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The Da Vinci Code (2006)
Unusual for a adaptation to stay so true to it's source - the novel!
My only explanation, regarding the negative criticism of this movie, would be found if a thorough examination of the religious biases was undertaken.
My wife and I almost stayed home, when we saw the low ratings bestowed on this magnificent movie. Luckilly, we understood there might be religious bias affecting the ratings, so decided, in this free-thinking society, that we would have to examine, and then form our own opinions.
This movie is the best example of staying true to the novel, that I recollect in the 10 to 15 experiences that I have had. The acting, direction, photography, and location choices were solid.
Please do not be swayed by those that may try to discourage you from seeing this movie.
Saint Ralph (2004)
The look and feel of a Good Will Hunting
This was one of the best movie surprises I have had in a couple of years. There's been a lot of chatter about Catholics and religion, but that really has little to do with the central theme. The only religious aspect is that the central character happens to go to a Catholic boys school. The religious surroundings could be replaced with any surroundings that might be familiar to each and every one of us.
This story is really about faith and desire that stems from a person with a very strong spirit. Although it's about a young lad who wants to win the Boston Marathon, the theme is intangible with any of our own desires to accomplish something, which at first, may appear to be, seemingly unfathonable.
The photography, and acting was solid, and the writing was refreshingly original.
It's too bad that a great movie like this has not yet found the path to mainstream distribution. It wasn't made by Hollywood, and it wasn't made by one of the oligopoly conglomerates like Sony. It will probably take a while until the word gets out, but the word will get out. We had to go to a little theatre that shows off the mainstream films.
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