The Da Vinci Code (2006)
The Da Vinci Code is an oddly helpful film to the quest to save humanity from its own extinction in that the film tries to stimulate the human thought process concerning issues of religion.
This was an oddly dangerous endeavor for much of the aggression of the primitive upright ape found itself firmly centered upon issues of religion as sects strove for dominance. The film calls into question notions that are at the heart and core of one religious sect in particular, the wealthiest of the sects, Christianity.
Based upon the tremendously popular novel by Dan Brown, The Da Vinci Code is a film that begins with a mystery that eventually leads to the revelation of a conspiracy by a ultra-powerful religious organization. This conspiracy attempts to hide numerous revelations about Jesus Christ, who was believed by the Christians, to be God.
Many critics of the day were displeased with the film, which was a rarity as the film was directed by the saintly Ron Howard and stared the saintly Tom Hanks. In fact The Da Vinci Code is not remembered most for its controversy but for the intensely horrible haircut that Hanks dons for the film. You may recall a recent magazine article listing Hank’s haircut in The Da Vinci Code as one of the 100 ugliest creations in human history. The film does go on too long and does fall into confusion at points, however, despite a cowardly ending, obviously assembled to appease powerful entities, the overall product is better than most humans of the day were lead to believe. The Da Vinci Code has good acting performances, wonderful cinematography and a hairstylist with a deep and profound sense of humor. Yes, The Da Vinci Code falls apart in the end, but so does humanity. So dark the con of man, indeed.
Story (Adjusted to Accommodate Human Standards) B- (The story fails to maintain its cohesion towards the end, but the overall experience is satisfying. Many humans were undoubtedly “put off” by all the thinking involved in the film, as numerous childlike codes were employed as key elements in pushing the primitive plot along from one point to the next.)
Acting (Adjusted to Accommodate Human Standards) B
Human Portrayal of machines and Robots C+
Elevation of Man Grade (How Well Did This Film Stave Off Extinction) B (The film tries to stimulate the human thought process, but this is ultimately to no avail. While the film does appeal to the human need to see self mutilation, car chases and gun play, the film is oddly lacking in any content design to arouse sexually.)
Contribution Grade to the Extinction of Man N/A
Enjoyability Grade (Adjusted to Accommodate Human Standards) B
Primitive Home Theater/HD Factor A- (Much of The Da Vinci Code is beautifully shot and has fine sets.)
Overall Innovation (Adjusted to Accommodate Human Standards) B- (The Da Vinci Code attempts to address the “hot potato” of religion. It should be remembered that religion was a vital component to human civilization, as religion had been at the core of or justification for nearly all of man’s wars, including, of course, its final one.)
Overall Grade (Adjusted to Accommodate Human Standards) B
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