The Da Vinci Code (2006) - Reviews & Comments Thread [Merged]

[The Dark Defender]

One of the worst movies of the year.

This film is nothing but one huge barrage of exposition after another with some generic car chases thrown in while doing nothing whatsoever to pull me into the story.

Bettany and McKellan were good(Bettany especially), but Hanks the female lead were wooden.

Zimmer's score, which is what I was looking forward to the most about this movie was pretty weak; didn't build the tension or enhance the emotion(not that there was much to build or enhance).

The flashback sequences were visually stunning, but other than that and when Bettany was onscreen, I was bored out of my mind. This is a movie that merely provides a ton of exposition, it just tells, it doesn't captivate. It was also predictable.

 

[WormyT]

Now I never read the book but dang everything was so easy to find out. I sat through a 2 hour and whatever how long movie and as soon as we meet new people I go hey they must(insert whatever they did in the movie here) Ron Howard made it way to easy to find out everything it was like a M.night movie. Why to easy sigh also the police were very very dumb in this movie. 4 out of 10

I agrees.
It was very predictable but I found myself wondering if it was meant to be so predictable.
I also found the editing to be pretty bad especially at the beginning. Important scenes were being cut inbetween other scenes and it all seemed a bit unnatural.
But...entertaning overall.
Not as good as previous Ron Howard movies.

 

[Kid Flash!]

Nice movie.
Entertaining.

 

[BloodyWolverine]

I can't believe some of the negative buzz Da Vinci Code is getting. I saw it this afternoon and man,what a film. I was confused at some points though (I never read the book) but other than that,top notch.

Why is there never anything positive about Ron Howard and his movies? He's become one of my favorites and yet all of his projects automatically get the thumbs down.

Ron Howard has made some really good movies. I however only have liked a few that i would buy. I liked Apollo 13, Willow yes Willow. I can't get enough of fantasy films. If Willow was mad enow it would eb a lot bigger hit. The Missing was by far Ron Howard best movie ever made. If you have not seen it Rent it for its not just a western. It has Tommy Lee Jones and Cate Blanchett.

 

[Compi716]

Despite low(ered) expectation because of the reviews, I actually really enjoyed The DaVinci Code. I found it very entertaining.

 

[LastSunrise1981]

Ron Howard has made some really good movies. I however only have liked a few that i would buy. I liked Apollo 13, Willow yes Willow. I can't get enough of fantasy films. If Willow was mad enow it would eb a lot bigger hit. The Missing was by far Ron Howard best movie ever made. If you have not seen it Rent it for its not just a western. It has Tommy Lee Jones and Cate Blanchett.

Ron Howard made Willow? I never knew that. Cool deal.

Willow has always been one of my favorite movies.

 

[LastSunrise1981]

One of the worst movies of the year.

This film is nothing but one huge barrage of exposition after another with some generic car chases thrown in while doing nothing whatsoever to pull me into the story.

Bettany and McKellan were good(Bettany especially), but Hanks the female lead were wooden.

Zimmer's score, which is what I was looking forward to the most about this movie was pretty weak; didn't build the tension or enhance the emotion(not that there was much to build or enhance).

The flashback sequences were visually stunning, but other than that and when Bettany was onscreen, I was bored out of my mind. This is a movie that merely provides a ton of exposition, it just tells, it doesn't captivate. It was also predictable.

I take it you've never read Angels and Demons or The Da Vinci Code? Langdon is an intellectual teacher/symbolist with a bland personality, so Hanks played him to perfection in my opinion.

 

[Mr. Credible]

this movie was the definition of 'blah'... i'm one of the 4 people on the planet that hasn't read the book, so...

about the only thing i enjoyed on any level about the movie was the idea that christ had a wife and child, and all that jazz, which had nothing to do with the movie, but the book instead. i went with my dad, who'd read the unabridged (sp?) version of the boook, and watched every special on the history/discovery channel, and he didn't like the movie at all, either.

i give it a 3/10. i can't belive anybody is praising this as a film. it simply wasn't good at all. it was mediocre at best.

 

[LastSunrise1981]

this movie was the definition of 'blah'... i'm one of the 4 people on the planet that hasn't read the book, so...

about the only thing i enjoyed on any level about the movie was the idea that christ had a wife and child, and all that jazz, which had nothing to do with the movie, but the book instead. i went with my dad, who'd read the unabridged (sp?) version of the boook, and watched every special on the history/discovery channel, and he didn't like the movie at all, either.

i give it a 3/10. i can't belive anybody is praising this as a film. it simply wasn't good at all. it was mediocre at best.

Wow, so it's not okay for someone to like a movie that you didn't like?

Typical childlike behavior from Mr. Credible.

 

[Timstuff]

77 mil intake at present, a decent haul I guess. Bet they expected more.

77 mil is just over half of the movie's budget. Unless sales really drop off I'd estimate it will make it's budget back, but that's still not very impressive considering the book sold 40 million copies.

 

[The Dark Defender]

I take it you've never read Angels and Demons or The Da Vinci Code? Langdon is an intellectual teacher/symbolist with a bland personality, so Hanks played him to perfection in my opinion.

It doesn't really matter, it didn't translate well on film at all. I thought Hanks just had no passion for the project, and felt so even more aftering hearing about why he took it(basically as a favor to Howard with little knowledge of the source material).

It was a "give me my paycheck so I can leave" performance imo.

 

[dpm07]

I take it you've never read Angels and Demons or The Da Vinci Code? Langdon is an intellectual teacher/symbolist with a bland personality, so Hanks played him to perfection in my opinion.

Well said. I think a person really has to have an appreciation for the book and literary pursuits translated intelllectually on-screen. The people who I've talked to that didn't care for the book, movie, etc. are really the ones who probably don't read very much or have a strong interest in this type of suspense.

Whether or not one agrees with the topic depicted on-screen, the film definitely generates much conversation and debate one can talk about at dinner parties.

 

[Super Flight]

I saw The Davinci Code last night, I havent read the book, AND i thought the movie was really really Good!! I don't know what the hell the critics are talking about! i'd love to go out a see it again, its a very smart interasting story. The story is just amazing! and everything ture! yup, i believe my friends! I believe!
I hope dan brown has his other books turned into a movie!


What does the church and the Mob have in common?

1.They both want power over peace
2. They would kill innoceant people to obtain power
3. to this day they have lots of power
4. They only care about themselves

 

[amazingfantasy15]

this movie was the definition of 'blah'... i'm one of the 4 people on the planet that hasn't read the book, so...

about the only thing i enjoyed on any level about the movie was the idea that christ had a wife and child, and all that jazz, which had nothing to do with the movie, but the book instead.

Did you even watch the movie? The whole idea of christ having a wife and child was the movie, that was why the guy got killed to begin with, why he left clues to send Langdon and Sophie on this quest, why they were being hunted and tried to be silenced. This is the book on screen, so how does it belong in the book, but not the movie?

I personally liked it a lot, everyone played their parts perfectly and it did what the past two Harry Potters haven't, actually gave the details from the book and didn't go into cliff notes mode to get from one action set piece to the next. I can sort of understand why people wouldn't like this movie, they might go in thinking it'll be Indiana Jones and therefore disappointed with the lack of action, but the book was never about action, it was about solving the riddle and learning the next bit of info. People say it reads fast because you can't wait to find out what happens next. I really think it would've been received much better if it was released during the fall/winter when people aren't seeing movies for gunfights and car chases.

 

[tupelohoney]

i thought the movie was extremely well-done and the performances were top-notch (ian mckellen was FANTASTIC... he actually made me laugh out loud several times).

i'm glad most folks ignored the critics and turned out for the film anyway. almost everyone i talked to enjoyed it immensely.

 

[y2jversion1]

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[y2jversion1]

Went opening day..

 

[freelancer]

Saw it, loved it. I'll see it again.

 

[Mr. Credible]

Did you even watch the movie? The whole idea of christ having a wife and child was the movie, that was why the guy got killed to begin with, why he left clues to send Langdon and Sophie on this quest, why they were being hunted and tried to be silenced. This is the book on screen, so how does it belong in the book, but not the movie?

I personally liked it a lot, everyone played their parts perfectly and it did what the past two Harry Potters haven't, actually gave the details from the book and didn't go into cliff notes mode to get from one action set piece to the next. I can sort of understand why people wouldn't like this movie, they might go in thinking it'll be Indiana Jones and therefore disappointed with the lack of action, but the book was never about action, it was about solving the riddle and learning the next bit of info. People say it reads fast because you can't wait to find out what happens next. I really think it would've been received much better if it was released during the fall/winter when people aren't seeing movies for gunfights and car chases.

maybe you misunderstood what i said... i suppose i should have phrased it better. what i meant was that the only thing i liked about the movie was the idea. and seeing as that idea didn't come from the movie, but the book, it really isn't a reason for me to praise the movie in any way.

know what i mean?

 

[Darth Elektra]

I loved the film.

 

[Ultimate Movie-Man]

It's an excellent film. I'm currently reading the book and I love comparing scenarios to whats happening on screen.

I'm up to something that wasn't in the film, however. PHI.

 

[Timstuff]

My brother saw it on saturday and said it was teh suck.

 

[JewishHobbit]

I considered seeing this movie, but so far not one person I've spoken to has liked it. Only one person thought it was 'okay.' Most of them share my tastes in movies, so I probably won't waste my time on it.

 

[Darth Elektra]

I considered seeing this movie, but so far not one person I've spoken to has liked it. Only one person thought it was 'okay.' Most of them share my tastes in movies, so I probably won't waste my time on it.

I thought it was really good.

 

[JewishHobbit]

Yeah, but if I'm going to listen to someone I'd prefur to listen to people that I know share my opinions of film. No offense, but thanks.