Apologies if this has already been done.

Anyway, with the huge success from the book, Hollywood is obviously wanting in on some of the capital so it is being made into a movie and directed by Ron Howard of all people!

I think it's due for release in 2006 and the current cast list is:

Tom Hanks .... Robert Langdon
Ian McKellen .... Sir Leigh Teabing
Alfred Molina .... Bishop Arigarosa
Jean Reno .... Bezu Fache
Audrey Tautou .... Sophe Neveu


What do you all think?

Apologies if this has already been done.

Anyway, with the huge success from the book, Hollywood is obviously wanting in on some of the capital so it is being made into a movie and directed by Ron Howard of all people!

I think it's due for release in 2006 and the current cast list is:

Tom Hanks .... Robert Langdon
Ian McKellen .... Sir Leigh Teabing
Alfred Molina .... Bishop Arigarosa
Jean Reno .... Bezu Fache
Audrey Tautou .... Sophe Neveu


What do you all think?

I think Audrey Tautou is a fantastic name, thats what.

Who is she and Jean, and Alfred? I imagined someone a little more handsome than Tom Hanks...but not gorgeous handsome....more charming in a rugged way.

What about the big albino, Silas, he could be played by the great goal keeper Peter Schmeicle.

Alfred Molina played the mayor in Chocolat.

Or Silas could be played by the referee, Colina, or whatever his name is, the scarey one anyway.

I imagine it would make a good film, but have to say I wasn't overly impressed with the book. The first half was good but I thought the second half dragged a bit.

Alfred Molina played the mayor in Chocolat.



Didnt see the film Max, got bored senseless with the book and threw it from my bedroom window in a frenzied attack on a man in a motorised wheel chair that happened to be passing by at 15 miles an hour.

Did you note my useage of threw and through there, was the through used correctly?

PS Was the that the scowling goalie that dated the lovely Helena Christainson.

Or Silas could be played by the referee, Colina, or whatever his name is, the scarey one anyway.

Ooh yeh Max, thats a good one.

I think Audrey Tautou is a fantastic name, thats what.

Who is she and Jean, and Alfred? I imagined someone a little more handsome than Tom Hanks...but not gorgeous handsome....more charming in a rugged way.

What about the big albino, Silas, he could be played by the great goal keeper Peter Schmeicle.

Just to add - Silas the albino monk will be played by Christopher Ecclestone, according to the radio today.

Alfred Molina played the mayor in Chocolat.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Patsy271/AlfredMolina.jpg

This is a rather sexy picture of him. He is or was married to the actress Jill Gascoigne who was in Cat's Eyes.

I am still not a fan of Tom Hanks playing Langdon. I just can't picture him at all in that role.

ooh liking the Bishop. Has rings of that film that with Tom Berenger (PHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOR) as a priest misguided into lustyness by a lady.

I could be misguided into lustyness by Alfred. (and Tom....Berenger not Hanks)

I am still not a fan of Tom Hanks playing Langdon. I just can't picture him at all in that role. Me neither.

I could imagine Harrison Ford or Michael Keaton playing him, but Tom Hanks? Sorry, he's too much of a drip.

Tom Hanks does seem a strange choice, but he's very popular and he is a good actor, although I can't say he does anything for me.

Anyway Mr G will be thrilled theres going to be a film, he loved that book.

I agree, I think Tom Hanks is miscast in this role but Sir Ian will be fantastic as the Teabag fella! Never heard of Audrey Tatou. And Christoher Eccelstone as Silas, he'll need to put on a few pounds I reckon as Silas is a huge hulk of a man.

Cat, I loved the book Chocolat but even the gorgeous Johnny Depp did not save the film, I was really disappointed with as they mucked around with the characters and I got confused! Although I did eat a full box of Lindt chocolates and a bottle of Champagne whilst watching it - expensive tastes, me! :thumbsup:

Oh I am not so sure about Sir Ian McKellan playing Sir Leigh Teabing - I pictured a fatter, older and more jovial [with evil eyes] person - I can see him in my head and he is an actor but for the life of me I cannot remember what he was in or who is is, whether he is English, American or European.

And I think Tom Hanks is getting a little old for Robert Langdon - I would be more tempted to go for a 40 something actor, I don't know but maybe someone like the guy who plays Mike Delphino in Desp H'wives??

Fab choice Flip, he would have been great... oh well maybe Tom will be okay

Thought I'd bring this back up.
I've just booked tickets to go and see this on Friday night. Cannae wait. Exams? What exams?
Is anyone else going to see it then?
Still don't think Tom Hanks is the right person to play Langdon but we'll see.

Don't forget to look out for Islandman PJ.

Me me me me.....if I can get a babysitter.

Hoping the MIL will babysit for us so we can go on Friday..

No, I can't see Tom Hanks as Langdon either.

I might go and see it this weekend with my eldest. He's fascinated by it.

Edit: Just booked it on-line. I haven't read this book, but have read Angels & Demons, which I know is very similar.

I'm prepared to be disappointed, but also to be pleasantly surprised. Cup half full, me.

Never really thought about it till now, but I imagined the lead character as Harrison Ford when I read the book.

I kind of pictured Ciaran Hinds as the lead.I think he is a very solid intelligent actor and when I read the book his face, for some reason, kept hovering over it. :-)
I won't be going to see the film, ( I enjoyed the book as a yarn, although I DID think it was sooo cliched and very badly written.)
However...I am really enjoying all the discussion it has provoked, about opus dei etc etc.
In fact..I am going to a talk in a few minutes about the art behind the 'Last Supper', as discussed in the book.
Hurray.

( I enjoyed the book as a yarn, although I DID think it was sooo cliched and very badly written.)


Hurrah! I thought so to - I haven't been able to get into it at all because I found his style so irritating, so will see the film and then try again.

I thought it was well written - but then again, I find the 'classics' such as "Catcher in the Rye" boring. :sleep:

Anyway, just saw on the news that the film did not go down well at it's first screening last night. All the people who were interviewed were saying they couldn't believe they paid money to go and see it and that it was bulls*it.

Oh well, I imagine I'll still enjoy it, nevertheless...

I've got our tickets (going with my daughters on Friday) and I'm really looking forward to seeing it :)

I don't care what the critics say - I'll make my own mind up :laugh:

Hear hear, MM. Me too. I'm going on Saturday lunchtime. Maybe we can convene here on Saturday evening? :nerd:

Hear hear, MM. Me too. I'm going on Saturday lunchtime. Maybe we can convene here on Saturday evening? :nerd:

I'll book the pc now :laugh: (saying that, I think my daughters are going out so it will be free anyway :cool: )

Oh good. You can tell me how it ends. Save me sitting through it :bag:

Ok so went to see it tonight. The cinema was totally packed.
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I really liked it! Fair enough the ending felt a bit rushed and my bum was a bit numb by the end of it but I thought it was very enjoyable.

Worth seeing then Peej? I saw one report that said the preview audiences had laughed at the big denouement when it wasn't supposed to be funny. Did you notice any misplaced sniggers?

Worth seeing then Peej? I saw one report that said the preview audiences had laughed at the big denouement when it wasn't supposed to be funny. Did you notice any misplaced sniggers?
I think I saw the same report. I can't say that I noticed anyone laughing or sniggering at the serious bits although some of the dialogue was a bit cheesy. Still, I'd say it's worth seeing.

I went last night and really enjoyed it - Ian McKellan was just excellent as Leigh Teabing :thumbsup:

so has anyone who's seen it spotted Islandman?

remind me again Islandman (for I am an old lady who's memory has been raddled by vodka!) which bits are you starring in?

I know one of your scenes is the one in the bookshop but i can't remember what else. I hope none of your bits ended up on the cutting room floor! :naughty:

I went to see this yesterday ...as someone who devoured the book.. adored it ! The movie was a massive let down, no question. So much was wrong.... the biggest thing and one of the most important things being the casting of the leading man, which can carry or kill a movie. I am a fan of Tom Hanks, love his movies, but he is the all American guy who belongs in all american movies. He was quite simply dreadful in this, completely miscast, and surprisingly very very wooden. He did not translate well in a European setting at all. There was no sense of excitement or edge of the seat thrills as there should have been. Audrey Tatou was not too bad at all, though the role could have been played better I feel by someone else. The absolute lack of any chemistry whatsoever between the two leads was a big factor in this movie. Leads are supposed to our heros... we are supposed to care about them and be carried along with their story, feel for them and cheer for them in the end. When Robert is saying goodbye to Sophie at the end, it was the most emotionless flat scene, she may as well have been someone he had been stuck with at at awkward social gathering for a few hours and was now saying his polite goodbyes. Of course even the worst movies have their bright lights, and my goodness Ian Mc Kellan was the brightest of lights in this film. He was fantastic as Sir Leigh Teabing, and could have taught the others a thing or two about emotion and character portrayal. I think someone like Ralph Fiennes would have been a much better choice of lead. Harrison Ford (had he been ten years younger) would have been brilliant also. They had a chance here to make a blockbuster of a movie, and just goes to show you how even the biggest studios can get it wrong. It makes me wonder if any more of Dan Browns books will be translated into film. The other Robert Langdon one... Angels and Demons would be ripe for the picking if they can only get it right.... because the hunt for clues and the chase in that movie is against the clock before a catastrophic bomb explodes, which is always a more exciting prospect.

The other Robert Langdon one... Angels and Demons would be ripe for the picking if they can only get it right.... because the hunt for clues and the chase in that movie is against the clock before a catastrophic bomb explodes, which is always a more exciting prospect.

I agree, BB. I didn't read DVC, but I did read Angels and Demons. I wasn't as disappointed in the film as I thought I would be, but that's probably because I haven't read the book. It was ok. That's all. Not thrilling enough. Angels and Demons would have to be thrilling, because as you say it's against the clock and the two leads have an even greater chemistry than in the DVC. Also, the deaths are much more poignant and integral to the theme of the book.

Angels and Demons would make a great film, but not with Tom Hanks. I hate saying that because I love him normally. He just wasn't right for this role.

Harrison Ford (had he been ten years younger) would have been brilliant also.

I think so, too. Someone late 40s, good looking, but not drop-dead obviously gorgeous, intelligent, empathetic and believable. Surely if Ron Howard had said this to his production team, Tom Hanks would never have been chosen.

Ralph Fiennes would have been a much better choice of lead. Harrison Ford (had he been ten years younger) would have been brilliant also.

When I read the book, I thought of Harrison Ford, but of course in my imagination he was younger as you say. Now you mention it, Ralph Fiennes would have been a brillant choice. He does that quiet, understated, and pained academic thing to a tee.

Hey, I just noticed with this post that when I poise the mouse over each word, it gives me the Spanish for it!

the biggest thing and one of the most important things being the casting of the leading man, which can carry or kill a movie. I am a fan of Tom Hanks, love his movies, but he is the all American guy who belongs in all american movies. He was quite simply dreadful in this, completely miscast, and surprisingly very very wooden.
While I did enjoy the film, I have to agree with this. There was something, I dunno, wrong about seeing Tom Hanks in this movie. And yes, the way he delivereed some of his lines was terrible. Not like him at all.

I agree about Tom Hanks too - it certainly isn't his best role :sad: He just didn't seem to have any passion for the character he was playing, which is very unusual :huh:

Did anyone see Paul Bettany on Jonathan Ross on Friday? He seemed a bit diffident about the film!

A selection of reviews here. (http://www.google.co.uk/reviews?cid=bd90094f9ff2db05&fq=da+vinci+code&sa=X&oi=showtimes&ct=reviews&cd=2)

I think I'll wait for the DVD release. :huh:

Having only commented in the last few days that Angels and Demons would make a great movie, there is a big article in the papers today that it is indeed going to be made.... such is the financial success of Da Vinci Code (in spite of poor reviews). Apparently DVC has made multi millions in the last few days. The studios in the US are quoted as saying they hope they will have a long term relationship with Dan Brown... so looks like ALL his books may be finding their way to the big screen. Just lets hope Tom Hanks is otherwise engaged when it comes to casting A&D.

Over all DVC seems to be not a bad film, Probably will wait till it comes out on DVD though. But I do want to see X Men 3 at the Cinema. Patrick Stewart's voice in huge surround sound oh yes. :naughty: Saw Dodge Ball last night on DVD absolutely brilliant so funny, no brain strain entertaining with a bit of a moral tale too.:D

J.J.

so has anyone who's seen it spotted Islandman?

remind me again Islandman (for I am an old lady who's memory has been raddled by vodka!) which bits are you starring in?


Okay, now that i've seen it i can tell you where i am. I am in three scenes...but only two you can tell it's me. I am in the scene where Tom Hanks is lecturing to a bunch of students about symbols....and I am sitting in right next to the aisle and am the only person along the aisle leaning my head on my hand.

The second scene I am in is the scene where tom hanks is signing books..and I am towards the back of the line waiting to get a book signed...am talking to an asian guy and am holding a beer (unfortunately it wasn't real beer!)...am wearing a tannish suit jacket and a grey shirt.

The other scene I am in is a flashback scene where Ian is talking to Tom and Audrey about the pagans/christians/etc....there are a group of girls dancing in front of this big building and statue...i am up at the top of the steps..but it's such a faraway and quick shot that you can't tell it's me. lol.

How exciting! It's such a big film too. You'll be appearing on television re-runs for years and years to come!

I thouhgt I spotted IM in the book shop....I went today and have to say I found it a bit boring...very slow in places and I had it all worked out after the first time Sir Ian entered the frame and I haven't read the book...very dissapointed! :(

disappointed too! it was all over the place, if i hadn't read the book i wouldve gotten lost. and too long and what was all that focus about tom hanks falling into the well? dont waste precious minutes on crap like that. are they trying to give him a personality or something?

disappointed too! it was all over the place, if i hadn't read the book i wouldve gotten lost. and too long and what was all that focus about tom hanks falling into the well? dont waste precious minutes on crap like that. are they trying to give him a personality or something?
Totally agree - it was as if they thought "hmm...what else could we do to make it slightly different from the book? Oh let's make Robert langdon a claustrophic because he fell down a well" - huh? Didn't bring anything to the movie at all.