'Da Vinci Code' Misses the Mark for CriticsTue May 16, 6:52 PM ET
By DAVID GERMAIN, AP Movie Writer
CANNES, France - "The Da Vinci Code" drew lukewarm praise, shrugs of indifference, some jeering laughter and a few derisive jabs Tuesday from arguably the world's toughest movie crowd: critics at the Cannes Film Festival.
The filmmakers add some twists and variations here and there, but the general thrust of the novel remains intact, including its theory that Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene were married and had a child, which has prompted denouncements from many Christians.
Technorati @ IMdb says:Genre: Drama / Mystery / Thriller
Tagline: Seek The Truth
Plot Outline:
A murder inside the Louvre and clues in Da Vinci paintings lead to the discovery of a religious mystery protected by a secret society for two thousand years -- which could shake the foundations of Christianity.
Cast (in credits order)
- Tom Hanks .... Robert Langdon
- Audrey Tautou .... Sophie Neveu
- Ian McKellen .... Sir Leigh Teabing
- Alfred Molina .... Bishop Aringarosa
- Jürgen Prochnow .... André Vernet
- Paul Bettany .... Silas
- Jean Reno .... Bezu Fache
- Etienne Chicot .... Lt. Collet
- Jean-Pierre Marielle .... Jacques Sauniere
- Clive Carter .... Detective Chief Inspector (Biggin Hill)
- Seth Gabel .... Michael the Cleric
User Comments:
Advice for potential viewers, 17 May 2006
Author: quint88 from United States
(26 out of 56 people found the following comment useful:-)
This film (and book) is being attacked left and right by conservative catholics who believe that it is a personal attack on their faith. Frankly, this is not true. The Da Vinci Code is a work of fiction that presents a different point of view than the predetermined catholic idea, and to some people, that is completely unacceptable.
I think that that point of view is somewhat...odd, because anyone who looks at it without bias will know that this movie is unlikely to change millions of minds about the life of Christ. It is entertainment that has a historical context. So don't' go into this movie with biased views of heresy or blasphemy or whatever you want to call it, just go in and try to have a good time.
Plot Outline: A murder in the Louvre and clues in Da Vinci paintings lead to the discovery of a religious mystery protected by a secret society for two thousand years -- which could shake the foundations of Christianity.
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