A murder in Paris’ Louvre Museum and cryptic clues in some of Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous paintings lead to the discovery of a religious mystery. For 2,000 years a secret society closely guards information that — should it come to light — could rock the very foundations of Christianity.
What's wrong with The Da Vinci Code can be summed up in one word: everything!
– Rex Reed,
New York Observer,
23 May 2006
rotten:
If only it were allowed to be merely a cheesy romp, an Indy Jones movie with more sophisticated stereotypes and far less humor. But apparently this is no mere pop novel-turned-high-hat megaplex product.
– Michael Atkinson,
Village Voice,
24 May 2006
fresh:
... a first-rate thriller ...
– Richard Roeper,
Ebert & Roeper,
24 May 2006
rotten:
Even as a visual aid, The Da Vinci Code is a deep-dyed disappointment. Paris by night never looked murkier.
– Joe Morgenstern,
Wall Street Journal,
22 Jun 2006
rotten:
Completing the trail of cryptic clues simply becomes an end in and of itself -- think Sudoku: The Movie -- with little in the way of whimsy, star chemistry or excitement to enliven the dour plod.