It was OK. I really liked the book and the movie follows the book closely. However, overall it was just OK. Best part of it was all the great scenes of Paris, London, and other locales. Great shots.

So my rating: Movie=2 out 5, scenery=5 out of 5

If this thing turns out to be any sort of financial success, can "Angels and Demons" be far behind?

I haven't read the Davinci code yet, but am about to finish Angels & Demons. I'm not entirely sold that it would make that great of a movie. It's very "follow the clue" intensive, al la Scooby Doo, or Law & Order. That being said, I'm liking the book, and I love Scooby Doo & Law & Order, so I'm not bashing it. I just don't think it would be that great of a movie.

I am mostly interested in seeing the movie for the nice scenery.

Who said anything about it being "great" (LOL)??? I just said they might make it into a movie hoping it would ride the coattails of this first one!

If that's the question, then yes, I'm sure Angels & Demons will be soon. Although, he's in the process of writing a 3rd book in the series...which he was supposed to release a while back, but postponed it to do more research and make sure his facts were as accurate as possible. I think he just wanted to make sure he made a book that they could quickly adapt into a movie and give him more $$.

Did anyone see "The Da Vinci Code Debunked?" I think that was the name of it; we watched it last night.Not a single scholar agrees with anything in this ridiculous book. I thought it was the stupidest novel- a complete waste of time. I laughed during most of it. What some people won't do for money.

Enjoyed the book. Did not read it for anything more than entertainment value. Anyone who does not like it seems to feel that way because it is not true, inaccurate, or far fetched. If you read it just to be entertained, then I think it is a good book. I think the movie will be similar. Good acting, bad script, wonderful scenes of my favorite places.

I made the mistake of telling my dad I was reading the book and he blew a fuse, claiming it's anti-Catholic. I told him it is a fictional story and not a historical document. We are all free to believe as we choose.

I am anxious to see the movie, although I don't expect it to be as good as the book. Books are always better. But as already mentioned, if nothing else I can enjoy the scenery.

LLindaC: As much as I respect your opinion, I must disagree with you on this point.

I read the Da Vinci Code BEFORE it became famous. It was just another work of fiction for several months after I had read it, then it took off. So, I can't agree with the phrase "What some people won't do for money". Sure, Dan Brown wrote the book to sell, but so does almost every other author of fiction.

If you really want to be outraged at the money making end of writing, then be more outraged at those who are writing to debunk the Da Vinci Code and selling their writings to die-hard Christians. I consider these people the real money-grubbers.

I've read all three Dan Brown books. I think his writing style is atrocious; none of his books would make good movies without severe rewriting.

It's the "good" Christians who are so outraged at the CONTENT of the Da Vinci Code who are fueling the sales of this book, not it's wonderful writing style.

Yes, I'm going to see the movie - just to see how well/poorly the written word is translated into another medium - film; in the same spirit that I read "Girl with a Pearl Earring" and then went to see the movie - and found BOTH superbly done, each in its own medium. Just MHO.

Easytraveler, for a year I kept hearing what I considered intelligent people talking about all the coverups in the Catholic Church and how this book "opened their eyes" etc. Truly, people were just building it up as being so amazing, I was bewildered when I finished it. Not offended by it in any way, just offended that people are so stupid to believe this is more than drivel without questioning or researching it.

I'm trying to buy tickets online for Sunday night but the online shop is having problems I see that is has not gotten the very best welcoming amongst the critics but I look forward to it anyway

Regards
Gard
http://gardkarlsen.com - trip reports and pictures

<<Although, he's in the process of writing a 3rd book in the series...which he was supposed to release a while back, but postponed it to do more research and make sure his facts were as accurate as possible.>>

And all along, I though that Dan Brown was writing fiction!

I've read the book and will see the movie this weekend if I get a chance.
I'm amazed at how many people get their knickers in a twist about this.

Hasn't anyone seen <i>JFK</i>, Oliver Stone's movie? He was/is a master at mixing fact &amp; fiction. Both Stone &amp; Dan Brown just didn't let the facts get in the way of a good story, that's all.

Jules

I think the book &quot;The Da Vinci Code&quot; is, stylistically, garbage.

That said, I think it is supremely ironic that people who have a religious FAITH, something which by it's very definition is unmindful of facts, are getting all worked up about the lack of facts in this book.

The only reason this book provokes so much outrage is its large audience. Read any number of scholarly books based on the same premise--that Christianity as it exists today was manufactured decades after the death of Jesus. If more people would read books of the type I'm describing, the Church would have a helluva time holding on to people.

Let people think for themselves. People who are outraged have control issues.

Oliver Stone should do Dan Brown's life or vice versa.

Muslim reaction to Danish cartoons making fun of Mohammed might be compared to the apathy of the Christian religions' reactions to the Da Vinci Code. Both are pathetic.

I agree with another poster that the book is badly written and profane to boot.

Does anybody realize what private school teachers get paid these days? I say kudos to Dan Brown for being successful, no matter what anybody thinks about his books.

BTW, he has written 4 books (published ones, anyway), not 3.

And he was a starving musician and song writer for 7 years or so prior to teaching. For someone so famous and wealthy, he also has very good manners.

Marianna, have you met him? I have not, although he does seem quite well-mannered and seems like an interesting chap with whom to have a cocktail. My hubby is a big fan and missed having him as a prof. by a few years - think hubby's younger brother had him, though.

The great thing about Dan Brown is that it proves to me that I could be a famous author myself. After all, if he can get published, anyone can.