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The Da Vinci Code

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A murder in Paris' Louvre Museum and cryptic clues in some of Leonardo da Vinci's most famous paintings lead to the discovery of a religious mystery. For 2,000 years a secret society closely guards information that -- should it come to light -- could rock the very foundations of Christianity.
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What makes Dan Brown's novel a best seller is evidently not present in this dull and bloated movie adaptation of The Da Vinci Code.

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Victoria Segal New Statesman 09/26/2017
By the end, the film degenerates into wishy-washy relativism of the school that says "the only thing that matters is what you believe", a real cop-out after the hectic Grail quest preceding it. Go to Full Review
Amy Nicholson I.E. Weekly 05/14/2009
D+
What seems credible on page is ludicrous in action. Go to Full Review
Trevor Johnston Time Out 06/24/2006
Completing the trail of cryptic clues simply becomes an end in and of itself -- think Sudoku: The Movie -- with little in the way of whimsy, star chemistry or excitement to enliven the dour plod. Go to Full Review
Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 09/05/2023
2/4
The filmmakers were so concerned about doing justice to the book’s ideas that they forgot there’s an audience to entertain. Go to Full Review
David Walsh World Socialist Web Site 02/14/2021
The Da Vinci Code jumps from remarkable location to remarkable location without generating memorable images or dramatic moments in a single one of them. It all becomes a blur. Go to Full Review
Mike Massie Gone With The Twins 11/18/2020
7/10
It is foremost moviegoing entertainment - and only secondarily a condemnation of religious fanaticism. Go to Full Review
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Gregory S Nov 29 Wow, I am really surprised by the reviews that this movie has received. I enjoyed it, and appreciated the adventure that it took us on. Of course, I also enjoyed the book series as well. This and National Treasure are a lot alike for me. One deals in the US Government and this one with the Christian Faith. See more Brent H @BrentMHinson Oct 31 Although my wife and I watched this film when it was first released in 2006, we wanted to watch it again with our son after he recently visited the Louvre Museum in Paris. I think it's important to go into this film with an open mind while also recognizing that it was created as a form of entertainment. The thing that I appreciate the most about The Da Vinci Code is that, while it confronts the foundations of Christianity head-on, it also makes a point to openly highlight how faith in something greater than ourselves can bring a sense of peace in troubled times. Given that a significant part of the plot takes place inside the Louvre, I applaud the filmmakers for getting permission to film portions inside the actual museum. I'm sure they could have easily recreated the setting in a studio or some other setting. However, filming in the actual location adds a certain weight of authenticity that illustrates its importance to the film. While I haven't read Dan Brown's book, I do find the source material fascinating. We started off watching The Da Vinci Code with the intention of showing our son a movie filmed in a museum he had recently visited. However, at the end, we found ourselves engaged in a conversation about religion, symbols, and faith. I think the purpose of art, whether that be through paintings, writings, or, in this case, filmmaking, should be to challenge us to think beyond what we believe in order to make those beliefs stronger or to examine them more thoroughly. I think this film certainly does that. See more Jonathan A Oct 20 Solid cast, let down by a dull bloated film. See more Jacopo D Oct 11 Sta schifezza non è degna di essere vista. È stato fatto per prendere un giro una religione, ci riesce? Nemmeno quello See more Aluna U Sep 30 The Da Vinci Code presents a bold and controversial story rooted in religious conspiracy, sparking debate while delivering a gripping mystery with solid pacing and visuals. Though some scenes lack urgency and logical consistency, the film remains compelling through its unpredictable plot and atmospheric tension. It's an intriguing watch for mystery-thriller fans open to layered storytelling. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com) See more kate G Sep 6 I loved this movie, unapologetically. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis A murder in Paris' Louvre Museum and cryptic clues in some of Leonardo da Vinci's most famous paintings lead to the discovery of a religious mystery. For 2,000 years a secret society closely guards information that -- should it come to light -- could rock the very foundations of Christianity.
Director
Ron Howard
Producer
John Calley, Brian Grazer
Screenwriter
Akiva Goldsman
Distributor
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co
Imagine Entertainment, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Rating
PG-13 (Disturbing Images|Brief Drug References|Violence|Sexual Content|Some Nudity|Thematic Material)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 19, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$217.5M
Runtime
2h 29m
Sound Mix
DTS, Dolby SRD, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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