BBC: Millions Flock To Da Vinci Code (2nd biggest opening ever)

Mark E. Smith

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Sun May-21-06 10:08 PM
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BBC: Millions Flock To Da Vinci Code (2nd biggest opening ever)

Edited on Sun May-21-06 10:09 PM by Mark E. Smith

The Da Vinci Code movie took in $224m (L119m) at box offices around the world at the weekend despite controversy and bad reviews, its distributor has said.

That is the second most successful movie opening in history, Columbia said.

It could not beat Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, which made $253m (L135m() in its first weekend last year.

Many critics were disappointed with the Da Vinci Code film, while Catholic groups around the world have protested against its portrayal of the church.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/5003044.stm

If you need to pick a moment when the fundamentalist spell over the entertainment industry shattered, this could very well be it.

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donco6

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Sun May-21-06 10:13 PM
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1. Did they ever HAVE a spell?

I mean, when have these boycotts EVER done anything other than propel a film to box office records?

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comradebillyboy

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Sun May-21-06 10:15 PM
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2. My wife and I saw the DaVinci Code

this evening. It was better than the book. It is a very well made movie, excellent pace, good story, great cast and fine acting.

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Fovea

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Sun May-21-06 10:15 PM
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3. I saw it

I was entertained. I think it will have an effect on the American debate, but the Talibornagain will only increase the flagellation and tighten the cingulum.

And they will hate more.

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Vidar

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Sun May-21-06 11:47 PM
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4. Good to hear. Kudos to Howard & Hanks. Thanks for posting.

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Greybnk48

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Mon May-22-06 12:23 AM
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5. My whole family went and saw it today

It is very well done and a fabulous cast.

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Jigarotta

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Mon May-22-06 12:27 AM
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6. I was most pleasantly surprised.

Thought provoking stuff too!

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jerry611

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Mon May-22-06 12:31 AM
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7. Did anyone see the two Italian mayors burning the book?

Two mayors in Italy were in front of protesters and started burning a copy of "The Da Vinci Code."

This book has really touched a nerve with some people.

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Djinn

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Mon May-22-06 12:55 AM
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8. American Idol

is the most watched TV show - quantity of audience has nothing to do with quality of the product

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