The Da Vinci Code
 

Ok, know most of you will have read the book, but who now can't wait to see the film. 'Moi'.

Hate to brag .... however ... will ... was in Cannes the night they premiered it. Was only 300 yards from the stars (not that you would even get a glimpse mind ya').

Once I sort out me photos, might even share a shot of the black pyramid marquee they put up to symbolise it. :)

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Going to see it in Burnley with the missus on Friday; really hope it doesn't let the book down.
Does anyone know if the first book - Angles & Demons - is included in the film?

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Yes, I'll be going to see it but I always have mixed feelings about seeing the film of books that I've enjoyed. They rarely do them justice.

Good examples the other year when Captain Corelli's Mandolin came out. I thought that book was amazing but then slimy Nicholas Cage and long-necked Cruz completely ruined it for me.

Books are so personal, you can imagine your own hero (even if the description doesn't totally match), and you see everything through your own imagination but with a film you are seeing the Director's interpretation and it's never quite the same.

Having said that, I'll definitely see it.

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That's true Gayle, but curiosity will get the better of me, I'm afraid. For instance, never really saw Tom Hanks playing the lead, however, he has developed into an extremely creditable film actor, so will reserve judgement.

P.S. Nicholas Cage .. 'slimy' ?? corr .. I think he is a dish ! Good job we all 'aint got the same taste in men though, eh ? tee hee.

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I took my girls to see it at Accy Vue last night. It's not a bad film but obviously not as good as the book .... they never are, are they? :rolleyes:

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its been slated in the press

bt i thought it was average at best - not worth the hype

go see x-men 3 on 25th of may

or alt go and see my movie thread on general

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When I was reading the book, I had an actor in mind who looks a lot like Dan Brown, but I can't remember his name.

He's a bit like Sam Neill. Anyone able to help me because it's driving me mad!

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...and you came back to sunny Lancashire?

I thought you might have woken up on a big yacht sailing away into the sunset.;)

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hugo weaving?

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Ooooh, yes, he would have been good but he wasn't who i was thinking of.

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film was ok but was realy realy dragged out to last as long as it did

coulda been 30 mins shorter easily :D

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but that wud've meant 30 mins less of the stunna audrey tatou

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what films does that other fella come in gayle?

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I can't remember but he looks like Dan Brown.

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Oh, for Heaven's Sake Gayle !! you too young to have senior moments, driving us all mad now !!

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Gayle is it Micheal Keaton? Just from the pic you put up it looks like him.

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I've never read the book and i dont think i'll go to the pictures to see the film either. We were talking about this at my nieces birthday party and when i said i hadnt read the book my brother in law said i must be the only one not to have!

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agree 100%, she's the best actress around at present, I've allways thought she would be great in a remake of Breakfast at Tiffanys (not that it needs a remake)

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think either Kevin Spacey or Harrison Ford would have been better in the Tom Hanks role , not many American movie actors have the skills to play an intellectual, too much of a stretch of their abilities

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No, he's not so well known. You've no idea how much this is bugging me too! He's American, fair haired, looks like Dan Brown, and it's driving me mad.

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http://brucegreenwood.com/ ?

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Aint read the book nor do I intend to. As for the film it has the appeal of an arther examination.

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Haven't seen it yet but intend to.... I think the pic that Gayle posted looks a bit like Liam Neeson..:D

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i think tom hanks was a miscast too... pierce brosnan wud've been good i think

kevin kline?

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Went to see this last night and although not as detailed as the book I thought that they did a good job of it. I can't see why there is all the media hype about Tom Hank's mullet, it doesn't look that bad..

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The book was utter rubbish, lacking originality, plot, structure and characterization, each page fit only for the bottom of my budgie cage. I cannot see how the film can be any better, although I assume it would be an exciting escape for those retards preoccupied with "Big Brother".