[moonboy403]

Since the movie's coming out on May 15th, I thought that it would be nice to make a discussion thread for it (or the book if you read it).

Anyway, discuss away!

 

[TheMarchingMule]

I read the script a few weeks ago (I read the book a few years ago), and it really sounds like a superficial action movie (well, so did the book, but alright). Granted, I never saw "The Da Vinci Code," but the previews I saw of it, coupled with the script of "Angels & Demons" leads me to believe that A&D will be just like it, just a different time and setting.

 

[Suntory_Times]

It's got a fantastic score, not sure how good the film will be, but I have my hopes.

 

[moonboy403]

You didn't like the A&D(book)? I thought it's pretty good especially with the hugely unsuspected twist at the end!

I thought the The Da Vinci Code was incredibly faithful to the book with a few minor differences here and there.

 

[TheMarchingMule]

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Originally Posted by moonboy403 /img/forum/go_quote.gif You didn't like the A&D(book)? I thought it's pretty good especially with the hugely unsuspected twist at the end! I thought the The Da Vinci Code was incredibly faithful to the book with a few minor differences here and there.

In my opinion, all of Dan Brown books are already written in a "movie format" of sorts, so the transition shouldn't do much to the book.

 

[fidelio]

i read both books, not bcs. brown is tolstoi (NOT), but i just read a lotta junk and a&d is a better book than d.code, although the former does have some odd scenes. i thought the 1st movie was allright, and i'll certainly go see #2 (but i go to a lotta junk movies too ...). i would say brown has an agenda beyond entertainment, but he does not have a manifesto, that i know of anyway.

what do you people think of tom hanks as the professor / slueth? hanks is a talented actor, but to me, it's odd casting.

 

[moonboy403]

Hanks certainly acted geeky enough in Da Vinci Code. However, Robert Langdon is supposed to be a 6 foot tall male who's in shape! Tom Hanks certainly doesn't in shape.

 

[holyharry]

I'm going to go along and have a look when it arrives, but my hopes aren't too high. TDVC was very average when I saw it. On the other hand I thought Angels and Demons was a better read - Rotten Tomatoes is somewhat positive about it!

 

[limpidglitch]

Dan Brown?

Bleh!

 

[Audio-Omega]

The score is not bad, the last track reminds me of Da Vinci Code.

 

[Suntory_Times]

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Originally Posted by Audio-Omega /img/forum/go_quote.gif The score is not bad, the last track reminds me of Da Vinci Code.

Some of the themes from The Da Vinci Code are carried over and used again (though in a different manner for the most part in the new score, track 2 and the final track have the same violin solo at the start). I don't think the cd release is as good as what The Da Vinci Code got, but still very good.

With regards to the movie even if its bad (which considering I liked the Da Vinci Code movie it is probably unlikely [but not the book]), you can at least close your eyes and enjoy the music.

 

[jpelg]

Read both books a few years back when the series was so popular, mostly for small-talk fodder. A&D was a much better read, imo.

Always thought it would translate better to a good action movie much better than TDC too. Hopefully this will be the case, as I thought TDC movie was "bleh".

 

[Uncle Erik]

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Originally Posted by Bojamijams /img/forum/go_quote.gif Gotta love all the religious people whose faith is so fragile they refuse to see this movie and have it shaken. I'll be there on day 1 to watch it...

I didn't think much of The DaVinci Code - book or movie. I probably won't see this, either.

For me, that has nothing to do with religion, which I will not comment on. Though if you've read how I feel about certain audio products, you could probably infer a thing or two.

 

[HippieTom]

Propeganda, propeganda. And people love it. Not you. Just everybody else. IMO i cant stand Dan Brown and the people helping him with info/disinfo. Cant comment more here without posting religious or political.....

 

[tyrion]

I've deleted the pro and anti religion posts. I don't know whether this movie can be discussed without venturing into the inappropriate. I hope it can, I guess we will all see together.