So who is going to go see it on friday? I'm going this weekend and so so so excitied!!
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So who is going to go see it on friday? I'm going this weekend and so so so excitied!!
Let me know how you liked the movie!!! :)
haven't decided yet if I want to see it......
I'm reading the book right now. I'll be busy with at a conference this weekend, but hopefully I'll have the book done by next weekend.
I'd like to see it though. :)
Loved the book but don't know how much I want to see the movie. Both Tom Hanks and Ron Howard are major turn offs for me and honestly, I don't know how well the story would do in movie format....its a first book for a reason. Too much thinking and not enough action to do too well as a movie I think.
I will most likely Netflix it though when it comes out on DVD. Don't have time for theaters anymore....unless its Harry Potter. ^_^
I don't know. I am usually disappointed watching a movie after reading the book. I'll wait and see if many people say it's really good, I am not convinced it is...
Hasn't had good reviews has it? I preferred Angels and Demons
What exactly is the da Vinci Code? Can someone sum it up for me? :o
i might be going to see it on saturday with midget gem and miss z. it should be good.
I am one of the few people who thought the Da Vinci Code was boring. Lots of academic knowledge and 2 superheroes - each chapter ends in a cliffhanger but you know these two will get out ok.
But- of course I will see the movie. It will have some nice effects and that little bit of action pressed into two hours can make up for some more excitement :D
I don't understand the hype of it, honestly. Its a fictional novel, is it not? And so many people take it literally.. hehe. Anyway it bored me, soooo
:) Dont really know if I want to see the total content & not be disturbed; but however my curiosity from hearing of it for years has me do wanting to see some of it.. Yes it is playing here in my town this weekend & I will go..
Yes, it will be so exciting!!! I cannot wait to see it, the Da Vinci Code is my favourite book, Dan Brown is such an amazing author and I would love to write like him! :D I'm so glad it turned out to be a 12A, I had fears that it might have ended up an 18 and then we wouldn't have been able to see it! But I'm very hyped up about it and us three lasses will have a bash no matter what the film turns out to be like!;) :DQuote:
Originally Posted by cavylove
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Originally Posted by lvpets2002
That is how I feel - I am sure I won't be happy about the content.....
It's the fact that it is shown as "fact" not a work of fiction that has some of us riled up. Plus the "facts" that he talks about are totally wrong!!!! If I could sue him for slandering My Lord, I'd sure do it. You wouldn't see this type of thing written about Mohammad or Buda.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jessika
I don't see why people should feel free to play fast and loose with my religion. :(
I am in no way, shape, or form, critisizing your view or religion :) but I find what he writes very interesting. I myself have many doubts and questions about any religion. And I was very intrigued about many of the things in the book, I went and researched everything from it, and I really do think that Mary Magdalene is in that Lord's supper painting. Whether it's truth or not, I think it's absolutely fascinating.:)Quote:
Originally Posted by momoffuzzyfaces
You know what... I TOTALLY agree. Remember that comic that came out in a newspaper and how much trouble it caused?Quote:
Originally Posted by momoffuzzyfaces
Oh, well.. this may be wrong for me to say, as I don't know exactly what the da Vinci Code is (from what I've seen on documentary commericals like "Jesus had a very special relationship with Mary Magdalene"), these people have challenged the Lord and questioned in Him in such a way that they would be considered as those who turned their back on God and who deserve no place in His Kingdom.
I don't see how it is being portrayed as fact. It's a movie and, as most movies are, fiction.
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Originally Posted by momoffuzzyfaces
You worded that so well. I like this verse from the bible:
2Thess. 2:11: And for this cause God shall send
them strong delusion, that they should
believe a lie.
and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness
Hmm, makes ya think?
Yes, that Jesus and Mary were married, that Mary was pregnant, and that Mary is the Holy Grail. Also that it is Mary beside Jesus in the portrait of The Last Supper. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by BC_MoM
If it was Mary in the portrait, then John is not there. Um, hello? That would not make any sense - not to mention that in those times, famous painters would be paid extra to include the buyer's face, or his wife, in the portrait. It has been mentioned that John in the portrait has a striking resemblance to the buyer's wife.....
Oh, wow, I agree with you 100%. I mean everyone will question their own religion at one point or another, but when people try to disprove Christianity to me USING references from a FICTIONAL book, it just... ahhhhh it really aggravates me! I mean, sure that may be their belief as I have mine, but its just.. the fact of things. You're right; if a book were made in the same context as the Da Vinci Code about Muhammed or Buddah, h*ll would break loose and people would NOT be happy. But, oh, its just Christanity, so its ok :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by momoffuzzyfaces
Sorry guys don't take offense to that, it just irks me and I'd rather rant in a mature environment than to some who will bash me for my beliefs/opinions :)
You hit the nail on the head - I totally agree with you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jessika
On a side note, Muslims are supposedly upset about the movie as well, since they consider Jesus to be a prophet from God.
im seeing it with parents.
Not to stir things up, but I'm surprised how many people are against this film. Surely, when Dan Brown decided to write this book, he did not think, "Aha! I know! I'll write a book which will offend many Christians and cause absolute havoc!" Of course not. Katherine (midget gem) and I are fascinated by it and I can read it over and over again and never get bored. He wrote the book so that people may have an interesting and very different book to read. Just like the film makers decided to make an action-packed and interesting film about it. Sorry, but I just don't see a bad thing about it here. I know I'm not religious and I have the utmost respect for anyone on here who thinks I'm talking a load of rubbish. We all have opinions. I for one am excited about this film. It doesn't have to be the truth, just something which some people enjoy and are interested in. There's nothing wrong with people liking slightly controversial books, is there?:)
Oh, I'm not against the film by any means at all. But I do hate what the book has stirred up, and the fact so many people treat it as fact. Not the book ITSELF, or the movie ITSELF, but its fan base and everything it has sparked and how people treat me like I'm dumb for believing what I do and use the Da Vinci Code as "proof" to disprove the Bible and all that stuff. I know that probably was not his intentions at all, but its the fan base I have issues with ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Miss Z
OMG, you are definitely not dumb, but the people that treat you like that are! Everyone has different beliefs and you are entitled to your own. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Jessika
I cannot wait to see it here! Mainly because I love all the actors in the movie: Audrey Tautou, Tom Hanks, and Ian McKellen. I can't confess to have read the book, though....
I'm personally against everything with the Da Vinci Code, because it is a poor portrayal of things that really happened, made fiction, and makes the Bible look bad, plus countless other things I won't go into...I'm not saying anymore, but it is my opinion.
Kinda like Photoshop in oil? :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by JenBKR
Unless there was a photographer from Life Magazine. a news crew from CNN, and Geraldo there to do the behind the scenes interviews-the bible is as much fact as the DVC.
Not to challenge Christians/RCs on the board.....
The DVC is fiction. it challenges belief.
Belief is something that cannot be proved with facts.
I can see where the RC church is up in arms about the whole deal...
Now pardon me, I need to go whip myself. :eek: :confused:
No way i will never see iti
it is against my God and my Lord
Meanwhile, I am ignoring all the DVC book-and-movie hype and enjoying a reread of The Life And Death of Peter Sellers.
Most of it seems to be fact, so far....
Well, Victoria, Zara and I went to see the film today and it was BRILLIANT:D . Anyone who wants to see it should, it stays close to the plot and is exciting. I don't think it is offensive, it's simply an enjoyable film:cool: . Quite scary, too. I want to see it again!:)
Actually there were eye witness accounts and records in the Bible, a FACT that many choose to ignore. John of the book of John and Revoluiton and the 3 letters of John was an apostle of Jesus. He witnessed the crucifiction and also the empty tomb. Matthew was also an apostle of Jesus. Mark was a companion of Peter, also an apostle of Jesus.Quote:
Originally Posted by RICHARD
Excuse me if I believe their eye witness accounts rather than fables that were made up hundreds (and even thousands) of years after the event!!!!!!!!!!! :eek:
haha it's getting horrible reviews - who would have guessed it? I've heard that it is Tom Hanks' worst performance,and that it's just plain not an exciting movie.....
ok well i finally saw it last night and i absolutely LOVED IT!!! it was soo good, my mom even liked it and she read the book first. and like most people, she usually likes the book better. but she said it was still very good!!
Yep the movie is getting it bad oh well...
I was gona see it and prove stuff ;) but then ill start a mob lol sorry to say but i dont belive any of it but i do belive in god for shur.
I'm confused as to how it is portrayed as fact? It's a FICTION book, in the fiction section. The movie is fiction it's not shown as "based on a true story" or anything to my knowledge. :confused:
My opinion is if you don't like ideas portrayed the book or the movie, then don't read/see it. Getting all riled up about it just gives it more attention, which I would think would be the opposite effect those opposed to it would want...
I saw it last night and found it boring. When we got to the theatre, there was a man and two women standing on the curb holding signs, protesting the movie.
It was an amazing film I reckon, I think those critics are mad if they don't give it good reviews, they are focusing on the actors rather than the plot. As Katherine said, I want to see it again. I am getting it as soon as it comes out on DVD.:DRichard, I love the way you word stuff! And I completely agree. The Da Vinci Code and the Bible in a way are similar. For some it's fact and for some it's fiction. Personally, I believe next to nothing about what the Bible says. That's just me. And some people believe everything in it. Belief is about what makes sense to you, and solely you, and of course everyone is different, so everyone's beliefs are different. Belief is not fact for everyone. The Da Vinci code is a fictional book, but it uses the beliefs of others, and the beliefs used make sense to me. A lot of the points raised in the book sort of explained why I have no faith in religion, so maybe that's why I love the book and now the film. :) But on this sort of topic, isn't it good to ask questions about such things? People who may have changed their minds about religion after reading the Da Vinci Code may have made the right decision. Why? If they changed their minds, they must have had questions about their religion, and if they are not 100% in agreement with the religion, can they call themselves religious? If you don't change your mind, then it proves you love your God very much and are obviously passionate about your faith, which of course is very good. I have been atheist for a while, but do understand about religion. I don't think you can be atheist without understanding religion. Otherwise you wouldn't know what you're missing out on. It's like trying banoffee pie, some like it and some don't, but those who never try it will never know. You have to sample a bit of both before you make up your mind.:)Quote:
Originally Posted by RICHARD
Belief will always be disagreed on. It's just the way the human mind works IMHO.
I really don't think what the big thing is about. It is FICTION. I really want to see it. My parents read the book and really liked it. I might be part of the minority here, but it is my opinion. We are entitled to our opinion, just like the guy who wrote the book. (can't remember his name :o )