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The Da Vinci Code movie trailer
The Da Vinci Code movie trailer
Wow, this looks like it's going to be a fantastic film!! I love the cinematography in this trailer:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/da_vinci_code/
I need to read the book and finally bought the special illustrated version. I watched a documentary on the Discovery channel a while back about it and was absolutely fascinated by the whole thing!
I remember seeing a discussion at another forum about the book, and several people commented that they couldn't picture Tom Hanks in the role. They thought he might be too clean cut for the role and felt that Russell Crowe or Harrison Ford would have been a better choice. But after viewing the trailer, they all agreed that Tom Hanks really looked the part. They also had trouble recognizing him at first, and one of them said, "He looks a bit darker ... sorta the moody professer (which is the part) that has a few girls secretly in love with him..."
I had trouble recognizing him at first too. I think he's going to be very good in this role. His co-star is Audrey Tautou from "Amelie." I loved her in "Amelie," and from the scenes in this trailer, I think she will be good for the part. Although, I heard that the woman in the book was supposed to have red hair.
I just loved the cinematography and all the tones and shadings of the film -- at least, from what was shown in the trailer. Really beautiful. I was watching some movie trailers from other upcoming films, and none of them even compared to this one.
Has anyone here read the book? If so, what are your thoughts on it? From what I understand (albeit a very limited understanding, since I haven't read the book yet), the book asserts that Mary Magdelene was Jesus' wife and closest disciple, and that they had a child together. And something I never noticed before is that in the painting, "The Last Supper", there is a WOMAN seated next to Jesus, and according to the book, that is supposedly Mary Magdelene. I used to know a Christian minister (a theologian with two Ph.Ds) who told me that there were two female apostles back then, but that the church changed their names so that they would sound male instead of female. I think they were known as Antonia and Junia (or something like that) and the church changed the names to Antonio and Junio to sound masculine, so this doesn't surprise me at all.
Wow, this looks like it's going to be a fantastic film!! I love the cinematography in this trailer:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/da_vinci_code/
I need to read the book and finally bought the special illustrated version. I watched a documentary on the Discovery channel a while back about it and was absolutely fascinated by the whole thing!
I remember seeing a discussion at another forum about the book, and several people commented that they couldn't picture Tom Hanks in the role. They thought he might be too clean cut for the role and felt that Russell Crowe or Harrison Ford would have been a better choice. But after viewing the trailer, they all agreed that Tom Hanks really looked the part. They also had trouble recognizing him at first, and one of them said, "He looks a bit darker ... sorta the moody professer (which is the part) that has a few girls secretly in love with him..."
I had trouble recognizing him at first too. I think he's going to be very good in this role. His co-star is Audrey Tautou from "Amelie." I loved her in "Amelie," and from the scenes in this trailer, I think she will be good for the part. Although, I heard that the woman in the book was supposed to have red hair.
I just loved the cinematography and all the tones and shadings of the film -- at least, from what was shown in the trailer. Really beautiful. I was watching some movie trailers from other upcoming films, and none of them even compared to this one.
Has anyone here read the book? If so, what are your thoughts on it? From what I understand (albeit a very limited understanding, since I haven't read the book yet), the book asserts that Mary Magdelene was Jesus' wife and closest disciple, and that they had a child together. And something I never noticed before is that in the painting, "The Last Supper", there is a WOMAN seated next to Jesus, and according to the book, that is supposedly Mary Magdelene. I used to know a Christian minister (a theologian with two Ph.Ds) who told me that there were two female apostles back then, but that the church changed their names so that they would sound male instead of female. I think they were known as Antonia and Junia (or something like that) and the church changed the names to Antonio and Junio to sound masculine, so this doesn't surprise me at all.
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Don't get drawn into the hype everyone! Next, you'll be telling me you believe the Biblical creation fantasy over Darwin's theory....!! I mean ter say...!!:D
Surprisingly I don't know much about the book but a friend has loaned me his copy so that I can see what all the fuss is about. At the end of the day it's a just a novel.
Sorry Simon for carrying the thread on
no problem!
But I DO personally think Tom Hanks isn't right for the rôle... Brilliant as he is, I think he's a bit "over-exposed".....I have read the book, and I was thinking more Harrison Ford.....
I look forward to the release of the Film and likewise thought the casting of Tom Hanks a little odd, however his credentials are impeccable. Satori, you have nothing to apologise about...Good Post!
Oh, thank goodness. Since I'm new here, I thought maybe I had stepped in something accidentally. You know how sometimes there can be contentious threads that will later be closed, and then months later someone comes along and posts about it all over again? And when they do, someone invariably says something like, "Please, don't anyone comment on this subject!" Well, that's what I was worried that Simon's post was about! I didn't see a thread about on this already, so all I could think was, Oh dear, they must have deleted it! :eekblue:
Personally, I don't think I've come across anyone who sees the book as a "real" account of anything. Of course, that's not to say that there aren't people out there who might, but it has not been my experience to encounter anyone like that. I do think the book raises some interesting questions in terms of how much the church controlled information-wise, especially in light of the abolition of reincarnation years ago -- and let's not forget the inquisition. But other than that, I don't think many people view the book as anything other than good fiction. The author himself, as well as the filmmakers, made that much clear.
Either way, I'm looking forward to reading the book and seeing the film in May. :thumbsup:
Thanks, Abraham. I agree!
You're at it again. What is this? Are you my long lost twin? I read The Holy Blood, Holy Grail! No one ever knows the book I'm talking about when I tell them that I think The Da Vinci Code is almost exactly the same book. No one! Only you. It was a great read. I really love alternative history fiction. It's so interesting. I'd even like to read a book that's an alternative plot to a well known fiction book, like Jane Eyre for example. Like what if there had been no fire? The possibilities are endless. Oh, have I just given away a multi million dollar idea? It could be a whole new section in the bookstore, Alternative Plot Fiction.
Satori,
Don't worry, my friend. I know just how you feel. I get pretty nervous too when I think I've posted something not quite right. It's just newbie neurosis. We'll get over it eventually. And since I haven't told you before, I look forward to reading your posts. I find them not only intelligent but your tone is always so respectful of others that I find your presence to be comforting, especially in light of recent circumstances.
With love,
Brigid
Thanks, Brigid!
I have been enjoying your posts as well. I especially enjoyed your intro. here: http://www.newbuddhist.com/forum/showpost.php?p=18593&postcount=283
I thought, although the style was a bit hard going, it was a better book because it traced the history all the way back, looked for proof and followed it all up. I think it took the guy(s) might have been two of them about eight years to reserch it all. Will look it up and post a link or summat.
Coo - could have almost bet if anyone had read it, would be you gal!
Satori -what ARE you worrying about - you've read my posts - every one a masterpiece of insensitive rubbish - you are fine!:hiding:
I have to admit that I, too, have read HB&HG. The whole Rennes-le-Chateau, Merovingian, Templar, etc., thing is a bit of folklore that I have loved for years. Tie it in with the Cathars and Egypt, and you have a perfect epic "alternative history" of Europe. What I most enjoy about this body of writing is that the many authors steadfastly refuse to allow trivia such as facts spoil a good yarn.
Admittedly Simon, they did set out with the intention of proving that the theory was right ... and ultimately failed. But to be fair, I have read lots of work on the Templars and it was suggested in them that this theory was believed by the Templars which is why they encouraged initiates to spit on the cross, it no longer having any significance. It would seem that long before the Kennedy, Princess Diana conspiracy theories, people just had to believe that there was more to a sudden death than met the eye!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Blood,_Holy_Grail
All we need to do is prove that Kennedy was related to the Bourbon kings (Diana was anyway) and his death could be part of Jaques de Molay's curse on Philipe le Bel from the pyre in front of Notre Dame!
And Dan Brown is the descendant of an illegitimate daughter of Simon de Montfort and we've got the Cathar connection and it's all tied up!
Oh I do like happy endings!
I don't know what you guys are talking about - but it's all true. Herman, my invisible friend, told me so. While I was having a cuppa in my Grail this morning.
-bf
The Illuminatus! Trilogy
LOL! It was a bit dry but I was doing my degree in history and politics at the time so actually made for some nice light reading.
Better be good Simon - on the strength of your recommendation I ordered it second hand off Amazon - my profligate spend for this month :winkc:
LOL - know that feeling too - when I was doing Eng Lit I tried reading Winnie the Pooh as an antidote to all the heavy stuff and found myself finding deeper meanings in that too.
My final exams at uni were 12 3-hour papers, spread over 10 days. On the Saturday, in a state akin to shell-shock, a number of us 'schoolsmen' decided to go to the cinema. We sat in a half-empty cinema and watched, transfixed, The Sound of Music (this was in 1966). It is a wonderful subject for my understanding of myself that I am still deeply moved by the film!!!!
WOW! Are you ever OLD! LOL! Just kidding.
You must have been completely bowled over!
What a perfect antidote to the mind numbing
exams. You must have been humming the songs for weeks!
I can only imagine what kind of experience that was.
I wish I could go back in time just to witness it.
You've captured my imagination, Simon.
Love,
Brigid
Let me add something to the image for you, B.:
I went with my godfather (who was also taking Schools). He brought along a number of fellow-Jesuits from Campion Hall. The seats that we were allocated (even tho' the cinema was 75% empty) were on either side of a middle-aged, middle-class lady. To either side of her were men in black with Roman collars gleaming. The best moment came when Mother Superior says to Maria that she does not love God less for loving a man. A cheer went up from the assembled clerics! the poor lady sank lower in her seat.
I was back in Oxford for hospital tests this week. First time in many, many years. The cinema has gone! And I heard myself saying at one point, to my son, "I remember when all this was fields." Now that was the moment when I realised that I must be getting old.
We were quite poor when I was a child so going to see a film was a big treat anway, and I remember the opening scenes of Julie Andrews appearing running up over the hill singing "The Hills are Alive" - I was glued to the screen.
At that age I was also terrified of nuns - I chortled away guiltily when they sang and when the juniors produced the starter motors from the German vehicles.
It must have had quite an effect on me because last year when we were camping in Switzerland I just couldn't resist my own gallop up a hillside with a quick rendition of the Hills are Alive - followed by a ten minute coughing fit (smoking again see?)
[IMG]http://C:\Mes documents\Mes images\Austrian Trip\The Hills are alive ....jpg[/IMG][
ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!
Both of you, fabulous, just fabulous!
Simon, that's just hilarious. What were your experiences in general with the Jesuits? I've had very good experiences and enjoy their writings still. In order to avoid conflict with my Catholic father, whenever he wants to pontificate on some point of the Catholic liturgy, I always sneak the Jesuits in so we can have a two sided conversation.
Knitwitch, I've saved that picture and will cherish it. Still laughing... Just LOVE that photo. I can almost hear you singing...
Love,
Brigid
Simon, that's just hilarious. What were your experiences in general with the Jesuits? I've had very good experiences and enjoy their writings still. In order to avoid conflict with my Catholic father, whenever he wants to pontificate on some point of the Catholic liturgy, I always sneak the Jesuits in so we can have a two sided conversation.
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Love,
Brigid[/quote]
I met the Jesuits when I went up to Oxford in 1963. It was a time of high excitement in the Church. Later on I got to know the Dominicans at Blackfriars. So there were more than a few opinions flying about.