An Excellent and Faithful Adaptation of the Book

Rating: 8/10 (1 June 2006)

This is a must-see movie for anyone who likes mysteries, especially those involving thought provoking religious themes. While the book itself is a work of fiction, the story contains enough real elements to make the whole idea plausible.
Ron Howard did a terrific job in bringing the very complex plot to the screen, and the actors' performances only add to the enjoyment of this fast-paced movie. The time just flew by. Reading the book before seeing the movie is highly recommended, but not a necessity since things are clarified as the story progresses. Every actor was very well chosen, and the locations were all exactly as in the book. Unlike so many other movies that do not live up to the book, the Da Vinci Code meets or exceeds expectations.