Having finally caught this film myself, I agree with your impressions almost 100%.

Posted by Audiophilander (A) on May 30, 2006 at 22:25:07

In Reply to: Quick thoughts on The Da Vinci Code posted by jbmcb on May 30, 2006 at 20:27:36:

The Silas character, played by Paul Bettany was excellent, but so was Sir Leigh Teabing, the character portrayed by esteemed actor Ian McKellen. Sadly, the rest of the cast was pretty much miscast, IMO; either that or badly directed by Ron "journeyman" Howard in one of his less distinguished efforts.

Interestingly, Ian McKellen is competing with himself in two powerhouse big budget features this weekend, the other feature being X-Men III where he reprises his effective portrayal of the super-villain Eric Lensherr (aka Magneto). Of the two films, X-Men has the potential for repeat viewings, so it's on my home video DVD purchase list; The Da Vinci Code, alas, is not.

Cheers,
AuPh

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Topic - Quick thoughts on The Da Vinci Code - jbmcb 20:27:36 05/30/06 (15)

Imagine how many good films you could have had for the price of this one? - Victor Khomenko 05:56:16 05/31/06 (13)

Not really an issue - Analog Scott 08:30:39 05/31/06 (9)

I was, of course, teasing, but every joke must have some truth to it - Victor Khomenko 08:48:18 05/31/06 (8)

then again - tunenut 09:32:39 05/31/06 (5)

In all fairness to Victor - Analog Scott 09:58:02 05/31/06 (4)

I do my part - tunenut 10:07:09 05/31/06 (3)

Good - Analog Scott 12:39:09 05/31/06 (2)

not only that... - tunenut 14:22:22 05/31/06 (1)

Don't despair - Victor Khomenko 14:53:31 05/31/06 (0)

Fair point. - Analog Scott 09:24:42 05/31/06 (1)

Not the best analogy; it isn't of the same ilk because in some ways MI3 is better. - Audiophilander 11:07:39 05/31/06 (0)

Not quite - jbmcb 06:51:57 05/31/06 (2)

What? No popcorn? - Victor Khomenko 06:54:10 05/31/06 (1)

Nope... - jbmcb 06:56:11 05/31/06 (0)

Having finally caught this film myself, I agree with your impressions almost 100%. - Audiophilander 22:25:07 05/30/06 (0)

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