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The Da Vinci Code

  • 20062006
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 29m
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Tom Hanks and Audrey Tautou in The Da Vinci Code (2006)
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A murder inside the Louvre, and clues in Da Vinci paintings, lead to the discovery of a religious mystery protected by a secret society for two thousand years, which could shake the foundati... Read allA murder inside the Louvre, and clues in Da Vinci paintings, lead to the discovery of a religious mystery protected by a secret society for two thousand years, which could shake the foundations of Christianity.A murder inside the Louvre, and clues in Da Vinci paintings, lead to the discovery of a religious mystery protected by a secret society for two thousand years, which could shake the foundations of Christianity.
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    • Ron Howard
    • Akiva Goldsman(screenplay)
    • Dan Brown(novel)
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    • Tom Hanks
    • Audrey Tautou
    • Jean Reno
    • Ron Howard
    • Akiva Goldsman(screenplay)
    • Dan Brown(novel)
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    • Audrey Tautou
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    Tom Hanks
    Tom Hanks
    • Robert Langdon
    Audrey Tautou
    Audrey Tautou
    • Sophie Neveu
    Jean Reno
    Jean Reno
    • Captain Bezu Fache
    Ian McKellen
    Ian McKellen
    • Sir Leigh Teabing
    Paul Bettany
    Paul Bettany
    • Silas
    Alfred Molina
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    • Bishop Manuel Aringarosa
    Jürgen Prochnow
    Jürgen Prochnow
    • Andre Vernet
    Jean-Yves Berteloot
    Jean-Yves Berteloot
    • Remy Jean
    Etienne Chicot
    Etienne Chicot
    • Lt. Collet
    Jean-Pierre Marielle
    Jean-Pierre Marielle
    • Jacques Saunière
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    Marie-Françoise Audollent
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    Rita Davies
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    Seth Gabel
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    Andy Clark
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    Fausto Maria Sciarappa
    • Youngest Church Official
    Joe Grossi
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      • Ron Howard
      • Akiva Goldsman(screenplay)
      • Dan Brown(novel)
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    • Trivia
      Because it was not certain that the movie would be a hit, and that other adaptations of Dan Brown's novels would follow, this movie was made as a stand-alone movie, rather than the beginning of a franchise. All references to the fact that Robert Langdon had already solved another murder riddle (in the novel "Angels and Demons", which precedes "The Da Vinci Code") were therefore purposefully left out of the script. When the movie was a huge financial success, production of Angels & Demons (2009) was started shortly after the release (but re-written as a sequel, not a prequel).
    • Goofs
      There was no need to know the capsule's combination in order to open it as vinegar is easily frozen in a household freezer. Simply freeze the capsule and then smash it open to reveal the internal message.
    • Quotes

      Robert Langdon: This is the original icon for male. It's a rudimentary phallus.

      Sophie Neveu: Quite to the point.

      Sir Leigh Teabing: Yes, indeed.

      Robert Langdon: This is know as the blade. It represents aggression and manhood. It's a symbol still used today in modern military uniforms.

      Sir Leigh Teabing: Yes, the more penises you have, the higher your rank. Boys will be boys.

    • Crazy credits
      The "A" and "V" in the film title are replaced with the "Blade" and the "Chalice" symbols described by Langdon in the movie.
    • Alternate versions
      The film was originally shown to the UK censors in an unfinished form, with a temp score and sound mix. The BBFC advised Sony Pictures that sound levels during some acts of violence may be too impactful for the requested "12A" rating, so the film was likely to receive a 15 classification. When formally submitted, the final levels of sound effects on the completed soundtrack had reduced the strength of some acts of violence to an extent which made the film able to get a "12A" rating.
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      Featured in The Amazing Race: Herculean Effort for Some Herculean Dudes (2006)
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      Phiano
      Written and Performed by Dan Brown

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    So I suggest not writing this off as a Hollywood hack film, simply because it's the bandwagon thing to do. Before you go and see The Da Vinci Code, let all the negative and positive hype surrounding this production cancel each other out, clear your mind, and judge this film fairly. Do NOT judge it on its usually weak director, do NOT judge it entirely on the source material and do NOT judge it on your religious beliefs. All this will be rewarding.

    I have not read the book so I will not attempt any kind of comparison.

    Plot essentially goes like this: In the middle of the night, Professor Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) is summoned as an expert to a crime scene in Le Louvre where a terrible murder has been committed. The victim's body is self-placed in such a bizarre, symbolic way next to one of the world's most famous paintings that the investigation gradually unlocks age-old mysteries that many do not wish to be unlocked.

    The Da Vinci Code is a chilling, thrilling and well-sewn together mystery thriller that often keeps you on the edge of your seat. The cast do not disappoint either. Paul Bettany is genuinely creepy as Silas and thereby reinforces the stereotype that all albinos are evil. While Audrey Tatou is annoyingly frail as Sophie Neveu, she is captivating and lovely and is able to project both charisma and presence on screen in this film. However, Tom Hanks did not at all feel like the protagonist in the story and I am unaware whether that was intentional or not but I'm guessing no, in which case Hanks definitely fails in both attracting and keeping our interest.

    So the cast usually perform well (with the exception of Hanks) and the story is also facilitated by some very striking visuals. A big plus for this film which elevates it slightly above generic formula is its beautiful locations often seen through epic aerial shots. Good call, Howard! Another big plus is its distinctly Euro-centric feel in both style and substance. This surprised me since it is Tom Hanks and Ron Howard in the same film, but they do manage to keep the overblown Hollywood clichés to a minimum. This is even apparent in the score by Hans Zimmer; it is not overblown, but subtle and appropriate in the scenes to which it was scored. Similarly, Frenchmen do not speak English with a French accent when they were alone together, but speak in French. That said, the plot does unfold in a somewhat Hollywood fashion -- and the plot happens to be thinner than an Olsen twin.

    To counter the good parts, two big minuses in The Da Vinci Code are its wooden and sometimes even placeholder dialogue and its distinct lack of humor. I felt the actors were much too serious for this kind of film, which is first and foremost an adventure story, fast-paced and constantly unlocking new mysteries. The issues in the film were serious enough and needed more comedy to balance them.

    As I write this review, more and more bad points about it spring to mind. This is strange, since I remember sitting in the cinema with my friends just a few hours ago and being thoroughly entertained and captivated by the whole thing. So, never mind the occasionally insultingly far-fetched plot and plot-twists by Dan Brown; The Da Vinci Code is a nicely done and very entertaining film in which nothing feels missing or incomplete.

    7/10
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      • May 19, 2006 (United States)
      • United States
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      • Rosslyn Chapel, Midlothian, Scotland, UK
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      • Columbia Pictures
      • Imagine Entertainment
      • Skylark Productions
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