. The story and subject matter here are probably a little too deep and a little too cerebral to be adequately dealt with in a Ron Howard film (sorry Ron).
There just wasn't anything terribly compelling or tense in this rather pedestrian adaptation. Tom Hanks gives a surprisingly lackluster performance as Langdon. Jean Reno was completely wasted in the throw-away role of Bezu Fache. Props to Ian McKellan as the only one who brought some intensity to the screen.
Save yourself the rental fee, put the $5 towards buying the paperback.
Labels: Da Vinci Code, movie review
