'The story did not arrive by fax' is my comment to Ron Howard's adaptation of the book. This is a fact that has to be faced when stories get to the big screen. That fact aside, the events were well spaced within 2.5 hours with ample flashbacks and action scenes.
The SM malls decided not to show it in any of their cinema's so I was browsing the net this morning looking at cinemas and schedules. I initially decided on Robinson's Manila with a showing time of 1030am. But alas, my tendency to leave the house late made it improbable that I make it. So I checked again and decided to go to Gateway Mall in Cubao. The cinema there is similar to those of Greenbelt 3's maybe just a bit larger. Damage? 160 Php, but it was worth it.
Spoiler Part:
Cutting out parts of the story is normal, but there were lots of distortion. The Bishop was supposedly trying to get the grail to restore power to opus dei, but here it was shown that he was part of a council that aimed to destroy it. He also lied to the captain about a confession. This is probably the part I hated about the screenplay. The bishop was desparate and was misled by the teacher, which is understandable and forgivable. His regret at the end of the book signified the plight of catholics, that sin can be forgiven with heartfelt penance and regret.
The movie made Robert a skeptic of the grail, rather than a believer. It was good in a way because it led to two sides of the discussion for sophie to sort out, rather than being spoonfed.
Just one cryptext. One.
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