Da Vinci Code (The)
- Director: Ron Howard
- Writer: Akiva Goldsman; Dan Brown
- Producer: Dan Brown; John Calley
CGiii Comment
The book sold millions...
No matter what people say - it's a damn fine story and it's not that bad a film.
Typical Hollywood though, down-playing the gay character - McKellen's dotty English gent.
And, Bettany is rather creepy as the self-flagellating monk.
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
Symbologist Robert Langdon is thrown into a mysterious and bizarre murder. Alongside Langdon is the victims granddaughter and cryptologist Sophie Neveu, who with Robert discovers clues within Da Vinci's paintings. To further find the truth, Robert and Sophie travel from Paris to London, whilst crossing paths with allies and villains such as Sir Leigh Teabing and Silas. Wherever their path takes them, their discovery which is about to be revealed could shake the foundations of mankind.
Cast & Characters
Tom Hanks as Dr. Robert Langdon;
Audrey Tautou as Agent Sophie Neveu;
Ian McKellen as Sir Leigh Teabing;
Jean Reno as Captain Bezu Fache;
Paul Bettany as Silas;
Alfred Molina as Bishop Manuel Aringarosa;
Jurgen Prochnow as Andre Vernet;
Jean-Yves Berteloot as Remy Jean;
Etienne Chicot as Lt. Collet;
Jean-Pierre Marielle as Jacques Sauniere;
Marie-Francoise Audollent as Sister Sandrine;
Rita Davies as Elegant Woman at Rosslyn;
Francesco Carnelutti as Prefect;
Seth Gabel as Michael;
Shane Zaza as Youth on Bus