tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post9170108040927402664..comments2024-03-16T07:55:54.153-07:00Comments on Views From the Bald Patch: The Da Vinci Cock-UpBotanisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12098709722475364465noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-22750531950657760492015-03-30T17:43:13.083-07:002015-03-30T17:43:13.083-07:00Hilary, it's easy to get lost with this one. I...Hilary, it's easy to get lost with this one. I mostly followed the plot but what got me scratching my head was when characters would behave in ways that just seemed out of character.<br /><br />Misha, that is often the case.<br /><br />Donna, seems the comments are arriving at consensus on this one. Glad to head it's not just me :)Botanisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098709722475364465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-35662997226397309782015-03-30T12:31:41.522-07:002015-03-30T12:31:41.522-07:00The book was better, though not by that much. With...The book was better, though not by that much. With the book, I enjoyed all the philosophy surrounding the art, and feminist debates. Angels and Demons was a serious let down though, and the book just ran on and on. I don't know why I didn't just put it down; but I haven't picked up any more of Dan Brown's books.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-65086772428911459942015-03-30T07:18:56.091-07:002015-03-30T07:18:56.091-07:00I suspect that the book version is better. I'v...I suspect that the book version is better. I've read the one that goes before it in the series and it was much better than the movie version. Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-46576665364747735952015-03-30T01:23:42.410-07:002015-03-30T01:23:42.410-07:00Hi Ian - I've probably started to watch the mo...Hi Ian - I've probably started to watch the movie on the tv and also probably seen some programmes about the movie - but they've lost me along the way. Some films just don't seem to hit the right spot at all .. but I guess many loved it - not so discerning.<br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-28603377365531186502015-03-29T20:37:24.266-07:002015-03-29T20:37:24.266-07:00Denise, I loved the concept, that sort of thing in...Denise, I loved the concept, that sort of thing intrigues me, and for all I know the book might be great. Anything that encourages reading is a good thing IMHO.<br /><br />Carrie, this is just my opinion of course :) but there are far better movies out there to spend your time on.Botanisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098709722475364465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-77987634557967492542015-03-29T20:06:05.291-07:002015-03-29T20:06:05.291-07:00Oo, sounds like I'm going to have to skip this...Oo, sounds like I'm going to have to skip this one! Glad I haven't seen it yet.Carrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-38978038792946370142015-03-29T18:19:50.750-07:002015-03-29T18:19:50.750-07:00I was on a plane soon after The Da Vinci Code was ...I was on a plane soon after The Da Vinci Code was released and it was wonderful to see it being read in several languages. Due to the popularity of the novel, of course the film was going to go gang busters. I'm with you here: "On the plus side, the underlying premise of historical subterfuge and the true nature of the Holy Grail was a gem." That's what makes audiences grip their seats and suspend disbelief. <br /><br />Denise :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-248202461862280532015-03-29T16:35:36.608-07:002015-03-29T16:35:36.608-07:00Alex, that's exactly what I felt through most ...Alex, that's exactly what I felt through most of the movie.<br /><br />Stephen, I can't answer for the book, the comments I've seen suggest that it was a poor movie of a good book. I think the Da Vinci connection was mandated because much of the sleuthing started off with an analysis of The Last Supper.Botanisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098709722475364465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-25833566966685889872015-03-29T15:59:33.755-07:002015-03-29T15:59:33.755-07:00When I read the book, I wondered why it was such a...When I read the book, I wondered why it was such a fast read. When I read it again, I noticed each chapter was only a few pages and there was a blank page between most chapters. In this four hundred page novel, a hundred pages were blank. And I still don't get te da Vinci connection, especially since the artist was a secret atheist.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1828517374142265050.post-88845738232158265502015-03-29T14:40:24.060-07:002015-03-29T14:40:24.060-07:00No puppet strings - check!
Often it also makes the...No puppet strings - check!<br />Often it also makes the story feel contrived and forced.<br />Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com