Tell the high priests, spread the word, and make a big deal out of it, but I would still say that I really liked, if not loved, this impressive, according to my own judgments, but just the same, controversial film. I know that the film was rated beyond my age, but it just so happened that I was in the United States at the time it was being shown, I had my parents with me, and I am clearly older than thirteen. It was based on Dan Brown's book of the same title, and just when it was written, it became the talk of the town, caused great debates, and, for sure, raised a lot of questions from the pious.
The plot revolves around a mystery well-protected by a secret society and the unravelling of those who were part of and the discovery of the society and its secret. Although I was not able to read the book personally, I got to hear parts of the story from my mom, and then on, I formed my own cast in my head, just in case, I thought, they make the book a movie. George Clooney was my Robert Langdon, although, sometimes he seemed too good-looking to play the part, while the rest of the characters were just represented by a blurred silhouette. Now, after seeing the movie, seeing Robert Langdon played by Tom Hanks, I find it quite hard to imagine how George Clooney would have done. I say, the cast was great. Although some would say that the movie was too serious, I thought that the movie was a great mix of every emotion - suspense, mystery, humour in parts, drama, and a bit of a scare from Silas and his practices. When touching a very delicate topic, like faith or religion, taking in jest what is being discussed and joking about the subject, I find, is extremely inappropriate. Hats off for those who worked hard on the film for being able to throw in with a great blend some laughs.
One thing about the movie that I would like to point out is that it made the secret seem so believable. I guess this is why some people reacted so violently towards the film - they were convinced all that was true and hated for their faith to be shaken - even though it is, in fact fiction. I suppose it is really just up to the viewer to decide if he should want to give the film a chance, controversial as it may be. I would like to say, forgive me, if I shocked you with my liking of this film, but I am sure, no movie, song, book, legend - nothing can shake my faith.
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