The Da Vinci Codemovie | 2006 -

Released in May 2006, is a mystery thriller directed by Ron Howard and based on Dan Brown’s best-selling 2003 novel. Despite a polarized critical reception, it became a massive commercial hit, grossing over $760 million worldwide and becoming the second-highest-grossing film of its year. Plot Overview

The story begins with the unusual murder of a curator inside the Louvre Museum in Paris. Harvard symbology professor Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) is called to the scene, only to discover he is the prime suspect. Aided by French police cryptologist Sophie Neveu (Audrey Tautou), Langdon escapes and embarks on a trans-European quest to clear his name and solve a series of cryptic puzzles hidden within the works of Leonardo da Vinci. The Da Vinci CodeMovie | 2006

The trail leads them through iconic historical sites—including the in London and Westminster Abbey —as they attempt to uncover a 2,000-year-old secret regarding the Holy Grail that could shake the foundations of Christianity. Key Cast and Crew FILM REVIEW: The Da Vinci Code (2006) | by Brandon Smith Released in May 2006, is a mystery thriller