Overall, as someone who read the book, I enjoyed the movie but did feel let down. I mark this as negative because the book made me think about what I had taken for a given, the movie simply entertained me and went away afterwards. So while the basic story is similar, the actual take away I left the theater with was very different from the book. One thing to note, Dan Brown's message was pretty much lost and I wonder if that was intentional? Even the ending, which in the book was used to punctuate Dan Brown's obvious point, is radically changed in the movie. That said, among several disappointments, I was looking forward to a Vasari Corridor scene and I was very much let down. I found the changes made for a better experience since I wasn't just seeing a rehash of what I had read. Knowing the book-story means you will know what is going on, even through elements that were not in the book and/or were presented poorly (e.g. That said, reading the book is an advantage and might be a compelling reason to go see this. One sentence opinion: "It was OK and I enjoyed it." and "It was OK, let's go eat." For those who have read the book, in my opinion this movie departs radically from the source material. Both of my movie companions felt the movie was entertaining but nothing special. This enhanced eBook of the 1 worldwide bestseller includes exclusive behind-the-scenes video of Dan Brown’s Inferno research trips throughout Italy, and a fascinating twenty-five minute video of his book launch presentation in New York City. Given that this movie was adapted for the screen and had radically altered elements from the book, the handling of the story telling was sub par. About Inferno: Special Illustrated Edition. As someone who knew what was going on, even I felt the way they injected some story elements and then dropped them just as fast was a bit dizzying. However, the biggest problem my non-book reading movie companions had was confusion. Even though I had warned my movie companions about this, both were quite disappointed by this aspect. In this movie, all the puzzles are manufactured by a modern day character in the story, so it almost completely lacks that Indiana Jones feel. Those stories dealt with secrets and puzzles from many years ago (hundreds or thousands in some cases) and they had that Indiana Jones for the art history major feel to them. For those who haven't read the book, you should know that this is not like the other 2 Dan Brown movies. I have read the book (and liked it) and I went to see it with 2 people who had not read it. Aside from Hanks, the story was muddled but chase-movie action and constant changes of beautiful scenery makes this entertaining if forgettable. Hank's role here is a slight departure from how he previously played the role, due to the circumstances that are made apparent from the very beginning (but I won't spoil), and yet he was excellent again as Robert Langdon. Edition watched: 2D IMAX The largest positive for this movie is Tom Hanks. If you haven't read the book, prepare to be confused, but it can still be an entertaining ride. Reading the book beforehand is a positive here and you will want to go see it, but keep expectations down and expect a radically altered story with no lasting impression. This new and exclusive illustrated edition illuminates the sights and cities which form the backdrop to Dan Brown’s most thought-provoking and compelling novel yet, and reveals the rich tapestry of history, art and literature which inspired its narrative.TL DR: This movie was good but forgettable. When it was published in the summer of 2013, Inferno became a global sensation, selling over 15 million copies in hardcover. With only a few lines from Dante’s The Inferno to guide them, they must decipher a sequence of codes buried deep within some of the Renaissance’s most celebrated artworks to find the answers to a puzzle which may, or may not, help them save the world from a terrifying threat… Only Langdon’s knowledge of the hidden passageways and ancient secrets that lie behind its historic facade can save them from the clutches of their unknown pursuers. Nor can he explain the origin of the macabre object that is found hidden in his belongings.Ī threat to his life will propel him and a young doctor, Sienna Brooks, into a breakneck chase across the city. Florence: Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon awakes in a hospital bed with no recollection of where he is or how he got there.
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