I have only watched the movie - have NOT read the book. Violence is graphic - wondering how it passed the PG-13 rating. Would agree that it is not appropriate for under 13. Movie is longer than average, but kept me (an ADULT) engaged. The violence, deception, suspense and betrayal are fitting for a 'thriller', but not fitting for children under teens. The story would likely not even interest younger kids. Being a person of faith, the movie in no way challenged my beliefs or raised doubts. It was an enjoyable fanciful work of fiction that impressed me with it's attempt to tie together otherwise unrelated details into a seemingly connected storyline. It intrigued me the way "National Treasure" did - purely for it's entertainment value.

This movie adaption is only alright, as it moves at a much slower pace and can drag alon g sometimes, unlike tht book's much better pacing. It feels more like a slow moving (fictional) history lesson or something of the sort, rather than the first-rate thriller it should've been. But for those concerned about the religious controversy, don't worry too much, as Ron Howard decided to take out the questioning of JESUS's divinty, and also made Langdon somewhat spiritual. I consider myself a devout (albeit, young) Catholic, and reading the book changed me in no way, and I think can actually strengthen one's faith (for all you good, Catholic parents worried about the content). But anyways, go read the book, and you'll have a much better time.

It was a so-so film, the book IS better and the film does drag on abit, especially towards the end. I enjoyed it because it was so interesting. Paul Betoney is really good a Silus but Hank fails to show much emotion in his role as Robert. It is quite violent (I had to turn away at the flaggelation part) and there is some sexual content (a brief scene of a sex ritual thing, but its only a quick glimpse and images of prostitues getting in mens cars) and a drug reference (drug addict in park). Good film, but some caution is recommended.

it's good so you can know the truth

This is a good movie, but the producers are lucky the MPAA gave them a PG-13 rating. The violence shown in this movie is really gory at some points, mostly when Silas whips himself and wears a barb wire belt around his thighs. Also, many people are shot and hit on the head and violently attacked in many ways. In one scene, you see Silas' naked backside and in another, you see about a one second shot of two people having sex. Also, one man is shown naked when he is dead, but lower extremities are censored buy stratigeically placed lighting. Language wise, there are some uses of the s-word, but nothing any more extreme. All in all, this movie was good, but some people might get bored consdering it it 150 minutes long.

This is a very exciting movie. I read the book and the movie is exactly like the book. Even a lot of the quotes are the same. This movie shows Silas's bare butt for like a full minute. It has lots of violence. Not a whole lot of blood, but it is still there. On a personal note, I think the controversy surrounding this story is ridiculous. It's a FICTION book. This means the story is made-up. Everyone should lighten up.