DaVinci Code Movie “Dull”, Controversial
What can you believe, and what book can you trust? Dan Brown’s “The DaVinci Code” is a work of fiction that proposes that Jesus Christ is not the Son of God described in the Bible.

Dan Brown himself said one of his goals was for people to start talking about spiritual things.

So if this book  and movie is fiction, what really is the truth?

The Bible clearly states that Jesus Christ is the Son of God who gave His life for you. For centuries the Bible has been recognized by Christians as the Word of God; it is the best selling book of all time and it continues to change lives every day.

The controversy continues today worldwide with the opening of the movie, starring Tom Hanks. The movie will open worldwide to the public in all theatres, including Costa Rica, following poor reviews by critics at the Cannes film festival.

Variety magazine movie critic Todd McCarthy describes the DaVinci Code film as “stodgy” and “grim”.

BBC News entertainment reporter Caroline Briggs described the film as “long” and “dull”: “While the plot worked its magic on the pages, it does not transfer well to the screen – here, it is long and it is dull,” she describes.

“Scriptwriter Akiva Goldsman has produced a script that is clunky in parts and downright cringeworthy in others.”

Many Catholic and other Christian groups criticized the movie and asked that for a disclaimer stating it is fictional. Director Ron Howard refused, setting off more controversy.

The Catholic League, a New York-based anti-defamation group, issued a statement listing some recent films and television shows that do include disclaimers to respect the position of Jews, Muslims, Mormons, Blacks and Native Americans.

“Even wolves merited a disclaimer: Disney put a disclaimer in ‘White Fang’ saying there is no evidence of a healthy pack of wolves attacking a human in North America,” said Bill Donohue, the league’s president.

Many Christians are avoiding the controversy because they suspect it will only fuel publicity for the movie, which is receiving mixed reviews at the Cannes Film Festival.

In Costa Rica, many are anxiously awaiting the opening today that will be shown at  CCM, Cineopolis and Cinemark theatres, starting at 12 noon.

The cost if between ¢1.200 and ¢1.950 depending on the theatre and times.

Agree with it not, the movie will probably become one of the most seen movies and top gross earners.