Good Film

Rating: 7/10 (11 June 2006)

I don't know why people hate this film, whether for religious or actually film related reasons, the film is great, not an epic spectacular but still great. It isn't gonna sweep the Oscars or anything.
Da Vinci's main strengths lie in it's supportive roles Audrey Tautou, Ian McKellan and especially Paul Bettany as Silas. Tautou was amazing and very believable as Sophie Neveu, Ian McKellan as per usual was both entertaining and very into his character of Leigh Teabing. But as great as Ian was Paul Bettany was just that little bit better, making Silas (as he is) violent yet very real and human with real feelings and emotions (I felt sorry when he died). All three deserve Oscar Nominations, Oscar wins for Bettany and Tautou.
A lot of people bash Tom Hanks for this, but I think it's only because everyone has their on image of who Robert Langdon was. It isn't the usual stellar Tom Hanks performance, but he is still good.
The cinematography of Da Vinci's flashbacks are also incredible.Oscar Nomination.
There are only three faults:Not enough of Jean Reno. It lacked a spark that I think falls under Ron Howards fault. He's a great director but I think wrong for this movie. Personally I think David Fincher (Fight Club, Se7en, The Game) should've done it, the story is perfect for him and would've been great for his career, he would have made it darker, edgier and more of a thriller.
Overall, great film.