The casting was inspired, the script grew almost organically from the original novel by Dan Brown, the acting was everything that a fan of the story could ask for, showing yet again what a talented and passionate movie-maker Ron Howard is. His movies always tell a story about something, teaching and informing his audience about the human condition. "The Da Vinci Code" has proved that there are huge numbers of people who appreciate and are entertained by a mystery, and who are seekers of knowledge about themselves and others. From now on there will be another great divider of the people - The Pro Da Vinci Coders and the others!(Poor things!)I don't think anyone could have brought this novel to life as a movie better than Ron Howard's cast and crew have done.
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"good clean fun"
14 September 2004
Disney have proved yet again why they are a head and shoulders above the competition when it comes to producing movies that aren't admittedly brain food, but are "good clean fun", (if you'll forgive the cliché), for kids. For every little girl who ever dreamed of becoming a princess, this film is the perfect way to spend two hours.
True, it was grossly unfaithful to Meg Cabot's original novels, but still managed to convey the charm and slick veneer that has come to be associated with Disney, and the valuable message of independence for little princesses everywhere.
For the more mature audience, this is a happy chance to revisit childhood, or simply breathe a sigh of relief that what your child is watching is not in any way compromising or damaging, and will not have to be explained later.
Good message. Solid performances. Sweet (if bland and predictable at times) story line. Great movie!
Highly recommended for two hours of escapism on a summer's afternoon.
True, it was grossly unfaithful to Meg Cabot's original novels, but still managed to convey the charm and slick veneer that has come to be associated with Disney, and the valuable message of independence for little princesses everywhere.
For the more mature audience, this is a happy chance to revisit childhood, or simply breathe a sigh of relief that what your child is watching is not in any way compromising or damaging, and will not have to be explained later.
Good message. Solid performances. Sweet (if bland and predictable at times) story line. Great movie!
Highly recommended for two hours of escapism on a summer's afternoon.
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