True to the book, true to form

Rating: 9/10 (22 May 2006)

Here is the film that was guaranteed to polarise viewers, and polarise it will. True to the book in almost every sense, it has the same errors and plot mistakes to be found in the book. The two lead characters look bewildered much of the time, but then, who wouldn't if they found themselves caught up in a conspiracy like this.
However, The Da Vinci Code is saved by compelling performances from Paul Bettany (Silas the assassin) and Sir Ian McKellen (Leigh Teabing), some thrilling action, some intelligent discussion - rare for an action movie, and some interesting historical flashbacks and insights.
Don't go to this film expecting to be moved or enlightened. Take it as an interesting and controversial take on one of the world's oldest conspiracies.
I enjoyed it.