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Nighthawk76 · 05-20-2006, 06:40 PM

I'm sure a lot of people are going to be seeing The Da Vinci Code this weekend so I thought I would make a poll asking if people liked the movie or not.

I had recently read the novel by Dan Brown and loved it. So I had pretty high expectations for this movie. I ended up pretty disappointed.

I've never really thought much of Ron Howard as a director and this movie did little to change my mind about him. When reding the novel I could not wait to see what was going to happen next. Not so with the movie. I didn't think the movie was suspenseful at all.

Still, there were a few things about the movie that I did like. I thought Tom Hanks did a great job as Robert Langdon. I also thought that French actress Audrey Tautou was also really good as Sophie... not to mention beautiful.

Brad Russ · 05-20-2006, 07:37 PM

I watched the trailer for this film a couple times to try and determine whether or not I would go see it, and from that, I determined I probably will not. It looks kind of boring to me, and since I believe it's pretty long, I don't think I'd be able to make it through it. Not only that, but the reviews Iv'e read for it have been pretty bad, so I'll probably pass on it. Maybe I'll rent it when it comes to DVD, but I definitely won't be spending $10.00 just so I can fall asleep in the theatre.

snl 70s show fan · 05-20-2006, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DAX

I'm sure a lot of people are going to be seeing The Da Vinci Code this weekend so I thought I would make a poll asking if people liked the movie or not.

I had recently read the novel by Dan Brown and loved it. So I had pretty high expectations for this movie. I ended up pretty disappointed.

I've never really thought much of Ron Howard as a director and this movie did little to change my mind about him. When reding the novel I could not wait to see what was going to happen next. Not so with the movie. I didn't think the movie was suspenseful at all.

Still, there were a few things about the movie that I did like. I thought Tom Hanks did a great job as Robert Langdon. I also thought that French actress Audrey Tautou was also really good as Sophie... not to mention beautiful.

iim glad im not the only one who really dosent like ron howard as a director hes a tv icon who we all grew up with so im not going to bash him but ive always found his movies tend to drag on and on or if they dont do that. then they seem to have stories that are good for one watch and one watch only none of his movies have ever really stood out as classic for me

PrettyinPink55 · 05-21-2006, 02:07 AM

I just saw it tonight. I actually liked it and thought it was pretty good.

Central Perk · 05-21-2006, 10:45 AM

I hadn't read the book, but I saw it yesterday. I thought it was a good film and it kept be entertained.

ABlairican Pie · 05-21-2006, 05:00 PM

I liked it, it was very interesting. As for the controversy, it wasn't really presenting some of the ideas as fact, but as a "what if" scenario.

It did get kind of slow, and took a bit to follow, but I enjoyed it.

Brad Russ · 05-22-2006, 02:57 AM

LOS ANGELES - Moviegoers gave their blessing to the "The Da Vinci Code" over the weekend, spending an estimated $77 million to see the
Tom Hanks religious thriller.

While the film didn't set a domestic box office record, it was the largest weekend opening of the year so far and became the second largest worldwide release after "Star Wars: Episode III." It garnered some $224 million worldwide, according to Sony Pictures.

The film also was the best domestic opening for both Hanks and director
Ron Howard.

The movie's performance, combined with the family film "Over the Hedge" debuting in second place with $37.2 million, was a welcome contrast to the last two weekends that saw disappointing results from "Poseidon" and "Mission: Impossible III."

The total box office was down about 2.8 percent from the same weekend last year, according to studio estimates released Sunday. But that's a tough comparison given that last year's numbers included the record-setting debut of "Star Wars: Episode III."

"'Da Vinci' opening this big just tells you that people do want to go to the movies, they just need the right movie to go," said Paul Dergarabedian, president of box-office tracker Exhibitor Relations.

Sony Pictures took a risk in the marketing of "The Da Vinci Code," keeping the adaptation of the Dan Brown best-seller under wraps until a few days before its opening.

The film received mixed reviews and protesters picketed outside a number of theaters, upset over the story's suggestion that Jesus Christ was married and had a child. But the controversy did little to deter moviegoers, who packed theaters in almost every country the film debuted.

"You had a built-in audience from the book and the awareness levels were so high from this film," Dergarabedian said. "You would have to live under a rock not to know this movie was opening."

The movie also set opening-weekend records in Italy and Spain, Sony Pictures said.

"This is a fantastically great surprise for us this morning," said Jeff Blake, vice chairman of Sony Pictures.

It was good news for the studio, which had been struggling of late and had been counting on "The Da Vinci Code" to boost its fortunes.

"This is starting out to be a very good year," studio chief Amy Pascal said.

The animated film "Over the Hedge" had a strong showing with its $37.2 million as part of a counter-programming strategy from distributor Paramount Pictures. While the opening was slightly low for a computer-animated family movie, the studio believes the film will hold its own next weekend as children have the Memorial Day holiday off.

"We thought we could very easily coexist with `The Da Vinci Code' and I think the numbers bear that out," said Dan Harris, executive vice president at Paramount.

The
Tom Cruise action film "Mission: Impossible III" crossed the $100 million mark in its third weekend with a total domestic box office take of $103 million.

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Exhibitor Relations. Final figures will be released Monday.

1. "The Da Vinci Code," $77 million.

2. "Over the Hedge," $37.2 million

3. "Mission: Impossible III," $11 million.

4. "Poseidon," $9.2 million.

5. "RV," $5.1 million

6. "See No Evil," $4.4 million

7. "Just My Luck," $3.4 million.

8. "An American Haunting," $1.7 million.

9. "United 93," $1.4 million.

10. "Akeelah and the Bee," $1 million.

Makoto_Shinobi · 05-22-2006, 11:11 AM

I've never heard of it. I haven't read the novel either. I know books are much better than movie adaptions sometimes though.

PrettyinPink55 · 05-22-2006, 12:52 PM

I just bought the novel after watching the movie and plan on reading it now.

Number 9 Dream · 05-23-2006, 09:23 PM

I'm going to see this movie tonight (in an hour, actually)....I'll report back as to how I liked it

Janice · 05-24-2006, 10:47 AM

Number 9 Dream · 05-24-2006, 12:57 PM

My report: I thought the movie was alright. It tended to drag on a little (ok, a lot) but it was engaging enough. I might have to read the book now to get a better understanding of it at my own pace.

Auntie · 05-24-2006, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Number 9 Dream

My report: I thought the movie was alright. It tended to drag on a little (ok, a lot) but it was engaging enough. I might have to read the book now to get a better understanding of it at my own pace.

I don't need to see that kind of movie. I for one, know what the TRUTH IS ABOUT CHRIST and He wasn't married like some people would think. Those who want to waste your time and money on that movie... go right ahead

. It's nothing but lies. If anyone wants to know the TRUTH about Jesus... read your bibles.

Brad Russ · 05-24-2006, 02:38 PM

I just hope people who go to see this movie realize that it was based on a novel, and is pure fiction. I'm sure most people already know that, but I think many would be surprised at just how many people actually accept this as truth. As far as I'm concerned, The Da Vinci Code isn't much different then if a movie were being made about Scientology. Both are pure fiction.

Central Perk · 05-24-2006, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Auntie

I don't need to see that kind of movie. I for one, know what the TRUTH IS ABOUT CHRIST and He wasn't married like some people would think. Those who want to waste your time and money on that movie... go right ahead

. It's nothing but lies. If anyone wants to know the TRUTH about Jesus... read your bibles.

Thank you for your enlightening and noncondescending input. I enjoyed wasting six bucks on this film thank you very much.

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05-20-2006, 06:40 PM	#1
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	The Da Vinci Code I'm sure a lot of people are going to be seeing The Da Vinci Code this weekend so I thought I would make a poll asking if people liked the movie or not. I had recently read the novel by Dan Brown and loved it. So I had pretty high expectations for this movie. I ended up pretty disappointed. I've never really thought much of Ron Howard as a director and this movie did little to change my mind about him. When reding the novel I could not wait to see what was going to happen next. Not so with the movie. I didn't think the movie was suspenseful at all. Still, there were a few things about the movie that I did like. I thought Tom Hanks did a great job as Robert Langdon. I also thought that French actress Audrey Tautou was also really good as Sophie... not to mention beautiful.

05-20-2006, 07:37 PM	#2
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	I watched the trailer for this film a couple times to try and determine whether or not I would go see it, and from that, I determined I probably will not. It looks kind of boring to me, and since I believe it's pretty long, I don't think I'd be able to make it through it. Not only that, but the reviews Iv'e read for it have been pretty bad, so I'll probably pass on it. Maybe I'll rent it when it comes to DVD, but I definitely won't be spending $10.00 just so I can fall asleep in the theatre.
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05-21-2006, 02:07 AM	#4
PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	I just saw it tonight. I actually liked it and thought it was pretty good.
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05-21-2006, 05:00 PM	#6
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,619	I liked it, it was very interesting. As for the controversy, it wasn't really presenting some of the ideas as fact, but as a "what if" scenario. It did get kind of slow, and took a bit to follow, but I enjoyed it.
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05-21-2006, 10:45 AM	#5
Central Perk ~~~~~ Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 10, 2002 Posts: 4,553	I hadn't read the book, but I saw it yesterday. I thought it was a good film and it kept be entertained.

05-22-2006, 02:57 AM	#7
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	'Da Vinci' Has 2nd-Biggest World Opening LOS ANGELES - Moviegoers gave their blessing to the "The Da Vinci Code" over the weekend, spending an estimated $77 million to see the Tom Hanks religious thriller. While the film didn't set a domestic box office record, it was the largest weekend opening of the year so far and became the second largest worldwide release after "Star Wars: Episode III." It garnered some $224 million worldwide, according to Sony Pictures. The film also was the best domestic opening for both Hanks and director Ron Howard. The movie's performance, combined with the family film "Over the Hedge" debuting in second place with $37.2 million, was a welcome contrast to the last two weekends that saw disappointing results from "Poseidon" and "Mission: Impossible III." The total box office was down about 2.8 percent from the same weekend last year, according to studio estimates released Sunday. But that's a tough comparison given that last year's numbers included the record-setting debut of "Star Wars: Episode III." "'Da Vinci' opening this big just tells you that people do want to go to the movies, they just need the right movie to go," said Paul Dergarabedian, president of box-office tracker Exhibitor Relations. Sony Pictures took a risk in the marketing of "The Da Vinci Code," keeping the adaptation of the Dan Brown best-seller under wraps until a few days before its opening. The film received mixed reviews and protesters picketed outside a number of theaters, upset over the story's suggestion that Jesus Christ was married and had a child. But the controversy did little to deter moviegoers, who packed theaters in almost every country the film debuted. "You had a built-in audience from the book and the awareness levels were so high from this film," Dergarabedian said. "You would have to live under a rock not to know this movie was opening." The movie also set opening-weekend records in Italy and Spain, Sony Pictures said. "This is a fantastically great surprise for us this morning," said Jeff Blake, vice chairman of Sony Pictures. It was good news for the studio, which had been struggling of late and had been counting on "The Da Vinci Code" to boost its fortunes. "This is starting out to be a very good year," studio chief Amy Pascal said. The animated film "Over the Hedge" had a strong showing with its $37.2 million as part of a counter-programming strategy from distributor Paramount Pictures. While the opening was slightly low for a computer-animated family movie, the studio believes the film will hold its own next weekend as children have the Memorial Day holiday off. "We thought we could very easily coexist with `The Da Vinci Code' and I think the numbers bear that out," said Dan Harris, executive vice president at Paramount. The Tom Cruise action film "Mission: Impossible III" crossed the $100 million mark in its third weekend with a total domestic box office take of $103 million. Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Exhibitor Relations. Final figures will be released Monday. 1. "The Da Vinci Code," $77 million. 2. "Over the Hedge," $37.2 million 3. "Mission: Impossible III," $11 million. 4. "Poseidon," $9.2 million. 5. "RV," $5.1 million 6. "See No Evil," $4.4 million 7. "Just My Luck," $3.4 million. 8. "An American Haunting," $1.7 million. 9. "United 93," $1.4 million. 10. "Akeelah and the Bee," $1 million.

05-22-2006, 11:11 AM	#8
Makoto_Shinobi a.k.a Shiki-Minami Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 29, 2006 Posts: 65	I've never heard of it. I haven't read the novel either. I know books are much better than movie adaptions sometimes though.

05-22-2006, 12:52 PM	#9
PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	I just bought the novel after watching the movie and plan on reading it now.

05-23-2006, 09:23 PM	#10
Number 9 Dream That '70s Girl Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 18, 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 5,875	I'm going to see this movie tonight (in an hour, actually)....I'll report back as to how I liked it
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05-24-2006, 10:47 AM	#11
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05-24-2006, 12:57 PM	#12
Number 9 Dream That '70s Girl Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 18, 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 5,875	My report: I thought the movie was alright. It tended to drag on a little (ok, a lot) but it was engaging enough. I might have to read the book now to get a better understanding of it at my own pace.

05-24-2006, 02:38 PM	#14
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	I just hope people who go to see this movie realize that it was based on a novel, and is pure fiction. I'm sure most people already know that, but I think many would be surprised at just how many people actually accept this as truth. As far as I'm concerned, The Da Vinci Code isn't much different then if a movie were being made about Scientology. Both are pure fiction.