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The Da Vinci Code (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [2006]
enlarge	Director: Ron Howard Actors: Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou, Jean Reno, Ian McKellen, Paul Bettany Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent.UK Category: DVD List Price: ~~£24.99~~ Buy Used: £0.87 as of 22/11/2009 13:59 GMT details You Save: £24.12 (97%) New (16) Used (52) Collectible (3) from £0.87 Seller: zoverstocks Rating: 116 reviews Sales Rank: 5826 Format: Anamorphic, Dubbed, PAL Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired), Dutch (Subtitled), Hindi (Subtitled), Czech (Subtitled), Italian (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), Czech (Dubbed), Italian (Dubbed) Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over Region: 2 Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1 Number Of Discs: 2 Running Time: 143 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 5035822086234 ASIN: B000BYAELU Theatrical Release Date: 2006 Release Date: October 16, 2006 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.co.uk Review Critics and controversy aside, iThe Da Vinci Code/i is a verifiable blockbuster. Combine the film's huge worldwide box-office take with over 100 million copies of Dan Brown's book sold, and The Da Vinci Code has clearly made the leap from pop-culture hit to a certifiable franchise (games and action figures are sure to follow). The leap for any story making the move from book to big screen, however, is always more perilous. In the case of iThe Da Vinci Code/i, the story is concocted of such a preposterous formula of elements that you wouldn't envy Akiva Goldsman, the screenwriter who was handed a potentially unfilmable book and asked to make a filmable script out of it. Goldsman's solution was to have the screenplay follow the book as closely as possible, with a few needed changes, including a better ending. The result is a film that actually makes slightly better entertainment than the book.p So if you're like most of the world, by now you've read the book and know that it starts out as a murder mystery. While lecturing in Paris, noted Harvard Professor of Symbology Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) is summoned to the Louvre by French police help decipher a bizarre series of clues left at the scene of the murder of the chief curator, Jacques Sauniere. Enter Sophie Neveu (Audrey Tautou), gifted cryptologist and Sauniere's granddaughter. Neveu and Langdon are forced to team up to solve the mystery, and from there the story is propelled across Europe as it balloons into a modern-day mini-quest for the Holy Grail, complete with alternative theories about the life of Christ, ancient secret societies headed by historical figures like Leonardo Da Vinci, secret codes, conniving bishops, daring escapes, car chases, and, of course, a murderous albino monk controlled by a secret master who calls himself "The Teacher." p Taken solely as a mystery thriller, the movie almost works--despite some gaping holes--mostly just because it keeps moving forward at the breakneck pace set in the book. Brown's greatest trick might have been to have the entire story take place in a day so that the action is forced to keep going, despite some necessary pauses for exposition. Hanks and Tautou are just fine together but not exactly a memorable screen pair; meanwhile, Sir Ian McKellen's scenery-chewing as pivotal character Sir Leigh Teabing is just what the film needs to keep it from taking itself too seriously. In the end, this hit movie is just like a good roller-coaster ride: try not to think too much about it--just sit back and enjoy the trip. i--Daniel Vancini, Amazon.com/i

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 116 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...24 Next » Brilliant!!! September 20, 2006 bubble (soton) 35 out of 49 found this review helpful i dont know how people can say this is a rubbish film!it was exactly like the book!but you cant have evrything the same because the film would be like 6 hours long, its the same with Harry Potter and the LOTR trilogy. br / br /there is absolutley nothing wrong with Tom Hanks acting. he was precisley what i thought his character should be!if his acting was that bad the director would've made him do it again for gods sake! br / br /you cant recreate a book in a film and expect it to be exactly the same, their two totally different medias for a start.its much easier to get the effects you want in a book because you can explain it better, create an atmosphere with words?its completely different when your making a film. br / br / Brilliant! September 10, 2007 D. G. Parrott (Out There!) 6 out of 8 found this review helpful Forget all the negative reviews - I personally thought that this was a damn good film! br / br /With good solid performances from Tom Hanks, Audrey Tatou Sir Ian McKellan... Kudos too, to Jean Reno and a notable acknowledgement to Paul Bettany as the slightly psychotic monk Silas. br / br /Alfred Molina is also in the film, cast well as a Bishop, even Jurgen Prochnow has a small part as the manager of a swiss bank. br / br /The film moves at a cracking pace, and although not as good as the book - What film ever is? - It is still a worthy movie to have in your dvd collection. I enjoyed watching January 9, 2008 D. mair 2 out of 2 found this review helpful I watched the film first and was intrigued from the offset. Totally engrosed in the story I then sought to read the book. I have to agree with some comments made about the chemistry between Langdon and Sophie. In the film it felt more like Robert was a protecter much like a father figure where as in the book he is the love interest. The book also goes into alot more detail about the symbolism and Magdalena. It would have been good for clarity if there was more information in the film. Overall I realy enjoyed the film and would recomend anyone with an open mind to watch the film. The Da Vinci Code October 2, 2006 L. Mason (Liverpool, UK) 20 out of 31 found this review helpful Really enjoyed the movie. Comparing this book-to-film-movie with the Harry Potters, for example, it was a lot better than I expected. Since watching the film, I've half read the book, and actually found the film easier to follow and more gripping. It seemed fairly fast paced and exciting, however, in some parts, it was easy to miss vital twists in the storyline, if you hadn't read the book already. Highly recommended viewing if you like Paul Bettany though. THIS IS A GREAT FILM.....with only a few minor flaws!! March 27, 2007 Terry Manning (UK) 6 out of 9 found this review helpful It's always a very difficult task to adapt a massively successful book for the big screen, so director Ron Howard and Akiva Goldsman, who wrote the screenplay, were never going to please everyone!! br / br /I loved Dan Brown's novel and I thoroughly enjoyed this film, and fail to see why so many reviewers have been so negative. It's by and large faithful to the book (with one or two plot simplifications), the action cracks along at pace, and the casting is excellent. Most importantly though, I think the film captures the 'spirit' of the book. br / br /Tom Hanks is perfect as Robert Langdon (Dan Brown never intended R.L. to be an Indiana Jones type character!) Sir Ian Mckellen is on top form as Sir Leigh Teabing (even though he bears no physical resemblance to the fictional character he plays) and Jean Reno, Audrey Tautou and Alfred Molina are all excellent. However, it's Paul Bettany's intense and menacing portrayal of Silas that completely steals the show. (There really should have been a 'Best Supporting Actor' nomination!) br / br /As several previous reviewers have pointed out, there are differences from the book, especially the ending, but they do not detract from what is a well written, well cast and fast paced movie. Unfortunately the 'purists' out there will always look to find fault (as if they could do better!), but for myself I could only criticise one or two small details! For example, in the book Silas drives an Audi and in the film it's a Renault (rumour has it this was to keep the French happy as much of the film was of course shot on location there!!) br / br /The two disc special edition DVD is well worth the premium over the single disc version with it's special features and interviews, which include Ron Howard and Dan Brown. The sound and picture quality are also excellent. br / br /If you have not read the book, I urge you to do so before seeing the DVD as it will help you to fully appreciate how good this movie is....just ignore those negative reviews!! Showing reviews 1-5 of 116 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...24 Next »

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