The Da Vinci Code: Finding Character

The Da Vinci Code was packed this morning. That was a little surprising since it was only 10:30, but I suppose should have expected it since Hans Zimmer provided the score for the movie.

Unfortunately, the film itself is rather dull. Most of the scenes are just exposition. Since there is so much legend and rumor and theories to explain in the script, the filmmakers sacrifice the history and the workings of their major characters in order to maintain an efficient pace for the movie's main puzzle. Tom Hanks has very little to do even though he is in nearly every frame. Audrey Tattou is completely miscast in her role. There is a scene towards the end where her character has a revelation. Without any spoilers, I will just say this; I could accept almost every twist of the film, but hers. I just didn't want it to be so.

There were a couple of positive scenes in the film, both near the end. My favorite was the final four minutes of the film. The idea was exciting and the music and the camera work will leave the audience on a high note when Ron Howards name finally pops up on screen. It is just to bad that I had to wait until the very end for something to cheer about, a few moments to pump up my adrenaline in the first couple of hours would have been nice.

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