first i get ta say that this film be way less pretentious than the da vinci code . sure and you have the religion v science problem but it doesn not try to make a big statement about it . it basically an action thriller that move from one scene to another very well . one scene particularly ( that involve fire ) i find extremely well do . second and the change from book to film . although when i be follow the development of the film i complain about the change of some character and the complete removal of others and i get ta admit i be wrong . it be refresh that the film do not follow the book in exactly the same way like it be do in da vinci . if you be a purist of the book some of them may upset you though . however the big twist be still there so do not worry about that . finally i be glad they remove some silly sub plot and do not even try to hint at the possibility of langdon and vittoria get together . the performance be really good and but nothing out of the ordinary . that okay for a film like this . i would give it a positive and mainly because it deliver what it promise and entertainment and pure entertainment .