The DaVinci code was a smart, riveting book that was made into an exceptional movie. The rest of his books/movies may not be quite as good, but they are still entertaining. There are a lot of plot holes in this one, and if you haven’t read the book I think you will be confused by the story a bit. But that shouldn’t get in the way of having an enjoyable movie experience. Tom Hanks plays Robert Langdon, the Harvard symbologist whose expertise is needed to help the CDC stop a world-wide pandemic from happening. As always, Langdon uses his brains, rather than his brawn, to solve the mystery. I enjoyed Irrfan Khan’s ( you have seen him in Life of Pi and Jurassic World) performance as Harry Sims, even though I am not sure exactly what his character was all about. Also, Felicity Jones gives a decent performance as a doctor who joins forces with Langdon after he is grazed by a bullet and sent to the emergency room. I do relish the way these movies feature art and literature and take us to famous landmarks and museums. This one takes you to Venice, Florence and Istanbul among others. The Da Vinci Code inspired my husband and I to make a trip to Rosslyn Chapel in Scotland. Perhaps when we visit Italy, we may have to visit the Palazzo Vecchio to check out Dante’s death mask!
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Saw this movie last night (date night w/ wife!). Both of us enjoyed this movie. We did so for the plot twists & the location cinematography (sp.?). Having been to these places in my travels, thought movie stayed true to the book w/o taking out too much. I had read book when it first came out but wife had not. Read in other places that this movie did not do as well (money-wise) as people had hoped. Hope they continue to make Robert Langdon movies..
Hi John! I,too, have read the book and agree that it did stay true. Bill and I are thinking of making our next trip to Italy so will definitely want to check out some of these places. Robert Langdon is a great thinking man’s (or woman’s) action hero. I do hope they keep the books, and therefore the movies, coming!