Wed May 13 - I attended the VIP screening of this 138-min movie-adaptation of the novel by Dan Brown - directed by Ron Howard - starring Tom Hanks, Ayelet Zurer, and Ewan McGregor. Because I've read the novel I had really high expectations for this movie. I enjoyed Ron Howard's direction and I thought the cinematography (Salvatore Totino) was excellent - the sets were AMAZING. However, too many liberties were taken with the movie-adaptation that... totally re-portrayed revamped a few key characters; resulted in a few plot changes; shifted focus on certain current issues; changed keys events. If you've never read the novel - all should be well, fine & dandy. BUT, if you've read the novel - you'd be incensed outraged by the resulting 'mangled' movie-adaptation. Movie adaptations should stay faithful to the original source - period. VERDICT: Fans of Dan Brown be forewarned - this movie could have been MUCH better. Recommended for it's visual appeal and direction.

excellent movie, lots of mystery, suspense, some action. I'ts a must if you like mystery or suspense movies

i was so excited about this movie i got a group of friends together and went to the midnight premier...I recently reread the book to refresh my memory. BAD IDEA!!! The movie butchered just about every single detail in the book; half the lines weren't even said by the correct characters, they cut out so many (what i think to be) vital parts, changed character appearances, religions, etc, any thing they didn't cut, they changed. Just about the only thing they got right was the order of the earth, air, fire, water brands (which the event surrounding each were wrong). I could go on and on about the details but i don't want to ruin anything for those who plan on seeing it. Overall I am extremely disappointed in it and do not recommend paying 10 bucks to see it unless you haven't read or don't remember the book

This was a much better adaptation of Dan Brown's novel, compared to the first attempt in DaVinci Code. If you had not read the book it would have kept you guessing who the "demon" or "bad guy" was right up until it is revealed. The city of Rome was wonderful to see and the acting was...well how can you say anything bad about Tom Hanks.

i felt that the changes between the book and the movie were fairly distracting, and took away from the movie. maybe i'm just being too picky towards the details but still took away from the movie for me. if you've never read the book i'm sure you'll love it though.