Ok out of that lovely critical post I have to post a critical post, just cuz Im cool like that, and I need to kill some time... (woo time-wasting...)
" Point 1--It's a novel. Now it's a movie. Stop getting offended. If you've been living in a hole for the last year or so and had no idea what the movie/book was about then I'm sorry, otherwise why did you go see it if you knew you were likely to be offended by the content? "
Oh man do I agree with this. ITS A NOVEL. I am so tired of seeing commercials "I can cite where in Dan Brown's novel he is making things up!" Ok yes, he made LOTS up, its a NOVEL, a work of FICTION. Get over it people.
" Point 5--which is a lot like point 1. This story is what it is, and it has never been any different. The book would not have sold like it did, if some people were not intrigued by this story. This is a matter of personal opinions of course, but I would like to point out that as far as plot holes and believability, take a look at some of the movies this site has registered very good reviews for, such as King Kong, Napoleon Dynamite, Saw, Hulk, Collateral Damage, among others. These movies got much better reviews than this one, and the only reason I can see is that this movie offends the unthinking christian. I say unthinking because, either you didn't realize that this story offended you and thusly avoided it (an opinion I greatly support), or you had no idea that the historical events mentioned actually took place and are therefore presented with new information to shake your faith. "
I think you may be getting a little too overly critical here hun. I liked this movie, but it was not fantastic. There was a lot lacking. It didnt even remotely measure up to the book in my opinion. The other movies (I havent seen Napoleon or Collateral so Im going off what Ive heard) are great for what they are SUPPOSED to be. This movie... is slightly lacking for what its supposed to be.
This movie had a lot of potential that I dont think it lived up to.
Despite this, I liked the movie, it was enjoyable. In fact I am going to see it for a second time with my parents this week.
I really didnt find the review to be close-minded at all. But thats just my opinion. And everyone has the right to that right?