DaVinci Code thread

JPC1125 Posted: Jun 04, 2005 09:51 PM

DaVinci Code thread

Just saw the teaser they have been showing in the theaters. They havent even shot one scene yet but it got me all aflutter!

Any other fans out there (or even naysayers) want to discuss the book or movie???

Actors cast so far are Tom Hanks, Audrey Tatou, Ian McKellen, Paul Bettany, Alfred Molina, and Jean Reno

Im still not convinced with Tom Hanks...wouldve liked someone sexier but older.
Im very suprised by Paul Bettany as Silas the monk!

Any thoughts?

brooklynbridezilla Posted: Jun 05, 2005 07:22 AM

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Jenn, I was disappointed by them casting Tom Hanks too. Great actor, but not suited to this role....Langdon is supposed to be sexy, not cute.

Paul Bettany could be good, I like him!

1017Bride Posted: Jun 05, 2005 06:00 PM

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I kept on thinking of Harrison Ford for Langdon even though he may be older than the character. Tom Hanks isa good actor but I did not envision him for this role.

MOBLaurel Posted: Jun 05, 2005 09:26 PM

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Me too! I was disappointed with Tom Hanks also. Just watched the Terminal with him and that character suits him better than Langdon.

Has anyone watched some of the 'Breaking the Davinci Code' specials? Opinions?

I don't care how closed it is based on fact or not, I just loved the book.

brooklynbridezilla Posted: Jun 06, 2005 06:10 AM

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I thougth Hugh Jackman would have made a good Langdon. I love him!

usuk2004 Posted: Jun 06, 2005 07:38 AM

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Posted by brooklynbridezilla

I thougth Hugh Jackman would have made a good Langdon. I love him!

I love him too!!!! But I'm not sure he's right for the role either I was thinking maybe Richard Gere, but I wonder if he's too old? Same with Harrison Ford...he's just a little too old. There doesn't seem to be anyone in the right age group...

brooklynbridezilla Posted: Jun 06, 2005 08:20 AM

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Posted by usuk2004

Posted by brooklynbridezilla

I thougth Hugh Jackman would have made a good Langdon. I love him!

I love him too!!!! But I'm not sure he's right for the role either I was thinking maybe Richard Gere, but I wonder if he's too old? Same with Harrison Ford...he's just a little too old. There doesn't seem to be anyone in the right age group...

Richard Gere would have been perfect if he was 15 years younger.

boobobunny Posted: Jun 06, 2005 08:23 AM

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I think that Tom Hanks will be great...true he is more cute than sexy....but he does have a magical way of transforming himself into a character.
I can't wait for this movie to come out. I read the book in 2 days....and it only took that long because I kept stopping to look up paintings and history on the internet.

takeoutcook Posted: Jun 06, 2005 12:19 PM

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It's been a while since I read the book - how old is Langdon supposed to be? 40's? 50's? I dont think Tom Hanks is the right one to play him, though Audrey Tatou is good - and Paul Bettany is an interesting choice for Silas.

Are they going to get permission to film in the Louvre?

usuk2004 Posted: Jun 06, 2005 12:23 PM

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Posted by takeoutcook

Are they going to get permission to film in the Louvre?

I'm pretty sure they already have. I think Langdon is supposed to be mid-40's

HearzBellz Posted: Jun 06, 2005 03:01 PM

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Posted by 1017Bride

I kept on thinking of Harrison Ford for Langdon even though he may be older than the character. Tom Hanks isa good actor but I did not envision him for this role.

I also envisioned Harrison Ford, but that brings it too much toward the Indiana Jones character, so I can see why they did not cast him. I def think Tom Hanks is not a good chioce though

halloweenbride04 Posted: Jun 06, 2005 03:04 PM

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I just bought the book to take on vacation with me next week. Looking forward to reading it.

JPC1125 Posted: Jun 06, 2005 05:56 PM

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Oh Im so happy there are more Davinci code fans out there

Im the same way- it doesnt have to be true but I loved that moment when I read about Mary in the Last Supper and went 'WOAH- WHAT??!!

I bought the illustrated edition for FH for x-mas but so far Ive been the only one to read it. Its awesome to see the pictures, paintings and places from the book.

JPC1125 Posted: Jun 06, 2005 05:58 PM

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fantasy cast link

Link goes to a blog with a list of fantasy cast members.

I think I like George Clooney for his age and attractiveness but still not a prime choice for Langdon

brooklynbridezilla Posted: Jun 06, 2005 06:35 PM

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Posted by JPC1125

fantasy cast link

Link goes to a blog with a list of fantasy cast members.

I think I like George Clooney for his age and attractiveness but still not a prime choice for Langdon

Yeah- George would seem to fit,but I don't think he is a good enough actor. too bad.

heidla Posted: Jun 06, 2005 06:48 PM

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I was thinking of someone more like Sam Shepard. I think he might be a little long in the tooth, but he would have been wonderful.

suven Posted: Jun 06, 2005 10:58 PM

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I must be missing something.

I don't remember Langdon's character as being SEXY. I just finished the book last week, so it's fresh in my head.

Did I miss something?

February05 Posted: Jun 06, 2005 11:08 PM

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Posted by boobobunny

I think that Tom Hanks will be great...true he is more cute than sexy....but he does have a magical way of transforming himself into a character.

i completely agree. My mom thinks someone of the Hugh Grant genre would've been more fitting.