‘Angels & Demons’ Book-to-Movie Release Inspires Craftsters
I read - and loved - Dan Brown’s 2003 novel The Da Vinci Code before all the hubbub and controversy surrounding the concept of the story truly blew up. In fact, when I picked up my copy I hadn’t even heard of it yet. Brown is a good writer, regardless of whether you agree with his plot about Jesus’ blood line or not. The book is a well-written, suspenseful mystery. The movie, on the other hand, was only enjoyable because I enjoyed the book so much, but I digress … Dan Brown is a good author.
After The Da Vinci Code became a best-selling hit, readers went back in time to appreciate Brown’s 2000 novel, Angels & Demons, which is about the same characters and similar events. I haven’t read the predecessor yet, but it garnered almost as much positive and negative attention as its follow up novel. And now, the one written first is also a movie, which was released this past Friday, May 15. Tom Hanks reprises his lead role as Robert Langdon, while director Ron Howard, producer Brian Grazer and screenwriter Akiva Goldsman also returned. A few newbies, including Ewan McGregor, join the cast.
With the new film release, artsy people are revving up their crafty engines, excited for a movie that prominently features some classic artwork. The folks over at Craftster are so excited that they have put together a collection of angel and demon crafts made by the community board’s members.
November 23rd, 2009 at 1:09 pm
There is only one success - to be able to spend your life in your own way.