At least Dan Brown has publicly stated that 'The DaVinci Code' is a work of fiction. Ron Howard, OTOH, issues no disclaimer to that effect in the movie.
At the start of the book, Dan Brown pledges, "All descriptions of artwork, architecture, documents and secret rituals in this novel are accurate." That is hardly necessary for a work of fiction.
Oh please, if the author of the book states that it's fiction, how could the movie be anything else?
This sad American fact of having to apologize for every perceived slight against any and everything is just silly.
Some freepers are sadly starting to sound like DUers sounded when discussing The Passion of the Christ.
It's not advertised as a documentary. I think most people watching it will quickly figure out its a movie, not a documenatary.
In some venues he has stated the "it's just fiction" comments, but not in all venues....read on
One reason some people have been confused is that the opening page of the book says, “FACT…All descriptions of artwork, architecture, documents, and secret rituals in this novel are accurate.” When asked on The Today Show how much of the book is based on reality, author Dan Brown replied, “Absolutely all of it…is historical fact” (October 10, 2005).
HUH? Producers have a responsibility to label their movies fictional?
Better apply that to 99% of all the movies ever made.
The idea is preposterous.
Actually, I'm not sure that he really has said that it is a work of fiction. And that's the problem.
I'm not going to see this movie, but I did read the book. IMO, this whole "event" is being blown totally out of proportion. Any real Christian knows it's fiction. I did find the book's premise entertaining and a clever story line that originated from a PAINTING. People need to get a sanity check.