The Da Vinci Code: Simply Exhillarating

Rating: 10/10 (21 May 2006)

The Da Vinci Code is one of those movies that you would rather it not end. It is cinematic genius at its finest and despite its controversial claims, backs them up with fact. Stong performances come from Hanks and Tautou, however it is Bettany (Silas) and McKellan (Teabing) who really shine. Each scene they are in is stolen by these two and their colorful performances are the best parts of the Code. However, the plot requires thought. If you can and don't mind put two and two together to get four in a summer movie, than you can figure out the fairly complex plot. The music is fantastic and proves that Hans Zimmer has come to the forefront of composers in Hollywood. The only slight problem that one might find is the pacing. The first and last half hour are slower than the brunt of the movie. However, this is only a microscopic tarnish on the piece of gold that is the Da Vinci Code.