The Da Vinci Code
Columbia Pictures | Release Date: May 19, 2006
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8
PatB.May 21, 2006
I feel as though the critics were reviewing a different movie. Howard did a great job following the book without making the movie too long. The movie moved at a good pace and the cast did a great job with their characters.
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BillW.May 21, 2006
I've never read the book and entered the movie without much in the way of expectations. I found it an enjoyable, entertaining, suspenseful movie. I had fun with it. A good, not great, fun, summer flick.
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PaulF.May 22, 2006
Overall this was a positve movie going experience. I think this movie had a lot of things to say outside of strict entertainment that frankly needed to be said. Though this movie and book are not 100 percen historically accurate they do pose Overall this was a positve movie going experience. I think this movie had a lot of things to say outside of strict entertainment that frankly needed to be said. Though this movie and book are not 100 percen historically accurate they do pose questions as to what has been saved throughout history and what as been surpressed/destroyed and or forgotten or lost. A half of a million cathars were killed for heresy between the years of 1209 and 1241 and who know what knowledge has been lost from that genocide alone. Though all the facts from the movie don't add up in history the underlining premise is an interesting one that seems at least a possibility if not a probability. On an entertainment level I think this movie was above average. I do not think it will win any oscars but certainly it will not earn any razzberries either. Ron Howard directing and Tom Hanks lead acting has always been a good combination and still holds true to form.… Expand
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10
TomH.May 22, 2006
One would have to be very smart, or very dull to see the movie for the cult classic it will become.
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8
GaryM.May 22, 2006
I ain't here to con anyone into seeing this movie. However, I went expecting the most boring movie EVER. I saw the trailer and read the reviews before seeing this movie and was not really happy about having to see this movie (I was I ain't here to con anyone into seeing this movie. However, I went expecting the most boring movie EVER. I saw the trailer and read the reviews before seeing this movie and was not really happy about having to see this movie (I was asked to accompany someone). But, this movie was really good and extremely entertaining. I didn't read the book, so I was like "Tell me more!" as if it were a story being read to me. I truly recommend people to go see this movie. It may not be worth watching twice or more, but it is worth seeing at least once. Acting was good all around and felt Tom Hanks and Ian McKellen did a good job. Oh, and I just LOVE Audrey Tautou.… Expand
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LawrenceF.May 22, 2006
Many professional critics are wrong! This is a fun, fast pased movie. The cast are terrific and the cinematography stunning. Opus Dei is not bashed - only manipulated by unscrupulus clergy (not a big problem in the contempary church, but Many professional critics are wrong! This is a fun, fast pased movie. The cast are terrific and the cinematography stunning. Opus Dei is not bashed - only manipulated by unscrupulus clergy (not a big problem in the contempary church, but there, none the less). Fiction is supposed to be entertaining, and this is.… Expand
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BillMay 23, 2006
There's nothing wrong with this film! It's true to the book and the charactors/actors do the job. If I hadn't read the book already twice, I'm not sure I could have followed the story line.Not so much action based, but There's nothing wrong with this film! It's true to the book and the charactors/actors do the job. If I hadn't read the book already twice, I'm not sure I could have followed the story line.Not so much action based, but the pace of the story is fast. Bill C.… Expand
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MargaretF.May 23, 2006
I absolutely loved this movie! Although it left out some parts or rearranged them from the book, the movie challenges the Catholic faith and makes me think more deeply and intuitively about my own faith.
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MitchO.May 23, 2006
Don't understand the bad rap this movie is getting. Especially those who say they liked the book but didn't like the movie. Ron Howard seemed particularly faithful to the book. Where he made changes it was definitely for the Don't understand the bad rap this movie is getting. Especially those who say they liked the book but didn't like the movie. Ron Howard seemed particularly faithful to the book. Where he made changes it was definitely for the better. In many ways, the movie makes all of it seem much more plausible than Dan Brown's book did. Really nicely done. Don't believe the hype. Go see it for yourself.… Expand
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DeeA.May 24, 2006
Tom Hanks is a great actor but he didn't fit the role of Langdon & that goofy hairdo is very distracting & no chemistry between him & Sophie. (Russell Crowe would have made the perfect Robt Langdon) It does follow the book pretty close Tom Hanks is a great actor but he didn't fit the role of Langdon & that goofy hairdo is very distracting & no chemistry between him & Sophie. (Russell Crowe would have made the perfect Robt Langdon) It does follow the book pretty close though so it's worth going to see.… Expand
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10
RiccardoT.May 25, 2006
Very good film. The church have been fear, because, now the people can open their eyes, on the fable of the church.
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10
AlanF.May 29, 2006
Terrific entertainment. The historical Chistianity angle makes the movie more than the typical thriller. Hanks is always fun to watch and acts the Langdon part well. I enjoyed seeing places that were referred to in the book.
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julian_zizzleFeb 6, 2012
I enjoyed this movie. The story was fascinating if you ask me. The ones who disliked this movie are probably some fanatic christians who are blindly following the Catholic church, or maybe they really didnt like this one. I am a muslim and weI enjoyed this movie. The story was fascinating if you ask me. The ones who disliked this movie are probably some fanatic christians who are blindly following the Catholic church, or maybe they really didnt like this one. I am a muslim and we believe Jesus too, but not as a god like Church people do, just as a prophet. So this movie was an interesting one.… Expand
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Jedi_JettsonDec 23, 2011
Though I haven't read the book, I just know the book is better and the movie is pretty silly, but it's as intelligent and suspenseful as the book and it takes the plot seriously. Despite the fact Ron Howard's work wasn't that good, it has aThough I haven't read the book, I just know the book is better and the movie is pretty silly, but it's as intelligent and suspenseful as the book and it takes the plot seriously. Despite the fact Ron Howard's work wasn't that good, it has a good movie picture of the Da Vinci Code and Italy and the characteristics of the characters are a good part of the story throughout the movie.… Expand
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Tss5078Feb 23, 2013
As I said in my review of Angels Demons, The Da Vinci Code was great, but it was ruined for me by having just seen National Treasure. They may have been searching for different things and in different situations, but to me the movies are farAs I said in my review of Angels Demons, The Da Vinci Code was great, but it was ruined for me by having just seen National Treasure. They may have been searching for different things and in different situations, but to me the movies are far too similar. I honestly felt like The Da Vinci Code, was a slower, less interesting version of National Treasure. Tom Hanks was amazing as always, but in general the movie was slower and far less interesting to me. It's unfair to compare it to something else, but based on its own merits, it was very entertaining, well acted, and well written, but it was also very slow at times, wordy, and somewhat confusing. Overall it's very good, if you plan on seeing it, don't watch National Treasure first!… Expand
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imthenoobNov 8, 2012
It was well acted, interesting from start to finish, and was a pretty entertaining mystery as well. I really enjoyed watching it and don't see how people can hate it so much.
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csw12Mar 30, 2012
I loved the mystery to th Da Vinci Code. It is a smart and brillant film with thrills throughout. Add Hans Zimmer's powerful score and you have an excellent blockbuster summer movie.
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10
rpg4lifeJun 17, 2022
I really enjoyed this movie! Had a ton of plot twists and turns. Most people will probably base this movie off of what their beliefs are rather than as it is…. A movie. All this is is some factual info twisted to the plot of the story. ThereI really enjoyed this movie! Had a ton of plot twists and turns. Most people will probably base this movie off of what their beliefs are rather than as it is…. A movie. All this is is some factual info twisted to the plot of the story. There a many people that need to not take this movie so personal. After all it is just a movie.… Expand
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MovieGuysAug 23, 2016
The Da VInci Code is preposterous, but its preposterous fun. It stays faithful to Dan Brown's novel, while at the same time injecting enough movie effects to keep the audience entertained. Also, the theories and storyline is very clever, ifThe Da VInci Code is preposterous, but its preposterous fun. It stays faithful to Dan Brown's novel, while at the same time injecting enough movie effects to keep the audience entertained. Also, the theories and storyline is very clever, if historically flawed.… Expand
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smiyamotNov 28, 2015
I'm beginning to feel like I have no taste when it comes to movies. I really liked this movie and yet it got such low scores from both critics and the Users. It's a mystery movie, a who done it, with many more twists along the way. SolvingI'm beginning to feel like I have no taste when it comes to movies. I really liked this movie and yet it got such low scores from both critics and the Users. It's a mystery movie, a who done it, with many more twists along the way. Solving each puzzle leads to the next. Reminded me of a Sherlock Holmes story. This does deal with the Catholic church, ancient orders of Knights, the Holy Grail, maybe some people really tuned out on this movie because of that. Looking at the User scores, you will love it or hate it. I don't have many DVDs but this one is in my collection.… Expand
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10
KurtisWilliamsOct 25, 2016
It's a masterpiece. WatchIt's a masterpiece. Watch it...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................… Expand
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10
mark8J4Dec 27, 2017
Great film.it's a beautiful fantasy story. people should take a little less seriously.
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9
FilipeNetoFeb 24, 2018
Based on the homonyms best seller by Dan Brown, this film begins in the Louvre, where a crime and several clues hidden in Da Vinci's works takes the symbologist Robert Langdon in an unexpected treasure hunt. Directed by Ron Howard, the filmBased on the homonyms best seller by Dan Brown, this film begins in the Louvre, where a crime and several clues hidden in Da Vinci's works takes the symbologist Robert Langdon in an unexpected treasure hunt. Directed by Ron Howard, the film has a screenplay by Akiva Goldsman, and a cast headed by Tom Hanks and Audrey Tautou.

The cinema has always had difficulty in please the public when it decides to make the adaptation of a best-known literary work. For me, an avid reader, a film can rarely be better than the original book. There are always chapters that are cutted or adapted in a less well accomplished way. But that doesn't mean that the film is bad (well, sometimes it is). In this case, the adaptation isn't bad, following the book very faithfully. And that is essential.

The actors are excellent and were quite good in their roles. Despite some minor flaws, they all shone and gave credibility to their characters. Tom Hanks and Audrey Tautou managed to give soul, ingenuity and charm to Langdon and Neveu, managing to soften the audience in some scenes without, however, never assert themselves as a romantic couple because, in fact, they weren't. Ian McKellen, as expected, was impeccable in the role of the academic Sir Leigh, and gave a great liveliness to the film with his British manners and careful diction. Paul Bettany surprised in the role of the monk Silas, a religious fanatic. He was truly unrecognizable. Finally a word of recognition for Jean Reno, who returned to make a detective (he already had a similar role in "Les Rivières Pourpres"), again with great clearance. The special, visual and sound effects were excellent but unobtrusive; the photography, a bit dark and nebulous sometimes, contributed to thicken the mysterious environment in which the film unfolds. The soundtrack, done by Hans Zimmer, was perfect.

In conclusion: the film is very good and is faithful to the original book but, to properly appreciate it, we have to resist to make many comparisons. The book is so good that, usually, too much increases our expectations for the film.… Expand
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MichaelBeatchSep 12, 2019
Thrilling, visceral and involving. No matter how absurd you find the subtext based on its daring novel, Da Vinci is stirring on screen. A challenging film that we all comprehend differently. For me it is stellar cinema.
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10
AryansinghOct 8, 2019
A mind blowing adaptation of a masterpiece novel.Dan brown's work has come alive through this thought provoking and thrilling movie.
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10
rimfardOct 23, 2020
Entertaining movie with interesting plot twists. The historical facts discussed throughout the movie; though partially true, are quite thought provoking, which in return adds a richness to the story and captivates the audience.
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mikesgold2KJan 11, 2023
Fajna zabawa motywami i symbolami jednak trwa to zdecydowanie za długo bo zaczyna już w połowie filmu nudzić. Szkoda też obsady i niewykorzystanego potencjału
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JJ2FAS4UJan 4, 2022
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