Not the best analogy; it isn't of the same ilk because in some ways MI3 is better.

Posted by Audiophilander (A) on May 31, 2006 at 11:07:39

In Reply to: Fair point. posted by Analog Scott on May 31, 2006 at 09:24:42:

The latest MI installment was actually the best of the three and, surprisingly, a more cohesive film than The Da Vinci Code (at least the character's actions made sense & at times seemed more believeable). The third Mission Impossible flick, with one or two exceptions in TDC, has superior acting across the board. BTW, I almost hate to say this because I don't particularly LIKE these Tom Cruise vehicles and found the first two terrible. I had to be dragged to this third outing and expected the worst; it was a pleasant surprise.

So, rhetorically speaking, if you're wondering what I liked best about Ron Howard's lackluster Da Vinci Code, ...it was the Smart car used in the first getaway! :o)

I'd like to see more high quality films made from well received literary sources as well, but if in the transition from book to movie they end up like TDC, pretentiously executed with uneven performances, they won't connect with the viewing public regardless of who directs and/or acts in them.

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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