Likewise, the surround sound picks up on subtle cues and ambient sounds. The few elements of extreme action are presented quite well with the Dolby TrueHD 5.1 audio track. This is more of a thinking man's thriller, and thus the film lacks any extended shootouts or car chases. The visuals are very good, but not quite as good as we might expect.įor an action thriller that includes a seeming "race against time," there isn't much in the way of intense surround sound. However, for a film set in legendary art museums, famous churches and other notable locations the disc fails to provide a knock-out punch.
The 2.40:1 widescreen presentation is very good, and generally free of any visual distractions or noticeable problems. And the film's many visual flashbacks should make for an enjoyable history lesson even for those who aren't history buffs. With its famous tourist destination landmarks as the backdrop, this Blu-ray Disc is the next best thing to a European vacation. Need a second opinion? Check out Joe Lozito's review of the theatrical release of The Da Vinci Code. Even hardcore "code breakers" of secrets may just wish to get the point already! Don't get me wrong - it's still an enjoyable film, but at times it feels both a bit too dense with information, and a little bit plodding in its pace. But as full as the theatrical version was with twists and turns, the extended edition only manages to extend the length without necessarily extending the enjoyment. The story - how the greatest secret of all time remained a secret, protected by the Knights Templar and later a secret society of guardians - is first rate. Dan Brown's riveting page-turner and New York Times best-seller, "The Da Vinci Code" made for an exciting story on the big screen, although the frantic pace packed with convenient coincidences made it a little hard to follow, even with our suspension of disbelief firmly in place.
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