Hi, I'm a British expat who currently lives in Poland. I teach English and travel. I keep a blog ca...
Hi, I'm a British expat who currently lives in Poland. I teach English and travel. I keep a blog called "A Band A Day" If you'd like to check it out http://www.muscineverdied.com
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The Da Vinci Code was a film that I watched at the cinema when it came out, without having read the book. I don't really have enough spare time to read books, I'm not one who can do it on public transport and I tend to prefer films as they manage to squeeze a lot more in a small space of time, therefore the film - adaptation or not, was going to be the only version I came across.
I found the Da Vinci Code to be an awesome film, until the last few minutes when things just got a bit too unbelievable, ridiculous and cheesy, it seems that the film had to push it that little bit further beyond belief having told fairly in depth and plausible findings in the earlier parts of the film. Either way, it had that eerie church feel (I always find churches to be scary dark places, the blood splattered Jesus' don't exactly welcome you!) as if you didn't know what was round the next corner, the actors did superb jobs with the adaptable Tom Hanks taking the main role alongside Audrey Tautou, the pair of them have a decent team ethic on par with say Mulder and Scully although not entirely outstanding.
The film takes place across just one day, so it is really quite fast moving for the most part which is fun. There is a point where you think they could end it though and it drags on for an additional 30-40 minutes. I thought it was good.. until the last few minutes which kind of destroy it a llittle.
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Needs loads more info - you've not given readers any idea of what the film is about! I read the book and it was great, a real page-turner, but was disappointed by the film which varied too much from the book, though it was good in parts.
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