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Dan Brown's controversial best-selling novel about a powerful secret that's been kept under wraps for thousands of years comes to the screen in this suspense thriller from director Ron Howard. The sta... read more read more...tely silence of Paris' Louvre museum is broken when one of the gallery's leading curators is found dead on the grounds, with strange symbols carved into his body and left around the spot where he died. Hoping to learn the significance of the symbols, police bring in Sophie Neveu (Audrey Tautou), a gifted cryptographer who is also the victim's granddaughter. Needing help, Sophie calls on Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks), a leading symbologist from the United States. As Sophie and Robert dig deeper into the case, they discover the victim's involvement in the Priory of Sion, a secret society whose members have been privy to forbidden knowledge dating back to the birth of Christianity. In their search, Sophie and Robert happen upon evidence that could lead to the final resting place of the Holy Grail, while members of the priory and an underground Catholic society known as Opus Dei give chase, determined to prevent them from sharing their greatest secrets with the world. Also starring Ian McKellen, Jean Reno, and Alfred Molina, The Da Vinci Code was shot on location in France and the United Kingdom; the Louvre allowed the producers to film at the famous museum, but scenes taking place at Westminster Abbey had to filmed elsewhere when church officials declined permission. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Directed by: Ron Howard,

Release Date: May 19, 2006

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  • jmanard52
    November 28, 2009
    jmanard52
    Only took me 3 years to finally get around to seeing this movie. In the end i was entertained and loved the intrigue, the fact that the church got all upset over this book just makes it worth it more. An all star cast kept the film going and Ron Howard as always gave me a solid s... read morehow.
  • fb729949618
    September 30, 2011
    fb729949618
    Maybe I am going against the grain of others' ratings on RT, but I thought this film was good! A good mystery thriller that never lets go of your attention.
  • theunknownhobo
    September 21, 2011
    theunknownhobo
    Maybe my immense hatred of Dan Brown had something to do with my instant dislike to these movies, but still I think there was something else that put me on edge whilst watching them. Although they are acclaimed for being original I found nothing original about poking holes in Chr... read moreistianity, I mean come on even Indiana Jones has had a fair crack at that whip (excuse the pun). Hanks was brilliant as always but the movie was slow, boring and theatrical with a car chase in it that genuinely made me laugh. Yawn.
  • blkbomb
    September 4, 2011
    blkbomb
    Robert Langdon: What really matters is what you believe. 

    "Break The Code"

    I've tried to watch this movie on many occasions, but have never successfully made it through to the end; until today. The movie never made me want to finish it, but today I made an effort with it and wa... read mores more then disappointed with the entire film. First off, there's going to be big expectations, when Ron Howard is directing and when Tom Hanks is acting. Then they throw in a pretty talented supporting cast with the likes of Paul Bettany and Ian McKellan. It should be great, but it isn't. It's weird, too, because I actually like Angels & Demons. But when it comes to the first in the Dan Brown, Ron Howard, Tom Hanks series; I hate it.

    It's not nearly as entertaining as it should be, unlike the second which I find very entertaining. The acting isn't very good. It seems like they are joking around with each other with the horrible dialogue, yet the cast is totally serious. Its length kills it too. Length is something that doesn't bother me, if the movie is entertaining and completely engaging, which this isn't. A good 20 minute trimming would have been nice.

    I wish I wouldn't have watched the entire movie now. I wish I would have just left it at the short glimpses I had of it before hand. Then at least I wouldn't have known what I total disaster it was.
  • TheDudeLebowski65
    September 3, 2011
    TheDudeLebowski65
    The Da Vinci Code is the film adaptation of Dan Brown's bestseller of the same name. Ron Howard directs the film with average results. As a person who's read the book, I felt that the book was far superior to the film. If you read the book, and watch this film afterwards, you'll ... read morebe disappointed because, well you'll know what happens, and the film is therefore predictable. The film is entertaining, but I much preferred the book. I felt that the film lacked any element of surprise, but there were at least some good performances here. Tom Hanks was terrific and so was Paul Bettany as Silas, the story's Antagonist. Unfortunately, some of the other cast members didn't quite cut it in their respective roles. Although a phenomenal talented actor, I felt that Ian McKellen was wasted on screen, and his performance wasn't that good overall. That's a real drag because the book was excellent, and I felt that the actors tried too hard, and at times they overacted their parts. But for what it is, The Da Vinci Code manages to be entertaining even with its flaws. But unlike the book, this film may be easily forgettable, and though an average film; its nothing truly astounding or mysterious, because we all know what happens. To those who haven't the book, this may be a thrilling film for you, but to those who read the book; this may be an average or disappointing film. At least if you haven't read the book, you'll probably be able to appreciate this film a bit more. But for fans of Dan Brown's work, you'll most likely divided.
  • thmtsang
    August 28, 2011
    thmtsang
    There has been a murder of a curator at the Louvre in Paris. Robert (Tom Hanks) goes on an all night hunt for the truth. I loved Dan Brown's book. Slightly disappointed by adaptation. Too short and not enough detail.
  • ythelastman89
    May 3, 2011
    ythelastman89
    I've never been a fan of the book at all, but this movie adaption manages to fix all of the kooky elements and over-the-top conspiracy elements. Now I enjoyed the theatrical cut and all, but it's really the extended cut that sould be seen to get the fuller and more worthwhile exp... read moreerience. The pacing is so much better when you have three hours to tell such a dense story, full of characters and subplots. Now I must be in the minority, but I think it's Tom Hanks who dominates these movies. He makes the Robert Langdon character believable as a nerdy Indiana Jones figure (and I mean that in a good way). His locks of wisdom only enhance his performance. Then again, I'm not a fan of the source material. All the changes they made in the movie were, in my opinion, a huge imporvement. Having only one keystone was only one of the examples. Ron Howard has taken a very difficult task of making these movies visually impressive as well as mind-benders. It's no easy feat to make this adventure into a fast paced thrill ride, but somehow it was accomplished.
  • DreamExtractor
    April 26, 2011
    DreamExtractor
    I didn't love this movie, but it wasn't as bad as everyone says. The story was really good in my opinion, but I haven't read the book so I don't know how close it is. The accents in this movie were really hard to understand so I think they needed some serious edits to this movi... read moree or a lot more subtitles. The acting was well done I thibk, buts its Hanks we saw that coming. It was a very complicated movie and if you havent read the book a lot of people will be confused of whats going on.
  • Deano78
    April 6, 2011
    Deano78
    I've not read the book but heard it was good so thought I'd see what the fuss was about. Panned by critics but the film is quite good in a puzzle solving way.
  • TheMachinist
    October 27, 2010
    TheMachinist
    "I've got to get to a library... Fast!"

    Dan Brown's book, 'The Da Vinci Code' was a huge success and blasted its way to top all bestseller charts. I was part of the hype, as I read the illustrated edition. I like pictures (said with a Ralph Wiggum voice). I have to admit that I ... read moreenjoyed it a lot, as the atheist that I am. It was just a matter of time before an adaptation would be made, But since it is one of the most controversial and successful books ever made, the filmmakers have not taken any risks with the adaptation. The film follows the book almost word by word. But which one is better?

    I'm sure that most of you know, even though you haven't read the book, what the fuzz is about. But in short, here it is: Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks), a world famous symbologist, is called to assist the French police on a murder that happened in the Louvre. Suddenly he finds himself as the key suspect. Together with Sophie Neveu (Audrey Tautou), an investigator of the police and relative to the murdered curator Jacques Saunière, they start to solve the mystery that Saunière left behind him on his dead body. The Catholic church is also after them, as the biggest secret of theirs is on risk to be solved.

    From the beginning of the film to its end, 'The Da Vinci Code' is a continuing search for climaxes and a snarl of historical/religious references. The main problem is that the clues and mysteries that come in front of the two leads are either so obvious that they have to embark in dull conversations which last forever or so difficult that megamind Langdon solves them in a second.

    The script and storyline is in my opinion too uneven. The film lasts nearly 3 hours but the book took me almost a week. Everything in the film develops too fast. But I guess it would be hard to film a thinking Langdon with his own inner monologues so the choice to make the film a more adventorous one, has probably been the easier choice to make.

    Tom Hanks and Audrey Tautou have like zero spark between them two. I like 'em both but it just feels as if Hanks is not in his game and Tautou is too cute for her role. She's just not fit for thriller/action scenes. But Sir Ian McKellen lightens the otherwise dull performances. His character is full of enthusiasm and exuberance (hard word, had to use the dictionary to find out the word in english!) so he brings some needed energy to the cast. Paul Bettany, as the albino monk Silas, is one freaky character. Enjoyed his adaptation of the books character.

    'The Da Vinci Code' is a long movie but it never feels dull. The pacing is good, a bit too fast actually. There's no time to catch a breath as the gang goes from Paris to London on their search for the Holy Grail. Everything just feels a bit too easy for Langdon.

    The book is pompous for starters but so is Ron Howard's movie too. Howard is in my opinion one of the most overrated directors of his time and he tends to make big scenes/movies to hide the hollowness of the script ('Apollo 13', 'Ransom').

    But what I like about this all is that the Catholic church made this book (and movie) even bigger than it deserved. In the end, its just a fictious story and who says that filmmakers and writers can't use the most famous fictious book, The Bible, as the source for their own works. The Catholic church tried to make people boycott the film but they should know better. Of course people will see it if the Vatican cries about it. They've tried to forbid so many things and how's that worked. Premarital sex? Anyone?

    So to answer the question, which one's better? The book or the movie? I enjoyed them both, but this time I would choose the paper version. The film is entertaining and all but in no ways a future classic. This one will be forgotten in the future, just as the book has been forgotten already. But the quote is awesome and every librarians dream words!

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Critic Reviews

Joe Morgenstern
June 22, 2006
Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal

Even as a visual aid, The Da Vinci Code is a deep-dyed disappointment. Paris by night never looked murkier. Full Review

Richard Roeper
May 24, 2006
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper

... a first-rate thriller ... Full Review

Michael Atkinson
May 24, 2006
Michael Atkinson, Village Voice

If only it were allowed to be merely a cheesy romp, an Indy Jones movie with more sophisticated stereotypes and far less humor. But apparently this is no mere pop novel-turned-high-hat megaplex product. Full Review

Rex Reed
May 23, 2006
Rex Reed, New York Observer

What's wrong with The Da Vinci Code can be summed up in one word: everything!

Andrew Sarris
May 23, 2006
Andrew Sarris, New York Observer

I won't go so far as to recommend it, and I can't imagine ever wanting to see it again. Full Review

Anthony Lane
May 23, 2006
Anthony Lane, New Yorker

The Catholic Church has nothing to fear from this film. It is not just tripe. It is self-evident, spirit-lowering tripe that could not conceivably cause a single member of the flock to turn aside from...

James Berardinelli
May 19, 2006
James Berardinelli, ReelViews

One could classify The Da Vinci Code as diverting, but it has sidestepped greatness by a wide margin. Full Review

Geoff Pevere
May 19, 2006
Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star

The Da Vinci Code the movie suffers the sin of being afraid to make the same kind of mischief with its sacred text -- Brown's book -- that the author did with a certain other blockbusting bestseller. Full Review

Roger Moore
May 19, 2006
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel

Ron Howard doesn't so much solve The Da Vinci Code as preserve it under glass. It's a bloodless best-seller adaptation, competent but uninspiring, rather like the vast bulk of Howard's long filmography. Full Review

Amy Biancolli
May 19, 2006
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle

Absent is the pure guilty joy of sequential puzzle-solving; instead of participating in the hunt, we're shoved off to the side as a couple of crashing boors do it for us. Full Review

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