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Release Date:
19 May 2006 (USA)
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Tagline:
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Plot:
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. full summary | full synopsis
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Nominated for Golden Globe.
Another 16 nominations
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Tom Hanks | ... | Dr. Robert Langdon | |
| Audrey Tautou | ... | Agent Sophie Neveu | |
| Ian McKellen | ... | Sir Leigh Teabing | |
| Jean Reno | ... | Captain Bezu Fache | |
| Paul Bettany | ... | Silas | |
| Alfred Molina | ... | Bishop Manuel Aringarosa | |
| Jürgen Prochnow | ... | Andre Vernet | |
| Jean-Yves Berteloot | ... | Remy Jean | |
| Etienne Chicot | ... | Lt. Collet | |
| Jean-Pierre Marielle | ... | Jacques Saunière | |
| Marie-Françoise Audollent | ... | Sister Sandrine | |
| Rita Davies | ... | Elegant Woman at Rosslyn | |
| Francesco Carnelutti | ... | Prefect | |
| Seth Gabel | ... | Michael | |
| Shane Zaza | ... | Youth on Bus |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
The DaVinci Code (International: English title) (alternative spelling)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for disturbing images, violence, some nudity, thematic material, brief drug references and sexual content.
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Runtime:
149 min | 174 min (extended cut)
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2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
Ireland:15A |
New Zealand:M |
Australia:M |
Norway:15 |
Finland:K-15 |
Germany:12 |
South Korea:15 |
Singapore:NC-16 |
UK:12A |
Portugal:M/12 |
Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) |
Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) |
Malaysia:18PL |
Philippines:R-18 |
Argentina:13 |
Brazil:14 |
Netherlands:12 |
USA:PG-13 (certificate #41475) |
Poland:15 |
Venezuela:PG-13 |
Sweden:11 |
Canada:14A (British Columbia/Ontario) |
Mexico:B15 |
Hungary:16 |
India:A |
Spain:13 |
Hong Kong:IIA |
Iceland:14 (original rating) |
China:13 |
Peru:14 |
Italy:T (cinema rating) |
Italy:VM18 (tv rating) |
Taiwan:PG-12
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As with the other two films in the trilogy, author Dan Brown named main character Robert Langdon after John Langdon, a close friend and typography master who worked with Brown on ambigram designs for his book, "Angels And Demons", as well as the films. John Langdon also designed an ambigram that was used in the movie Monkeyshine (2008).
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Goofs:
Continuity: The bandage Sophie puts onto her leg, while riding the bus, disappears then reappears later in the movie, with no sign of the injury while it is gone.
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Quotes:
[first lines]
Silas: Stop now. Tell me where it is.
[removes hood]
Silas: You and your brethren possess what is not rightfully yours.
Jacques Saunière: I don't know what you are talking about.
Silas: Is it a secret you will die for?
Jacques Saunière: Please...
Silas: As you wish.
[cocks gun]
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Silas: Stop now. Tell me where it is.
[removes hood]
Silas: You and your brethren possess what is not rightfully yours.
Jacques Saunière: I don't know what you are talking about.
Silas: Is it a secret you will die for?
Jacques Saunière: Please...
Silas: As you wish.
[cocks gun]
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Movie Connections:
Spoofed in The Da Vinci Load (2006/II) (V)
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Soundtrack:
La Javanaise
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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