Da Vinci gets cold shoulder from Cannes

[George Bellefontaine]

Most reviewers thought it too long and plodding. But hey, it's got Tom Hanks.

Read about here:

https://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/Movies/05/17/da.vinci/index.html

[Chris D]

Yeah, it's still early, but so far the movie is 0 for 7 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. Funny, I would have thought this one would be critically well received.

[George Bellefontaine]

I thought it would be well received too by the critics, Chris. But many times I have liked films the critics panned, so I'll make my own decision after I've seen it. I was thinking of seeing it at the theater ( something rare for me ) but now maybe I'll just wait for the dvd.

[Burke Strickland]

Unless he talks like he did in "The Ladykillers", I'll want to see this one if for no other reason than to see how Tom Hanks handles his role, since he feels like it's time for people to think of him in terms of his recent work. On the other hand, if Hanks and his movies keep bombing, he might end up being GLAD that some people still remember him as Forrest Gump. (Maybe he should stay away from movies with titles that that start with "The".) :>)

Burke

[saurabh]

The book sold well on the stands.

Probably the media and controversies is making the movie loose its fizz and the critics also.

[Burke Strickland]

Roger Ebert liked it enough to award 3 stars:
[http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/...VIEWS/60419009

Since I have a free ticket, I will probably go see it in a commercial theater regardless of how Tom Hanks talks. :>)

Burke

[Chris D]

Yeah, Rotten Tomatoes is up to 18% now. (wow) Ebert's rating qualifies as "fresh" on the tomatometer.

As for Hanks, am I the only one that still thinks of him from his role in "Big"? (kind of like Michael Keaton to me will always be Mr. Mom)

[Race Car Driver]

willlllllllllllllsooooooonnnnnn!

[june]

Hello All,

Just got back from seeing DC. Boring, boring, borning. We fell asleep on it.

[FlashJim]

I guess I won't be taking my sons to see it. I was really looking forward to it.

[J.H.]

No this movie was incredible, It was NOT boring in any way. It kept the audience glued to the screen in suspense. This movie is now one of my all time favorites. I never thought I'd like a movie that was more dialog then action. This movie was just amazing. The way the story unfolds before your eyes. Every actor in this movie was cast perfect and the whole movie was acted out extremely well. I mean I was blown away by it. The theater was sold as were every show that night. It also received a standing ovation at the end from the theater I was in. I'm telling don't let the idiot critics keep you from this movie or one review from some who did not appreciate the history in this movie. I mean I really.really loved this movie. Can't wait for the HD-DVD/Bluray version. J.H.

[George Bellefontaine]

Well now, there's a positive review if I ever heard one.

[J.H.]

George I'm telling it was one incredible movie. I mean I just really loved it. I'm not a very relgous person AT ALL believe me. I havent been to church in 15 years literally but for some reason I actually felt closer to Jesus after this film. In all honesty I prefer this story over the so called real one. To me it made Jesus into a real person. A man who had deep love for a women and had a family. The other thing is I ended up feeling sorry for Mary Magdalene. Because if you believe the story then she was portrayed throughout history the wrong way. She was never given credit for being Jesus's love of his life. And to me that is not fair to her nor Jesus. Its just one awesome movie that really makes you think. Thats all it does is make you think. Jesus actually seems more real to me now than he did before. Real in biblical sense and real in the way that he may have conducted his life and that too me would not take away any from his great ness. J.H.

[Chris D]

The real one being the Bible? Do keep in mind, that this is a FICTION movie and story, as emphasized by the actors, director Ron Howard, writer Dan Brown, etc.

[J.H.]

In any event i prefer this story over what is portayed as the real one. Jesus just seems so much more real and believable to me now. I can believe he fell in loove with a women and married her. I can believe that and feel there is nothing wrong with it at all. I like this story way better than the so called real story.

[Alaric]

Oh Boy

This could get interesting. 8O

[Chris D]

well, not only is this a debate we should stay away from, but also, one where very little is gained by engaging in it. We all have the ability to choose what we believe, and after presenting facts, nobody can FORCE somebody to believe differently.

J.H., I'm glad you liked the movie! Good to hear that some really did enjoy it.

[Alaric]

see reason for edit

[David Meek]

Okay, I guess I won't have to put on my "admin hat" after all. Thank you for stepping back from the brink.

J. H. we do not allow discussions on religious issues here at HT Guide. The one exception to that is in our After Midnight area and then only under VERY controlled circumstances. When a movie like The Da Vinci Code comes along of course we allow it to be discussed, but not in ways that can be inflammatory or controversial.

HTGuide Administrator

[J.H.]

David i did not say anything wrong. Everything i talked about was from the movie. I didn't slam Christians in any way. i discussed the movie and the movie alone. This threat is not getting any play at all anyway. Also I tried disprove what the critics were saying and i think I did. J.H.

[Chris D]

No worries, J.H., I think we're on track now with the discussion. I'm glad you liked the movie! I've seen some other good reviews out there from people who have liked it.

[David Meek]

Threat? Be very careful.

That was no threat. Abide by the rules. Period.

[Chris D]

I think that was a typo and he meant "thread"...

[David Meek]

Ummmm. I'll await clarification.

[Sponge]

I just got home from the movie...its a great piece of fiction and a great movie... Its always fun to see different spins on anything!

Tom Hanks did it again...

[J.H.]

Yes thread typo. Also the movie's worl wide take was $224 million. Not bad at all I would say.

[David Meek]

Okay, thank you for the clarification.

On a personal note, I'm excitedly awaiting the arrival of The Da Vinci Code here on the island. Only two weeks to go...

[J.H.]

What island? How come two weeks? I hope you like it as much as i did. I mean i really loved this movie. It was incredible. Its still making me think more than any other movie I ever saw. J.H.

[David Meek]

I live on an island in Washington state. We only have one cinema and it's a single-screen operation. This causes some delay in us seeing first-run films, unless we take the ferry to the mainland and catch a film that way. Munich is scheduled to start in two weeks.

[Azeke]

Rottentomates has increased it's tomatometer to 22%. I really wanted to see this movie, but was discouraged by the initial reviews. Looks like it's time to reconsider.

Peace and blessings,

Azeke

[J.H.]

Its just great i would check it out for myself. Too bad it takes that much time to get movies on your island but living on a island sounds cool so you have that.Where do you get HT equipment if you have any? The mainland I suppose? J.H.

[Foxman]

I was thrilled that the movie was getting slammed after the cannes. I knew the movie would do well at the gate with the success of the book, there would be too many people chomping at the bit to see it.

No need for me to expand on that thought.

[Foxman]

The real one being the Bible? Do keep in mind, that this is a FICTION movie and story, as emphasized by the actors, director Ron Howard, writer Dan Brown, etc.

:T :rofl:

[bevs]

hi everyone....the movie da vinci code was rated "R" in my country (Philippines)...the movie, it's just a fiction, nobody told to believe the movie itself...Even the author Dan Brown did say..I guess its a matter of real faith to Jesus...
The movie is good and i rate it 8 out of 10...Thw movie is a great hit in the Philippines..Tom Hanks played the role very well too...

[David Meek]

Too bad it takes that much time to get movies on your island but living on a island sounds cool so you have that.Where do you get HT equipment if you have any? The mainland I suppose? J.H.

Fortunately I brought my equipment with us when we moved up here last October. Houston was a decent place to come by quality equipment. Fortunately, Chris D and some of the other Washingtonians have pointed out some good sources on the mainland, when I get to the point of adding/replacing equipment.

Yeah, the delay in movies, not having hundreds of good restaurants, and the cost of living are about the only negatives to living out here.

[Chris D]

Well, it's up to 22% on the Rotten Tomatometer. Ebert and Roeper both gave it a lukewarm thumbs up, and it has the biggest box office opening this year, so it's not a complete bomb or anything.

Seems like lots of people are seeing it, but I'm only reading so-so reviews from many of them.

[wkhanna]

The book is said to soon reach 10 Million readers in China alone! (Including bootleg copies and borrowed reads). To think mediocre reviews will stop the stampede of moviegoers is unrealistic. The whole thing has snowballed into the culture of our society. I predict it will stir up more action and re-action than Gibson’s ‘Passion’.

[J.H.]

Again some believe it is fiction. I never believed the first story and so I like this one better. Moderators I'm just responding to a specific poster so kill me.

[David Meek]

Bevs and J.H. If either of you go off on the "fiction vs truth" line again, I'll ban you both for 30 days.

Discuss the movie? Fine. Discuss the political, ethical, socio-religious aspects or. . . ? NO WAY. Clear?

[J.H.]

Ya know what I'm outta this discussion. You can't talk about a movie like this with discussing things that you can't. Have fun guys I encourage all to see this movie.

[FlashJim]

My boss and I went to see it last week and enjoyed the heck out of it. I'd see it again. I'm looking forward to the DVD release.