The DaVinci Code

[ffolkes]

Originally Posted by potatobroth

you do know that there is a fictious story wrapped up in this theory right? and its that story that makes the movie compelling, not the theory alone. the historical take on the secret wasnt the page turner, the ficticious drama was.

oh what's wrong with Ron Howard now? my goodness, he is one person who i couldnt possibly think you would say "fuck you" to. i mean, his work on Arrested Development leads me to think that he 'gets it'.

i am aware of a fictitious thriller within da vinci code that starts with someone getting murdered, i guess? but the problem is i was always more intrigued with the whole ridiculous religious commotion that was caused by the "theory". i wanted to know what the fuckin fuss was about. and now that that's out of the window there's little else than just a thriller left. believe me i've seen plenty of those before.

plus it's not like da vinci code is getting any rave reviews either (not that it really matters) http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/davincicode

mind you, i'll still catch it when the movie lands on dvd. tho i have my doubts it'll ever come even close to real classic thrillers like, let's say the marathon man... i'll try to reserve judgement until i see it.

as to fuckronhoward, i was referring to the man's work. not opie himself of course, as i don't even personally know him. it's his movies that i have a problem with: there's a lot of potential that always gets unfortunately fucked with overdramatic saccharine scenes. he needs to get colder.

i also don't think much of arrested development, but that's prolly more due to the fact that i hardly ever follow any tv series anymore.