i hope not. i'm not bashing the movie, well, i will admit that i am a bit critical of the movie, especially since i walked out with not much to say, which isn't a good reaction from me. i don't find it particularly easy to talk about this movie, after enjoying the book, which also adds to my critical approach when viewing the film.
perhaps my reaction was more of a recovery in disguise as my mind mauled over opposing forces: the movie does bring its audience into it, yet it conflicts with my own personal philosophies of movie making and appreciating the skills involved in the process. films have evolved for decades where there is a certain expectation that movie goers do have, no matter who you are.
when thinking about the flow of the movie from scene to scene, yes the location of each scene was stunningly breathtaking, yet one cannot deny the amount of gaps and jumps in it. with the gaps certain aspects easily out shine others. the tension between the characters was great, but the sense of chasing and being chased, was also a bit confusing in a way that was not strategic.
however, when considering the impact and influence the actors' and actresses' dialogue left on the audience, that is where the movie sails over everything else. besides, some of my favorite people were in the movie.
as a bystander, what did i get out of it? did it fulfill what i saw from the book? it was fun watching the events unfold in front of my eyes, after allowing mr. brown's well crafted descriptions move me from page to page, which traveled from scenic locations to tidbits that fed one's fascination, which fueled an adrenaline rush that appealed to both the art historian and the mystery reader.
but then again, i am still thinking about this movie...24 hours later.
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