I Am From The Surete. It's A Sort Of French F.B.I.

[poliphilo]

The Da Vinci Code is a Hitchcock chase movie in which the McGuffin takes the starring role.

I think I've understood why people love it so. This New Age conspiracy stuff is addictive. What a pity none of it is true.

But take away the excitement of the ideas, and its a dull ride.

There's no chemistry between Hanks and Tatou. Instead they conduct a seminar on the run.

Almost anyone would have been better in this role than Hanks. What a pity Cary Grant was unavailable.

The energy picks up when Ian McKellen is on screen and subsides when he leaves.

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Stewart and Grant- arguably the two greatest actors in the history of Hollywood.

My favourites, anyway.

Yes, I had Charade in mind- plus North by Northwest and To Catch a Thief. Those films have a lightness of touch that the Da Vinci Code is entirely lacking.