The Da Vinci Code (2006)

Director: Ron Howard

Starring: Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou, Ian McKellen, Jean Reno, Paul Bettany

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.

There’s no denying this is a very controversial film, and you either love it or hate it. I loved it! Despite the film’s religious aspect that offended a lot of people when it was released (and today still) the film is a fascinating, suspenseful action adventure thriller.  Credible performances from a top-notch cast make the film that much more enjoyable. Audrey Tautou is good as usual, as was Tom Hanks. The visual effects are subtle, yet very effective. I enjoyed this immensely from beginning to end!

The film was a huge box office success, earning $758 million on a $125 million budget. The film also received numerous award nominations, including Best Original Score, Best Composer, Best Sound, Best Visual Effects.