Angels & Demons (DaVinci Code II wut?)

SamanosukeShiva · 11-12-2008, 05:09 PM

Hulu - Movie Trailers: Angels and Demons

Tyche · 11-12-2008, 05:15 PM

It was a much better book than The DaVinci Code.

Tyche · 11-12-2008, 05:15 PM

And it was written before The DaVinci Code iirc

edit: I'll go check my bookshelf, I think I still have Angels and Demons in Hardback.

Editx2: Angels and Demons was written in 2000, can't find my copy of The DaVinci Code. Think I loaned it out and it never was returned.

Maxxthepenguin · 11-12-2008, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyche

And it was written before The DaVinci Code iirc

edit: I'll go check my bookshelf, I think I still have Angels and Demons in Hardback.

It was.

Hassassin > Albino

zoobernut · 11-12-2008, 05:17 PM

I agree with Tyche. Better more fascinating book than Da Vinci code and definitely not a sequel.

Zosi · 11-12-2008, 05:21 PM

It was better, it was written years before the Da Vinci Code, and it's not really "Da Vinci Code II" in any possible meaning of the phrase. The two aren't related plot-wise at all, they just share the same main character and world. It's been a while since I read the Da Vinci Code, but I don't even remember passing references to the events in Angels & Demons, so it's possible that they're intended to be more parallel universes than prequel/sequel in the traditional sense.

Fistandantilus · 11-12-2008, 05:21 PM

I loved both, and thought the movie for Da Vinci was good when compared to other book-> movie adaptations. Looking forward to seeing this.

Tyche · 11-12-2008, 05:21 PM

It'll probably be a sequel in movie chronology. Same main character (different chick). Is this the one that had the whole CERN and LHC references, or was that the DaVinci Code? It's been a while since I've read them.

SamanosukeShiva · 11-12-2008, 05:22 PM

IMDB says 15 may 2009 release date =/

zoobernut · 11-12-2008, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyche

It'll probably be a sequel in movie chronology. Same main character (different chick). Is this the one that had the whole CERN and LHC references, or was that the DaVinci Code? It's been a while since I've read them.

I think Angels & Demons was the CERN/LHC plot because if I remember correctly it starts in a research lab that is partially underground.

Weeks · 11-12-2008, 05:29 PM

Angels & Demons got absolutely fucking retarded towards the end. They're either going to have to change pretty much everything about it or this is going to be the most ridiculous movie of next year.

Rizer2 · 11-12-2008, 05:33 PM

hmm.. i wonder if they'll do filming in the LHC what with all that "anti matter" they're producing these days...

Suited Aces · 11-12-2008, 05:57 PM

I found both stories to be terribly similar.

Spoiler: show

A&D overall had a more fleshed out story. I always thought it would make for a better movie than DaVinci.

zoobernut · 11-12-2008, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Suited Aces

I found both stories to be terribly similar.

Spoiler: show

A&D overall had a more fleshed out story. I always thought it would make for a better movie than DaVinci.

Well with that much of an over simplification you could argue that there are a lot more movies and books out there that are terribly similar.

The individual elements when compared are very different between each story even though they may follow a similar formula which is used by almost all murder/mystery/thriller books and movies.

Jer · 11-12-2008, 06:06 PM

All I remember is that he saves the pope :s I do think i remember a reference in The DaVinci Code to the Vatican honoring him or whatnot.

Hiroko · 11-12-2008, 06:06 PM

CALL THE VATICAN OSHI

Suited Aces · 11-12-2008, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoobernut

Well with that much of an over simplification you could argue that there are a lot more movies and books out there that are terribly similar.

I did over simplify, but those were not the only similarities.

Spoiler: show

I'm sure there are others, but it's been awhile. I just remember reading the Davinci code and thinking I just read Angels a second time.

zoobernut · 11-12-2008, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suited Aces

I did over simplify, but those were not the only similarities.

Spoiler: show

I'm sure there are others, but it's been awhile. I just remember reading the Davinci code and thinking I just read Angels a second time.

Except the first set of similarities are similarities amongst most murder/mystery books and movies which is why I said over simplification. Your next three similarities are unique to those two books so I will agree with those.

Though as stated they are by the same author, with the same main character. Invariably they will have strong similarities I still do not think that makes them the same though.

ZarakiKujata · 11-12-2008, 06:26 PM

All of Dan's Brown books share a very similiar plot structure and character types, even those not with this main character, but Angels and Demons was better then Da Vinci Code. It was about CERN, also theres a few passing references to it in Da Vinci Code but nothing really important, he just reminisces about the first chick iirc.

Alina · 11-12-2008, 06:33 PM

Angels and Demons was definitely the better book.

Bingbong · 11-12-2008, 06:54 PM

Yeah, DaVinci Code should've been called "Angels and Demons II"

Firedemon · 11-12-2008, 11:04 PM

Angels and Demons was an amazing book. Damn thing kept me up for hours reading....loved it and WAY better than the DaVinci Code.

Bingbong · 11-13-2008, 08:07 PM

Did I see me some Ewan McGregor in there? Any idea who he is playing?
Forgive me, I haven't looked up much on the movie, simply because I know I'm going to see it when it hits theatres.

Darunia · 11-13-2008, 08:22 PM

Looks like hes playing Carlo Ventresca (assistant to the pope), i can tell you also that Stellan Skarsgård (Bootstrap Bill from pirates of the carribean) plays Kohler (Renamed to Richter for the movie for unknown reasons) and a guy named Nikolaj Lie Kaas plays the Hassassin.

Good promo to this movie also:
Altarsofscience.com

Tomiko · 11-14-2008, 04:07 AM

Loved the book and especially the ambigrams in it. Definately looking forward to seeing this.

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Tyche Man Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky!!! Posts: 6,228	And it was written before The DaVinci Code iirc edit: I'll go check my bookshelf, I think I still have Angels and Demons in Hardback. Editx2: Angels and Demons was written in 2000, can't find my copy of The DaVinci Code. Think I loaned it out and it never was returned. __________________ R.I.P. Foodmonsters LS 2003-2008 New baby girl arriving in May of '09. "If it's not broke, break it and make it better." -Rick Pitino Last edited by Tyche; 11-12-2008 at 05:18 PM.

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Zosi Old Merits Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northeast Wisconsin Posts: 1,178	It was better, it was written years before the Da Vinci Code, and it's not really "Da Vinci Code II" in any possible meaning of the phrase. The two aren't related plot-wise at all, they just share the same main character and world. It's been a while since I read the Da Vinci Code, but I don't even remember passing references to the events in Angels & Demons, so it's possible that they're intended to be more parallel universes than prequel/sequel in the traditional sense. __________________ Cleophie of Lakshmi, 75 BRD RDM BLM MNK WHM SAM End-game LS: Eminence

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Suited Aces Puppetmaster Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 95	I found both stories to be terribly similar. Spoiler: show Mysterious death -> treasure hunt -> defeat badguy -> receive girl. A&D overall had a more fleshed out story. I always thought it would make for a better movie than DaVinci.

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Jer Sea Torques Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 606	All I remember is that he saves the pope :s I do think i remember a reference in The DaVinci Code to the Vatican honoring him or whatnot.

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Bingbong New Merits Join Date: May 2008 Location: Near Boston, Ma Posts: 243	Did I see me some Ewan McGregor in there? Any idea who he is playing? Forgive me, I haven't looked up much on the movie, simply because I know I'm going to see it when it hits theatres.

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Darunia New Merits Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Derby, UK Posts: 219	Looks like hes playing Carlo Ventresca (assistant to the pope), i can tell you also that Stellan Skarsgård (Bootstrap Bill from pirates of the carribean) plays Kohler (Renamed to Richter for the movie for unknown reasons) and a guy named Nikolaj Lie Kaas plays the Hassassin. Good promo to this movie also: Altarsofscience.com __________________ 75NIN / 75WAR / 75PLD / 75DRG Sylph - Darunia/Scias Fairy - Fyrus Last edited by Darunia; 11-13-2008 at 08:27 PM.

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Tomiko Relic Shield Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: WA Posts: 1,937	Loved the book and especially the ambigrams in it. Definately looking forward to seeing this. __________________