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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: £0.37 as of 20/3/2010 20:14 GMT details You Save: £24.62 (99%) New (20) Used (67) Collectible (6) from £0.37 Seller: zoverstocks Rating: 176 reviews Sales Rank: 14209 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 176 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...36 Next » 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. Stop moaning about bad adaptions of books! November 13, 2009 Columbine (London) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful Yes, of course a lengthy novel is going to be difficult to adapt into a film lasting a couple of hours, so get over it and enjoy it as a piece of film making! br / br /I had read the book and still loved the film. None of the subject matter was a surprise (like many I had already read the Holy Blood and the Holy Grail) but I like the way that in this story it is much more on a personal level. Personally I had found the novel rather rambling, so it was refreshing to see a bit of pace without all the padding. The acting is excellent and the flash back sequences beautifully filmed. Better than given credit for February 1, 2007 M. C. Batson (UK) 6 out of 8 found this review helpful I read the book when it came out and loved it, it's one of the best books I have read!! br /When I heard they were making a film from the book I was a little worried because I didn't want them to spoil how good the book was. Hearing Tom Hanks was playing the lead role I just couldn't imagine it and hoped he would do the part justice. br /I got this DVD the day it came out and I couldn't wait to watch it and I wasn't disappointed. The most disappointed I was was with Tom Hanks as Robert Langdon because he looks the part (kinda) but he isn't how I fully pictured the character and this ruins it slightly for me. br /But the story is amazing (there is big chunks cut out and bits changed) and it kept me on the edge of my seat waiting for the next bit of the puzzle to unravel. br /The scences were great as was the directing and the acting. This is now one my my favourite films and I adore it. br /Buy it, if you haven't already!! br / The Da Vinci Code October 16, 2006 Stotty (Isle of Wight, United Kingdom) An amazing movie. One of the best movies i've ever seen. Must have! Masterpiece October 17, 2006 Mr. Ar French (UK) Saw this film in the cinema and i said then i thought it was brilliant. Even religious people can watch this film because at the end Tom Hanks says something that can make anyone watch it without being offended. I personally dont believe in any religion but this film is very good and my friend who is jewish wants to see it. Please dont listen to the reviews that say its herecy because thats just an extremists view if you a normal film lover then you will watch this film and love it. The film is very close to the book too with only a few bits taken out so if you are a fan of the book you wont be dissapointed. br / br /Watch this film whatever you believe in, its good. Showing reviews 1-5 of 176 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...36 Next »

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