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The Da Vinci Code (2006)

thereviewers
Dec 14, 2014
2 min read

The Da Vinci Code is a film adaptation of Dan Brown's bestselling book of the same name. As the battle between two secret religious societies cumulates in a murder, Symbologist Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) is forced to go beyond the veil of two thousand years of Christian history in pursuit of a secret so powerful it could shake the very foundations of mankind forever.

Overall Review Score

9 out of 10

Review

The Da Vinci Code blends a dark, secretive story with scientific curiosity and great acting to take the audience on an exciting rollercoaster ride through the field of Symbology and the history of the Christian Religion. It effortlessly showcases Dan Brown’s bestselling book on the big screen without falling into the usual traps that book to film adaptations often do. However, despite this, the start of the film is slow and the ending is predictable, which slightly detracts the audience from this masterpiece of cinematography. Overall, the Da Vinci Code actively promotes plausible religious theories, which may offend or upset some viewers, but will immerses the majority of the audience in a intricate story that will have them questioning if a bloodline of Christ actually exists and equally whether it has been covered up for thousands of years. This film is both memorable and equally rather special, especially as the film gives back to the audience by hiding its own secrets that can be decoded by eagle-eyed Symbologists.

Reviewer 1's score & comments:

Score: 9 out of 10

Comments:

A remarkable film that has more twists and turns than a Cryptex. Absolutely wonderful acting by Tom Hanks and Sir Ian McKellen makes this a marvel of modern cinematography that kept me guessing to the very end.

Reviewer 2's score & comments:

Score: 9 out of 10

Comments:

While the story may be the source of much debate, there is no debating that this film is a thrilling mystery that leaves the audience questioning the history of Christianity, and their own beliefs, long after the credits have rolled. Overall, Director Ron Howard and Screen Writer Akiva Goldsman have effortlessly combined good acting and an interesting and thought provoking story to create an instant classic within the mystery genre.