The Da Vinci Code (2006): Murder and Mystery at the Louvre

     Directed by Ron Howard, based on the best-selling novel by Dan Brown, The Da Vinci Code (2006) was unavoidably met with controversy and protest. In the story, a murder at the Louvre triggers a quest that involves seeking the true Holy Grail and exposing the greatest cover-up in history, that Jesus Christ fathered a child with Mary Magdalene and his bloodline continues to the present day. Secret organizations the Priory of Sion and Opus Dei are featured prominently. Filmed at great cultural and historical landmarks throughout France and the United Kingdom, the cinematography is excellent. Symbolism, riddles, Art, puzzles and mystery make for a thrilling two and a half hours. The actors all do a fine job, including Tom Hanks as Robert Langdon, Audrey Tautou as Sophie Neveu, Ian McKellen, Paul Bettany and Alfred Molina.

Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou and the Mona Lisa: The Da Vinci Code

Audrey Tautou and Tom Hanks at the Louvre: The Da Vinci Code

Audrey Tautou and Tom Hanks: The Da Vinci Code

"The Last Supper" by Leonardo da Vinci: The Da Vinci Code

Mary Magdalene and Audrey Tautou: The Da Vinci Code

Audrey Tautou, Ian McKellen and Tom Hanks: The Da Vinci Code

Audrey Tautou and the cryptex: The Da Vinci Code

Paul Bettany and Audrey Tautou: The Da Vinci Code

Audrey Tautou and the Dark Con of Man: The Da Vinci Code

Audrey Tautou and Tom Hanks: The Da Vinci Code

Audrey Tautou: The Da Vinci Code

"The Da Vinci Code"- movie trailer