Looking back, The Da Vinci Code is a competent thriller that elevates its source material simply by having a world-class cast and director. It takes Dan Brown’s pulpy page-turner and gives it a veneer of prestige.
The casting is largely the film's saving grace. Tom Hanks, sporting a rather unfortunate mullet, brings a necessary Everyman quality to Langdon. While he lacks the rugged action-hero vibe, his conviction in the intellectual aspects of the role grounds the sometimes-absurd plot points. Ian McKellen is the standout performer as Sir Leigh Teabing, delivering a performance that is delightfully hammy and expository, yet incredibly engaging. He acts as the audience surrogate, gleefully explaining the "history" that drives the plot. codigo de da vinci youtube pelicula