The Da Vinci Code (2006)

DVD CASE/SIDE

MPPA Certifcate Number: 41475

Length of film:  149 Minutes (Extended Cut: 174 Minutes)

Rated: PG-13

Genre: Mystery, Thriller

Director: Ron Howard

Starring: Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou, Jean Reno, Ian McKellen, Paul Bettany, Alfred Molina, Eitenne Chicot)

IMDB Rank: 6.6/10

Part 1 Time:  72 Minutes (Extended Cut: 97 Minutes)

Part 2 Time:  77 Minutes (Extended Cut: 78 Minutes)

Where does the first part end?  Captain Bezu Fache (Jean Reno) and Lt. Collet (Eitenne Chicot) speak outside of Sir Leigh Teabing’s (Ian McKellen) estate.

Final line of dialogue on the first part: “Stay out of my way on this, Collet,” states Captain Bezu Fache, as they discuss what their next move is in apprehending Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) and Sophie Neveu (Audrey Tautou).

First line of dialogue on the second part: “Did you kill Jacques Sauniere?” Sophis Neveu questions Silas (Paul Bettany) onboard Sir Leigh Teabing’s aircraft.

How jarring is it when the first part ends? Somewhat/Jarring, Robert Langdon, Sophie Neveu, and Sir Leigh Teabing have escaped from the French Police. Will Langdon, Sophie Neveu, and Sir Leigh Teabing discover the mystery of the Holy Grail?

Which part is better? Part one is better as we are able to experience the pressure felt by Robert Langdon and Sophie Neveu, who look to solve the mystery of the Holy Grail, as they are perused by the French Police. The information and story-line presented in part one is also better as it provides many possibilities as to what the Holy Grail is and its significance/importance.

Academy Awards: None