The Da Vinci Code is a 2006 feature film, which is based on the bestselling 2003 novel The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown.It was the second highest grossing film of 2006.
Some controversial interpretations of Christian history in both the book and movie, they were criticized by the Catholic Church. There were even protesters outside some of the movie theaters, but in the opening weekend the film earned over $224 Million. Eventually it would reach over $758 Million.
Directed by Ron Howard [Happy Days],produced by Brian Grader and John Calley and staring Tom Hanks 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.
This mystery could could call into question the very foundation of Christianity.
The film opens with a man being pursued by a mysterious hooded character carrying a handgun through one of the Grand Gallery in the Louvre. While trying to evade the man, he is confronted by him and the man reveals himself as Silas. Silas demands the location of the Priory's clef de voûte or "keystone." Under threat of death, Saunière finally confesses the keystone is kept in the sacristy of Church of Saint-Sulpice, "beneath the Rose." Silas thanks him, and then shoots him in the stomach any way.
The police ask for the help of Dr.Robert Langdon [Tom Hanks]who is a Professor of Religious Symbology at Harvard University in trying to solve this murder of renowned curator Jacques Saunière of the Louvre Museum in Paris.The interpretation of hidden messages in Leonardo's famous works, including the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, figure prominently in the solution to the mystery.
Jacques Saunière was the Grand Master of the Priory of Sion and therefore knew the hidden location of the keystone, which leads to the Holy Grail and documents which would shake the foundation of Christianity and the Church. He was killed in an attempt to extract this information from him and eliminate the top members of the Priory of Sion. Even though all four of the leaders of the Priory of Sion are killed, the secret is not lost, since there is still a contingency plan which will keep the organization and its secret alive.
The whole film is actually a misrepresentation of the core beliefs of Christianity. It is more of an exploration of alternative religious history. It is no wonder that there were protesters outside the theaters when it was first released. If you are looking for an alternative story about Jesus and his life, this is definitely the movie for you.
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