Having read the book last year I didn't know what to expect because normally there is a lot missing from the movie that was in the book. You can't fit everything. The twist with the Preferiti was wonderful b/c that's what I wanted to happen when reading the book. And also the hired hitman, I LOVED that part. Wonderrful movie and different feel from the DaVinci Code but I'll get the DVD when it comes out. Interesting twists & turns all throughout.