DaVinci Code - the Film

[Gemini Cricket]

I swear they should give out Oscars to the people who make trailers. They're very powerful. I have goosebumps...
I can't wait to see it. BUT if they wimp out on certain aspects of the book, I'll be quite disappointed.

Anyone see 'the codes' in the trailer? I did.

[Alex]

I was amazed at just how horrible the book is. Of course, I was familiar with this particular Catholic conspiracy theory for years before reading it (and was already familiar with the debunking of it) so I doubt I was in the appropriate mindset to be wowed by the story. I was amazed, though, by just how terribly written it is (and sampling other Dan Brown stuff I see it is common to him and not just this one).

That said, despite the hole story being hokum (and being very annoyed by the thousands of people who think it has revealed some sort of hidden truth) I think it has the potential for a wonderful movie. Combine a decent thriller with the more restrained Ron Howard we've seen over the last 7 or 8 years and I'm actually looking forward to it.

The fact that Audrey Tautou is in it and I'm sure to be there. But I'm still going to be annoyed at all the people who will react as if they're watching a documentary.

[Stan4dSteph]

Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

...That said, despite the hole story being hokum (and being very annoyed by the thousands of people who think it has revealed some sort of hidden truth) ... But I'm still going to be annoyed at all the people who will react as if they're watching a documentary.

Those are my two big issues right there. Totally agree with that.

[Stan4dSteph]

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

Anyone see 'the codes' in the trailer? I did.

I saw glowey letters. Is that it? I never read the book. Don't have any intention to do so, but I may see the film.

I have two questions:

1. Isn't that the mansion from Eyes Wide Shut at the beginning?
2. WTF is Paul Bettany doing to his leg at the end? Pulling out stitches?

[Gemini Cricket]

Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

(and being very annoyed by the thousands of people who think it has revealed some sort of hidden truth)

For a lot of people, this is the first time they have heard of this theory. So, yes, the story may have stunk but the theory is compelling to a lot of people who heard about it from reading the book for the first time ever.

I grew up hearing about 'Holy Blood, Holy Grail' so it wasn't a surprise to me. But we're living in a time where there's a genreation of people out there who haven't even seen the first three 'Star Wars' movies in the theater. (Wow!!) So amazing to me, but it makes sense that reviving this theory is finding a newer audience...

I'm still not sure about the movie. Hanks as Langdon... I dunno...

Originally Posted by Stan4dSteph

I saw glowey letters. Is that it?

Yep.

Originally Posted by Stan4dSteph

2. WTF is Paul Bettany doing to his leg at the end? Pulling out stitches?

Nope.
He was tightening his cilice.

cilice: n. a spiked chain worn around the upper thigh for two hours each day, except for Church feast days, Sundays, and certain times of the year. This is perhaps the most shocking of the corporal mortifications, and generally Opus Dei members are extremely hesitant to admit that they use them. It is a painful mortification which leaves small prick holes in the flesh, and makes the Opus Dei members tentative about wearing swim suits wherever non-Opus Dei members may be.