3/4  Pretty Great Flick
This is one of my favorite books ever written. I was so stoked to see the film and I have to say it was a excellent film. It followed the novel very well, except the end, but it was well made and highly entertaining. I would suggest this f... (read full)

2.5/4  Has some entertaining value with obvious flaws.
The Da Vinci Code is nothing more than a murder mystery that's preposterous, overlong and saddled with a disappointing conclusion that defines the word "anticlimax". I avoided reading Dan Brown's novel before seeing the movie (and don't in... (read full)

3/4  I'm atheist and I liked it
An intriguing thriller that poses some very interesting religious theories when it isn't too busy giving us standard chase moments; Ian McKellen is perfectly cast, but the whole thing is weighed down by a miscast Tom Hanks, who simply ref... (read full)

3/4  Doesn't really make me want to read the book
Based on one of the most popular novels out now, the story follows "Robert Langdon" (Tom Hanks) and "Sophie Neveu" as they search for the most sought after relic in all mankind -- the Holy Grail. Together, they follow cryptic clues that se... (read full)

1/4  nit-picking geek
I hate it when movies treat me like a moron, as this one does. I haven't read the book and after this film I've no wish to. The meaning of the sybolism they piont out in the movie is wrong, I have a symbolism dictionary cause I'm a geek, n... (read full)

2/4  Read the book then decide if you want to see this
It wasn't as bad as everyone thought it was. Almost everything about this movie is great, an ensemble cast, a brilliant book, an award winning director and producer. So when does everything so right become so wrong, oh I know it’s in the c... (read full)

2/4  The Da Vinci Code Quick Review
Very compressed for space and confusing, the actors are great but the story is so screwed it gets boring fast.

3/4  The Da Vinci Code Quick Review
Read the book then see the movie. The book was much better but the movie wasn't bad.

2/4  The Da Vinci Code Quick Review
The book had me quickly turning pages, the movie had me constantly clicking "info" on my remote to see when it would finally be over.

1.5/4  The Da Vinci Code Quick Review
A huge disappointment in Ron Howard! I must first admit that I never read the book, but heard great things about it. The film is not good, nor is anything about it. I appreciate the concept, but nothing went together. It is a silly mess.

2/4  The Da Vinci Code Quick Review
Loved the book, not so much the film. The casting is the main problem. There is no chemistry between the leads. Adapting such a text-dense novel is likewise a tough task, and it doesn't hold up that well. A big disappointment.

5/5 James Bond, no; Indiana Jones, yes.
  by Jim Gateley (Sunnyvale, CA)
5 of 5 stars for the movie The Da Vinci Code. This is the first of (currently) three books in the Robert Langdon series. Langdon (Tom Hanks) is a specialist in symbology (the history and meaning of various symbols from different cultures. Langdon is called to help the police in Paris with a murder. This starts a long chain of events in which various religious factions are chasing "the Holy Grail". Langdon gains the help of a police officer who is the daughter of the murder victim. As the complex puzzle grows, Langdon reaches out for help from an old friend. This chain of events has several surprises as we learn some people are not who they appear to be (e.g. the lead police detective is actually a member of one of the religious factions and is trying to frame Langdon for the murder). Even Langdon's old friend is not exactly who he appears, nor is his butler! Complex, interesting, exciting and compelling is this story. Langdon is no James Bond, but, he does well during action moments. Langdon somewhat reminds me of Indiana Jones; college profession who has interesting adventures with historical artifacts and legends.

A shout-out to Ron Howard for outstanding Direction of this movie! I feel the movie was totally faithful to the book. The last 5 minutes of the movie is totally wonderful (from Langdon's shaving accident). I can watch it over and over. On the Blu-Ray, there are details on how this scene was created. Simply Wow!

Much has been written and debated over the historical validity of Brown's story and assertions. If you set aside those various debates and opinions and just take it as a story of fiction, it is a very good movie! I highly recommend this movie!

5/5 The DaVinci Code
  by Riley Smith (Boston)
Excellent adaptation of the Dan Brown novel. Casting, and character development very good. A movie to watch again and again.

5/5 "Thought-Provoking"
  by Terry Richard (Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada)
When you watch the "Da Vinci Code" you must pay careful attention to the plot. This is not one of those films that you can pop into the DVD player and watch while your mind is elsewhere; this is a movie that needs to be viewed with articulate attention. I was halfway through the movie before I knew what it was actually about. I have talked to others who have said that reading the book before viewing the film helps the viewer in understanding the characters and story so I would advised that first. But if you haven't got access to the book here is what I surmised from the viewing of the movie: the main story focuses on the allegation that Jesus Christ actually fatherd a child and had a girl named Sarah. Sarah's blood line exists to this day much to the chagrin of the Catholic Church. The movie dramitizes certain members who are Roman Catholic determined not to have this knowledge of that bloodline become known. Leonardo Da Vinci's portrait of the last supper has clues and hints of this new knowledge of Christ and that is major plot of the film and alas the "Da Vinci Code" comes from this. The film became one of the biggest blockbusters in motion picture history while at the same time becoming very controversial with conservative Catholics. At nearly two and half hours long the movie makes the viewer think if these allegations of Christ are true. The film is extremely well-acted by Tom Hanks and the rest of the cast and Ron Howard did a virtuoso job as director filming the movie entirely in Europe. The "Da Vinci Code" would spawn the sequel "Angels and Demons" that also became a hit. This 2 disc DVD features bonuses including interviews with Hanks and Howard, behind the scenes clips, and much more. Ebert and Roeper give the film "Two thumbs Up".

5/5 Reality Check
  by P. Friend
As a Catholic I was very unsure of this movie, but I loved it. Part mystery, part history, part suspense. A really wonderful movie. Lets face it if Tom Hanks is in it - it must be good.

3/5 Not much of a thriller
  by BigAl (Arizona, USA)
Years ago, I was discussing the validity of religion with a Christian woman. Afterwards, I realized that when it comes to faith, facts are irrelevant. I had the same thought as I was watching this movie. Let say that one accepts all the premises of this movie (and Dan Brown's book), that the descendant of Jesus Christ is walking among us, and that some secret religious organizations, the Opus Dei and the Priory of Sion, are battling each other over the secret; the outcome of the conflict would hardly make any difference in the course of humanity. People who believed in the divinity of Jesus before will still do so, and those who didn't will still snicker about the idea. No amount of facts will ever change that. The stake is so small that it takes the thrill out of this thriller. Nevertheless, I must say that this is a well-crafted movie, with excellent actors and actresses. It is just that the story doesn't work for me.