The Da Vinci Code
Lacy, Norris J., Arthuriana
The Da Vinci Code, Columbia Pictures (2006), directed by Ron Howard from a script by Akiva Goldsman (based on the novel by Dan Brown); producers Brian Grazer and John Galley. Cinematography by Salvatore Totino; score by Hans Zimmcr. With Tom Hanks (Robert Langston), Audrey Tautou (Sophie Neveu), Ian McKellen (Leigh Teabing), Jean Reno (Bezu Fache), Paul Bettany (Silas), Alfred Molina (Bishop Aringarosa). 148 minutes.
Let's begin with what is good about this film. First, Ian McKellen is excellent as Leigh Teabing. He manages to give his character a bit of depth-and even a bit of charm until Teabing finally shows his true colors. Second, the movie features many of the novel's …
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Publication information:
Article title: The Da Vinci Code.
Contributors: Lacy, Norris J. - Author.
Journal title: Arthuriana.
Volume: 16.
Issue: 4
Publication date: Winter 2006.
Page number: 83+.
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