The Da Vinci Code

Rating:	★★★★
Category:	Movies
Genre:	Science Fiction & Fantasy

THE ROSE DECODED

Astonishing as the novel itself, Ron Howard’s The Da Vinci Code was a huge phenomenal worldwide success – not to mention the controversies bonded to it.

The Da Vinci Code starred Tom Hanks as Robert Langdon – the famous Harvard symbologist, Audrey Tautou as Sophie Neveu – the gifted French cryptologist, and Sir Ian McKellen as Leigh Teabing – the obsessed Grail questor. Among with the cast were Alfred Molina, Paul Bettany, and Jean Reno.

This hit film, which was also based on the hit novel by Dan Brown with the same title, awakened not just the readers but also the non-readers’ mind and attention.

The movie featured lots of Europe’s finest tourist destinations, and the filmmakers did not fail to show that to the audience. Its shots were amusing that viewers would really feel the intensity and excitement on every scene. One particular example was when Langdon (Hanks) was face-to-face, alone, with Da Vinci’s famous Mona Lisa. It was a spectacular scene, though they should have showcased the painting a bit longer. Hence, they captured well enough to make viewers gaga over it.

Its editing is normal. On the contrary, they pictured scenes looking back on history to fruitfully support pieces of evidence and facts served by the film. And yes, it helped viewers to understand more.

As to most adapted films, this movie would leave you puzzled through out the story unless you take focus on its facts and information given by the characters. Hanks and the rest of the team did well on that. They projected the acting prowess needed by each character, and as stated on the book. As always, McKellen (Magneto in the X-Men Trilogy and Gandalf in the LOTR Trilogy) portrayed superbly his role, he was effective that he makes you clueless of what he really is in the movie through out the film. They keep your mind moving, and they put spirit on the film as well.

Unlike other films, The Da Vinci Code’s musical score was kind of ordinary. Yet, as ordinary as it may sound, it was perfectly embellished on specific scenes. The orchestra-themed music added vigor on every scene, thus making it more climactic and exciting.

The Da Vinci Code is a must-see for audiences who are in question of their faith, and for those who wants to test their faiths as well. It can move viewers’ intentions whether to believe or not. And yes, this is a successful film, because it never fails to shake one’s belief and thinking.

The Da Vinci Code was produced by Brian Grazer and John Calley, under Columbia Pictures and Imagine Entertainment, released by Sony Pictures, in the direction of Ron Howard.