Rotten
Completing the trail of cryptic clues simply becomes an end in and of itself -- think Sudoku: The Movie -- with little in the way of whimsy, star chemistry or excitement to enliven the dour plod.
Trevor Johnston, Time Out
Overview
A murder in Paris’ Louvre Museum and cryptic clues in some of Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous paintings lead to the discovery of a religious mystery. For 2,000 years a secret society closely guards information that — should it come to light — could rock the very foundations of Christianity.
Director and cast
- Ron Howard Director
- Tom Hanks as Dr. Robert Langdon
- Audrey Tautou as Sophie Neveu
- Ian McKellen as Sir Leigh Teabing
- Jean Reno as Captain Bezu Fache
- Paul Bettany as Silas
- Alfred Molina as Manuel Aringarosa
- Jürgen Prochnow as André Vernet
- Jean-Yves Berteloot Cast
- Jean-Pierre Marielle Cast
- Etienne Chicot Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
25%
Tomatometer
Rotten
Even as a visual aid, The Da Vinci Code is a deep-dyed disappointment. Paris by night never looked murkier.
Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal
Fresh
... a first-rate thriller ...
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
Rotten
If only it were allowed to be merely a cheesy romp, an Indy Jones movie with more sophisticated stereotypes and far less humor. But apparently this is no mere pop novel-turned-high-hat megaplex product.
Michael Atkinson, Village Voice
Rotten
What's wrong with The Da Vinci Code can be summed up in one word: everything!
Rex Reed, New York Observer
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