The Da Vinci Code (2006)

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• John M

  
  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 show.

• Eric A

  
  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.

• Unknown H

  
  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… More
  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 Christianity, 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.

• Melvin W

  
  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… More
  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 was 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.

• Jeff "

  
  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,… More
  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 be 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.

• Candy R

  
  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.

• Conner R

  
  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… More
  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 experience. 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.

• Brad W

  
  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… More
  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 movie 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.

• Dean !

  
  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.

• Jani H

  
  "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… More
  "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 enjoyed 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!

• Richard C

  
  C-

• EightThirty .

  
  23/05/2010 (DVD) I only watched this cause I saw a Documentary called "The Real Da Vinci Code" which pretty much revealed that it was all theory and not fact. A bunch of factual inaccuracies. However, I must say that "Dan Brown" is a skillful writer. The… More
  23/05/2010 (DVD) I only watched this cause I saw a Documentary called "The Real Da Vinci Code" which pretty much revealed that it was all theory and not fact. A bunch of factual inaccuracies. However, I must say that "Dan Brown" is a skillful writer. The puzzles and cryptic messages were harmonious in logic and the twists were in the right places both in story-telling and characters. I'm not a "Ron Howard" (Director) fan but what a terrific Job! A stylish thrilling adventure!

• KJ P

  
  It was pretty dreadful! I will never watch it again. Once was enough!

• Anthony L

  
  The Da Vinci Code is one craze I can do without. To be fair I had no interest in the whole thing before I watched this movie so it was little surprise I didn't like it but that said, it really isn't a great film. I'd rather do a crossword puzzle instead!

• Jason O

  
  Tom Hanks's worst movie. I don't agree with what the Da Vinci Code books are all about to begin with, but this movie didn't even entertain me, surprisingly. Cause I usually love movies where the characters try to solve things, like the Indiana Jones series and National… More
  Tom Hanks's worst movie. I don't agree with what the Da Vinci Code books are all about to begin with, but this movie didn't even entertain me, surprisingly. Cause I usually love movies where the characters try to solve things, like the Indiana Jones series and National Treasures, but this one = bleh

• Al S

  
  A masterpiece. An astonishing, brilliant, nail-biting, gripping, fast paced and spectacular edge of your seat thriller. It's stunning, thrilling and absolutely breathtaking. It's intelligent, stylish, remarkable and unforgettable. Director, Ron Howard has crafted a… More
  A masterpiece. An astonishing, brilliant, nail-biting, gripping, fast paced and spectacular edge of your seat thriller. It's stunning, thrilling and absolutely breathtaking. It's intelligent, stylish, remarkable and unforgettable. Director, Ron Howard has crafted a beautifully constructed, anticipated and mind-blowing mystery. It has plenty of top-notch performances from it's all-star cast. Tom Hanks has never been better. Ian McKellen is magnificent. Alfred Molina is teriffic. Jean Reno is fantastic. It's one of the year's most amasing and exhilerating entertainments. It's a total blast from beginging to end that you wont forget. Pure spun gold. An awsome globe-hopping adventure with great chases and twist that you will love right to the very end.

• familiar s

  
  Excellent mystery movie with top-notch performance by Tom Hanks.

• Morgan G

  
  Incredibly poor with primarily stolen theories.

• Mike S

  
  A given rule is that movies adapted from books seldom live up to the quality of the source material. Regrettably, this film was no exception. That isn't to say I didn't like it though, because despite being a bit of a disappointment, I would still place this in the… More
  A given rule is that movies adapted from books seldom live up to the quality of the source material. Regrettably, this film was no exception. That isn't to say I didn't like it though, because despite being a bit of a disappointment, I would still place this in the "good, but not great" category. I guess I was just hoping for something a bit more outstanding.

• Justin Y

  
  <i>The Da Vinci Code</i> may be a well known film, but that doesn't make it superb. It is too bad, because it does have the potential to be great.<p>The story is really intriguing, especially if you enjoy mysteries and puzzles. There is controversy over this… More
  <i>The Da Vinci Code</i> may be a well known film, but that doesn't make it superb. It is too bad, because it does have the potential to be great.<p>The story is really intriguing, especially if you enjoy mysteries and puzzles. There is controversy over this film, as well as the book, because of the strong religious affiliation that the story has. Don't let that turn you away because this is still a watchable movie, even if you are not a religious person.</p><p>The pace is pretty bad at the beginning. I don't mind that the movie doesn't waste any time by jumping right into the story without any buildup, but the first 30 minutes do show some rush in the writing. Fortunately, the film settles down and moves at a decent pace. In fact, it moves all the way to 2 hours and 30 minutes. It doesn't feel like an eternity though.</p><p>The plot is full of twists and turns and while this is a nice touch, at times it seems that it is a bit too much. It is probably why the movie is as long as it is.</p><p>Tom Hanks does a decent job at leading this picture and Audrey Tautou is lovely to look at. They aren't terrible, but you expect more out of them. Both characters are too serious and while this makes for a more realistic approach, it makes it less entertaining, unlike <i>National Treasure</i>. Ian McKellen and Jean Reno do their parts and Paul Bettany has one of the more interesting and memorable characters of the movie. Alfred Molina, on the other hand, is forgettable.</p><p><i>The Da Vinci Code</i> is a better than average flick which has its flaws. Still, it isn't a waste of a watch.

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