A Secret Code with a Punch.

Rating: 10/10 (19 May 2006)

"The Da Vinci Code" is an excellent film with a really suspenseful punch. Tom Hands plays the lead role of Robert Langdon, a professorial role for him in this adaptation of Dan Brown's extremely successful novel. Audrey Tautou plays Sophie Neveu the fictional descendant of the Messiah. She has a charming screen presence and gives a very convincing performance. I found the part of Sir Leigh Teabing to be a most eloquent portrayal by Ian McKellen. He gives an electrifying performance that truly ignites the story. The photography is perfect under the direction of Ron Howard. His incorporation of the scenes and architectural sites in France and England are brilliant and cleverly woven into the theme. This cinema has the intrigue and energy of a James Bond thriller coupled with educational spots that titillate the imagination. Dan Brown's book has been given good justice by the director. It is more than worthwhile and meets all the expectations of the several months of hype that we have heard.