***1/2 - This prequel to “Da Vinci Code” is mainly a rehash of the first film, but there are enough interesting strands of plot to be found to keep this one feeling pretty fresh and enjoyable. While the absence of someone as charismatic as the original’s Sir Ian “Gandalf” McKellen is unfortunate, the storyline (that is probably actually a little better than the first) is solid enough to maintain interest for the entire run time.
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Angels & Demons
***1/2 - This prequel to “Da Vinci Code” is mainly a rehash of the first film, but there are enough interesting strands of plot to be found to keep this one feeling pretty fresh and enjoyable. While the absence of someone as charismatic as the original’s Sir Ian “Gandalf” McKellen is unfortunate, the storyline (that is probably actually a little better than the first) is solid enough to maintain interest for the entire run time.
The Da Vinci Code
**** - Dan Brown is at least a step or seven below Michael Crichton as an author of action-oriented larks, but this film based on his surprisingly best-selling work is both enjoyable and thought-provoking. I love the anti-organized Christianity philosophy that is pounded out through the film’s 2+ hours, and the mysterious plot is pretty engrossing even through the occasional lapse. I can’t entirely agree with the final message, but that doesn’t necessarily detract from the film experience.
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