DaVinci Code - Page 2

Jyqm · #16 05-19-2006, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by David

your country is .. what? france?

Elie is Greek!

elie · #17 05-19-2006, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Jyqm

Elie is Greek!

Yes! You remember..

But David was right to ask about France, because I saw on TV they had some trouble there as well.
It was the same 15-16 years ago, when Scorsese's "Last Temptation" was released. Believe it or not, they burned down a movie theatre in the center of the city.

Jyqm · #18 05-19-2006, 05:27 PM

I've never had any desire whatsoever to read this book, and I doubt I'll see the movie (more the result of me not wanting to sit through an English-language movie dubbed in German than a of total lack of interest in the film), but for some reason, I've been avidly reading a lot of the reviews of it and various articles about it. I found this particular quote from Ron Howard too ridiculous not to share:

“If you’re not willing to take some chances, particularly at this stage of my career, then what are you doing? I know I’ve been commercially successful, but I’m not really a guy looking for safe, middle-of-the-road success.”

The guy who just directed a $125 million film produced by Columbia Pictures, based on a bestselling "thriller," and starring Tom Hanks claims he's "not really a guy looking for safe, middle-of-the-road success."

No wonder Arrested Development was such a great show. Ron Howard is hilarious.

WelshWitchPMD · #19 05-19-2006, 06:07 PM

I haven't read the book but I might see the movie at some point. Does this book have anything to do with Leonardo Da Vinci?

amber · #20 05-19-2006, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by WelshWitchPMD

I haven't read the book but I might see the movie at some point. Does this book have anything to do with Leonardo Da Vinci?

Yes, the elements are joined by him, though I wouldn't say it is about him.
If you like mysteries, you'll probably like it. It's an easy read, and it is exciting. Also, while you're reading you get really engrossed in the theories - even if they're BS, they seem kind of true while you're reading.

I enjoyed it a lot, but a large percentage of the books I read are those throwaway fun mysteries anyway.

WelshWitchPMD · #21 05-19-2006, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by amber

Yes, the elements are joined by him, though I wouldn't say it is about him.
If you like mysteries, you'll probably like it. It's an easy read, and it is exciting. Also, while you're reading you get really engrossed in the theories - even if they're BS, they seem kind of true while you're reading.

I enjoyed it a lot, but a large percentage of the books I read are those throwaway fun mysteries anyway.

Ok, Thanks for the info, Amber.

It sounds rather interesting. I'l have to check it out.

Serrart · #22 05-19-2006, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by WelshWitchPMD

Ok, Thanks for the info, Amber.

It sounds rather interesting. I'l have to check it out.

Just a suggestion: read the book first (even a good summary would do) or the movie would be a torture.

Romy

Songbird4 · #23 05-19-2006, 10:20 PM

I read the book two years ago and then I just read it again over the past two weeks. Saw the movie tonight and I loved it. The movie mostly follows the book, but there are some differences that I wasn't crazy about. Although I understand why they had to be made (time mostly). I would recommend going to see the movie even if you haven't read the book. I know 2 and 1/2 hours sounds like a long time, but I thought it went by fast.

~Kim

skuncles · #24 05-20-2006, 09:25 PM

Loved the book, have picked up "Holy Blood, Holy Grail" as well, found the whole concpet fascinating. Saw the movie today and......well.......I didn't love the movie. I hated how the ended it, and thought the joke at the end was bad. In my opinion they wrapped it all up in a way so as not to offend anyone. The book is far better and far more interesting.

strandinthewind · #25 05-21-2006, 10:36 PM

Just saw the movie aned loved it. Yes, it could have moved a little quicker, but that was okay with me. Also, seeing Paris and London made me smile - as I love both!

elie · #26 05-22-2006, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Jyqm

I've never had any desire whatsoever to read this book, and I doubt I'll see the movie (more the result of me not wanting to sit through an English-language movie dubbed in German than a of total lack of interest in the film).

Totally off-topic and a bit stupid of me to ask but... ???
You live in Germany?

Jyqm · #27 05-22-2006, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by elie

Totally off-topic and a bit stupid of me to ask but... ???
You live in Germany?

Ja, klar!!

elie · #28 05-22-2006, 05:46 AM

Cool! An american in Germany (you are american, right

).

My dream combination!

Jyqm · #29 05-22-2006, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by elie

Cool! An american in Germany (you are american, right

).

My dream combination!

Yes, ma'am!

elie · #30 05-22-2006, 07:54 AM

Sorry for being indiscreet (sp?) but I was wondering where you live exactly.

You said that you don't feel like watching an american movie dubbed in german..
I lived in Hannover for a while and there used to be a movie theater where they showed movies in english (without german subtitles I think).
I found the whole dubbing thing horrible, and while I see the point, I think it totally destroys the film.
Fortunately we get the ordinary subtitle-system over here.