Overrated

everything you have heard about this movie is true.

if their story seems completely bonkers, almost like a feverish work of fiction, you ain't heard nothing yet.

The tone of this movie is interesting -- the stakes are both dramatic and high, but it's balanced with a lot of fun, tongue and cheek dialogue.

I watch a movie to escape reality -- not criticize someone else's version of it. I wasn't expecting a history lesson or a documentary. I was entertained and I would watch it again. I'm not a movie critic and I don't need to try to impress readers with my keen eye, sharp wit and acid-drenched critique. They had 2.5 hours to create an entertaining movie with limited resources about a time and place in history interesting to explore. I don't expect each scene to be perfect in artistic portrayal or historically as accurate as a visual dissertation. Take it for what it is and don't expect it to be something it isn't. Enjoy the scenery, the good acting acting and the story. If you don't like it, turn it off or find something else. Don't discourage others from getting to experience this fun movie.

*** This review may contain spoilers ***Mira Sorvino was Sandra Bullock, never a sad face below 7/10Scott Foley was tom hanks/similar, and never really in play Nice settings, desert, island, plane, Land Roverserious pace-stopping adult talk to extend the script to 3 hoursunnecessary daughter and brother, who were never in playfoul search by cruel and non-establishment-representing delusional mad scientist for the means to tumble the Christian churchand then BAM, 2hrs 40 minutes in, right in your face the whole shebang turns Christian.Should have seen it coming. Male lead being catholic and all. But they actually masked it in hints and dibble-dabble half-voiced background story to build the male lead character. Honestly, it really was a shocker. For someone who goes a long way to avoid movies advocating Christianity over simply putting faith in what ever gets you through life, if was a transgression. Aside from that, either the script or its direction masks the actual implications of finding a gospel of Jesua from Nazareth. Christians would know what that means, but non-believers, who normally don't give a toss, has to sort of count fingers here, one, two, three... Ah, a gospel by Jesus means that he wasn't the Man. That he didn't die on a cross, or resurrect, thus laying waste to the foundations of the Christian / Catholic Church and making all of it's bloodshed in the name of just another disciple kinda unnecessary... That kind of story. And yes, Vatican priest gets famous last words:" We've put our faith in God for 2000 years, and our belief in the Saviour. We can survive any crazy stunt to discredit us". But, really, I don't care. I just feel robbed of my time. Mira Sorvino probably had a really good time, looking all the time as if she's having a really good time, powerful lady, her own woman, don't let anybody in, but will turn to God for help, when love strikes. Right - that's the scientific method, when everything else fails.This movie is made for Sundays. There is not an ounce of relevant tension in it. It should just be gobbled down like forgotten ice-cream melting on the counter. Or avoided for a diet more honest to its viewers.Or just labeled correctly: No thoughts necessary, Christian or otherwise, as you will leave as you came in. Un-changed. And we are not talking soul here, okay! 3/10

Dear Americans! Turkey is bordered by six countries: China, Italy, Canada, Afghanistan, Morocco and Uruguay!We are speaking Chinese and using Cyrillic alphabet!Turkey is encircled by "deserts" on three sides and using camels for the transportation.Per capita income in Turkey below 13 dollars.Turkey has border problems with Japan, and it looks like another war is about to happen.Don't waste your time with this movie.I would watch Titanic again, before I ever considered watching this.

I saw Turkey before. It is not like that as seen at this film. Turkey is not like a Arabic country with desserts, camels etc. Especially Bodrum is so green. I think producer should have searched Turkey from Google before making movie. Everybody can reach information via internet in our age. Is it difficult? So, I found scenes of movie awful believe me.In addition Except fantastic movies, for every scenario should be based on candid background. I did not find the scenario and players successful. Movie is not exciting and absorbing. I am sorry but I can give only 1 point on 10. And This movie does not deserve money spent.