The Da Vinci Code (2006)

Director: Ron Howard
Writers: Akiva Goldsman, Dan Brown
Starring: Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou, Ian McKellen, Jean Reno, Paul Bettany, Alfred Molina, Jurgen Prochnow, Jean- Yves Bertelou/ Isni Chicot/ Jean-Pierre Marière/ Marie-François Odoron/ Francesco Carneluti/ Seth gabel
Genre: Thriller / Suspense
Region: USA / Malta / France / UK
Languages: English/French/Latin/Spanish
Released: 2006-05-19 (US/Mainland China)
Runtime: 149 minutes / 174 minutes (extended version)
Also known as: Da Vinci Code (Hong Kong/Taiwan) / Da Vinci Code
Rating: IMDB 6.6 / Rotten Tomatoes 25%

Movie Synopsis
The curator of the Louvre Museum was murdered in the Louvre. Before he died, he struggled to leave horrible symbols, which alarmed symbol expert Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks). During the process of solving the case, Langdon got acquainted with the deceased’s granddaughter, Sophie (Audrey Tautou), the two were in danger several times, narrowly escaped death, and gradually fell in love.
With the deepening of the case, they gradually discovered that there was a big secret hidden behind the murder, and even implicated the mysterious organization that had been hidden for many years-the Priory of Sion Mountain. Langdon followed suit and found that all the decrypted codes were hidden in Da Vinci’s works. What shocked everyone most was that Sophie’s life experience became complicated all of a sudden. Who is she? What purpose does the Priory of Xion Mountain want to achieve by reappearing in Jianghu?

“The Da Vinci Code” is a 2006 American mystery thriller film directed by Ron Howard and written by Akiva Goldsman, based on Dan Brown’s 2003 novel of the same name. The film stars Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou, Ian McKellen, and Paul Bettany.

The story begins with the murder of Jacques Saunière, the curator of the Louvre Museum in Paris. Saunière leaves clues to his killer’s identity in a cryptic message he left behind, which is discovered by Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon (Hanks) and cryptographer Sophie Neveu (Tautou). As they try to decipher the message, they are pursued by both the French police and members of a secret society known as the Priory of Sion, who want to keep the message’s secrets hidden.

As Langdon and Neveu follow the clues, they discover a conspiracy that involves the Catholic Church, the Priory of Sion, and a centuries-old secret that could shake the foundations of Christianity. They must race against time to unravel the mystery before the secret is lost forever.

The film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the performances and suspenseful plot, while others criticized the film’s accuracy to the source material and its treatment of the Catholic Church. Despite the criticisms, the film was a commercial success, grossing over $758 million worldwide.

One of the main criticisms of the film was its portrayal of the Catholic Church, which was seen by some as inaccurate and unfair. Some religious groups called for a boycott of the film, while others criticized it for its negative portrayal of Christianity. The controversy surrounding the film led to protests in some countries, including India and South Korea.

Despite the controversy, “The Da Vinci Code” has had a lasting impact on popular culture, with references to the film appearing in everything from music to television shows. The film also spawned a sequel, “Angels & Demons,” which was released in 2009, and a third film based on Dan Brown’s novels, “Inferno,” was released in 2016.

Overall, “The Da Vinci Code” is a suspenseful thriller that explores some of the mysteries and secrets of Christianity. While the film may not be entirely accurate to the source material, it remains an entertaining and thought-provoking film that continues to captivate audiences.