I had read The DaVinci Code when I saw that movie and there were several unbelievable; but enjoyable spots. I hadn't read this book yet and enjoyed the movie from beginning to end. It has several twists in the plot and was predictable in a few spots but it didn't lesson the enjoyment of the movie. You cry for the Pope, encourage the Cardinals and appreciate the smack at the news crews all and all Ron Howard and Tom Hanks have a winner here.