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At midnight, Jacques Sauniere, the venerable curator of the Louvre in Paris, the sacred temple of western art, was mysteriously murdered. His body was placed in the shape of Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting "The Vitruvian Man", leaving a string of incomprehensible codes and a postscript "Find robert langdon" beside him. Robert langdon, an expert in semiotics at Harvard University, was giving a lecture in Paris. He was awakened by a phone call at midnight and hurried to the museum.

At the same time, officer Fache of the French Central Judicial Police, Sauniere's granddaughter, and sophie neveu, an expert in code deciphering, also arrived at the scene. In the face of a lot of weird passwords, Langdon was also confused at first. However, with the help of Sophie, the two soon discovered that the hidden clues were hidden in Leonardo da Vinci's works of art! The mystery gradually uncovered the tip of the iceberg in decryption ...

In the step-by-step investigation, Langdon and Naif found that what they were looking for might be a groundbreaking historical secret, which might change the history of mankind! In order to solve this complicated mystery as soon as possible, Langdon and Neve started a non-stop trip, and they were constantly being chased on the way. In a thrilling battle of wits with the mysterious behind-the-scenes manipulator, can they unlock the Da Vinci code and find out the shocking old truth that may disappear forever in the dust of history? !

The Da Vinci Code: Movie Reviews from Various Countries

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Rolling Stone Magazine's Review of Da Vinci Code

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From the upsurge that the original novel was translated into 44 languages and sold more than 50 million copies worldwide, to the uproar that the author dan brown was accused of plagiarism, and then to the Vatican's boycott of this heretical film, which was regarded as anti-Christ by western churches, The Da Vinci Code was destined to have a subversive influence on traditional Christianity from the day it was published. Fortunately, the days when the church came to power have long since become history, and there is no need to worry that the black terror plague under the guise of Jesus will spread again. In a pluralistic society, the invincible position of Christianity has finally revealed its ordinary side.

I have always been indifferent to religious culture, and the reason why I can persist in reading the original book is mostly because of dan brown's exquisite writing style and suspenseful plots. But I am skeptical about the commercial behavior of putting the original work on the screen. After all, the imagination space brought by words is completely different from the complex cognition formed by vision, hearing and other senses. Once many things are visualized, it is easy to lose their original attraction, especially The Da Vinci Code, which creates suspense, interprets complex symbols of western religious history and creates psychological terror. As a result, although Ron Howard, Tom Hanks and Audrey Tautou cooperated hand in hand, The Da Vinci Code, as the opening film of Cannes Film Festival, the highest hall of film art, was still unsatisfactory, and only thanklessly created a dull suspense of 120 minutes.

Even if we look at the film with a tolerant attitude, regardless of whether we are loyal to the original, The Da Vinci Code lacks a coherent sense of urgency and thrilling elements. The roles of Tom Hanks and Audrey Tautou in the film are doomed that they are not "superman" like professional agents. Too many hot scenes will only have the opposite effect of usurping the role of the host. But at the beginning of the film, Ron Howard insisted on arranging Audrey Tadu to have a super "spicy" driving skill show, and immediately positioned a mentally retarded woman as an extraordinary strong person, and Hollywood-style entertainment standards were overbearing and annoying. According to the style and structure of the novel, The Da Vinci Code should be a film full of literary suspense. How to simplify complex puzzles and let the audience participate in solving them can be said to be the key to the success of the film. It's a pity that scattered plots and pale characterization, relying solely on Tom Hanks to unlock theological symbols, are too ridiculous, especially the final decryption process of Apple is simply a journey to the West, which is ridiculous. Tom Hanks's incompetence, Audrey Tautou's non-participation, and their inability to spark the expected sparks, together with the rich artistic atmosphere in Paris and London and the atmosphere of religious worship, have all become the "chicken ribs" of The Da Vinci Code with all-encompassing ambitions but full of loopholes.

Silas, the ascetic, should be the most brilliant character in the whole film. His inner guilt and pain far exceed the pain of scarred skin. In the fanatical religious belief and cold eyes, we read a strong taste of tragedy. Ron Howard didn't write much about him, but he showed profound skills. Whether it is the mirror position or the background music, his naked body is full of mystery and powerful deterrence, which is far more infectious than the two protagonists.

I don't want to discuss too much about religious beliefs. If I am as powerless as I am to obscure western religious views, the film The Da Vinci Code will be more vivid and popular than the novel. This story is a bit like unofficial history's, which can arouse people's innate curiosity (in fact, it is gossip). In my opinion, the "great achievements" of Constantine the Great can best represent the essence of religion. In the final analysis, it's just the tools and lies of the rulers. The Christian campaign to eliminate witches reminds me of movie master Derel's Angry Day. The cruelty and darkness of human nature, even under the high-sounding excuse, is still shocking.

First of all, the film simplifies the process of cracking the password in the original work and basically adopts a straightforward way, which is undoubtedly a smart move. In the original, Jacques? Sauniere's password clues are numerous, and new passwords are often set in passwords (for example, there are two password boxes in the original book that emphasize dualism, which are set layer by layer). For novels, the process of layer-by-layer decryption will undoubtedly stimulate readers to be unwilling to release the volume, but in the film of more than two hours, the overly complicated decryption process will inevitably disrupt the narrative rhythm of the film and make the audience ponder. Therefore, the director carefully stripped off the cover-up technique of the "Da Vinci Code" in the book, leaving only the main line of the code that can trigger the narrative climax, and also skimmed some password cracking methods, such as Fibonacci sequence combination, to make the clues of the film clear. As long as the audience keeps up with the rhythm of the film, they don't have to spend more time thinking about the method of password cracking, so they can concentrate on enjoying the progress of the plot. However, any form of adaptation is a double-edged sword for bestsellers. In the process of simplifying, the mysterious mystery and plot in the original seems to have lost its charm, which makes the mystery of the Holy Grail seem to be simple and easy to understand, and also dilutes the suspense color of the film to some extent, which is a pity. But then again, I think this is a helpless and correct choice. As a film creator, you should know how to strike a balance between being loyal to the original work and respecting the law of film creation. At this point, Ron Howard's The Da Vinci Code is quite good. Anyway, I don't believe anyone can praise it better (maybe Zhang Jizhong? )。

Secondly, the audio-visual processing of the password cracking process in the film is very successful, which reflects the full understanding of the original artistic conception and superb film skills. Originally, this is also an arduous task that the film must complete. Whether for readers who have seen the original work or pure movie audiences, everyone is eager for the secrets conveyed by the author to be presented in a very dramatic way through the film language. Obviously, Ron Howard has also made great efforts. There are at least three impressive places: first, in the process of analyzing the legend of the Holy Grail in The House of Taibin, the history of the priory in Jiashan Mountain was reviewed many times, and the flashback lens roughly included major historical events such as the Battle of the Holy Land, Black Friday, and the Western Expedition, and the picture was rigorous, concise and atmospheric. In Ian Macland's gentle narration, the shocking secret about Jesus' blood mentioned in the original work is clearly outlined. The explanation of the clue of Magdalene implied in The Last Supper is presented very concisely through the high-tech equipment in the film. The multimedia processing method of Jesus and Magdalene exchanging positions and snuggling up to each other is a perfect teaching courseware even if it is placed in a university classroom. The second place is Westminster Abbey. Under the threat of Taibin, Langdon pondered the clue about "ball" in Newton's tomb. Through moderate computer effects, a three-dimensional Newton statue appeared in Langdon's imagination. When the virtual lens hovers around the statue, it tells a mysterious poem with a voiceover. Finally, the camera slowly stays in Newton's tall but empty hands, and the camera changes from sharp to slow. Of course, for a great scientist like Newton, his tombstone statue certainly involves his greatest scientific discovery-gravity, and the opportunity to popularize this theory is precisely the key to the password box. This kind of treatment is simple and intuitive, and it also subtly leaves a little suspense for the audience who don't know the answer. This is indeed a very pleasant practice. The third place appeared at the end of the film. When Langdon finally solved the mystery and paid tribute to the Holy Grail, with the help of computer special effects, the lens swam across the glass square cone of the Louvre without hindrance, showing the cuboid cone representing the blade and the Holy Grail, the masterpiece of master artists and the brilliant starry sky above the glass roof in turn. Finally, the audience luckier than Langdon in the film can see the face of the Holy Grail. This spectacular shot accurately reproduces the structure of the Louvre pyramid and perfectly interprets the novel's transcendental imagination of reality. The use of atmospheric lens combined with inspirational music makes both the audience and the protagonist feel awe. Finally, Langdon bowed to the Holy Grail like a knight. He not only bowed down to the secret of Jesus, but also paid tribute to the truth of history and another devout belief that came out of the fog of the Millennium. This also reminds me of the most touching conclusion in the novel-"He seems to hear a woman's voice ... it is full of years of wisdom ... gently rising from the cracks in the ground of Ran Ran ..."

Although many religious disputes are involved, The Da Vinci Code can only handle the film in a low-key and clever way, but with the efforts of producers and directors, the film still presents a high quality. As for the shortcomings that have been criticized, such as the failure of the hero and heroine to spark, Hanks is like sleepwalking. I like the Langdon created by Hanks very much. After all, The Da Vinci Code is not raiders of the lost ark. The protagonist in the original book is a scholar, and the book often uses a lot of historical and theoretical statements to express the wisdom of the protagonist. If you put it in a movie, it will be really boring. . . . . .

Of course, some serious injuries are inevitable in movies. A secret that could not be explored by the world for two thousand years was completely cracked in the movie in less than one day. It feels a bit abrupt, but it belongs to the original. The process of reading often makes readers ignore the passage of time in books. Obviously, this book has only been written for one day, but it often takes several days to finish. It can be put into movies, and the narrative rhythm has been accelerated countless times. Of course, the defects are obvious. My biggest regret is that this film shows too little art treasures of the Louvre. At least we should pay more attention to a few famous paintings of Leonardo da Vinci, which are related to the plot and can satisfy the curiosity of the audience. It seems that American directors are not as showy as some of us, just trying to erase the traces of "scenery films". . .

Generally speaking, The Da Vinci Code has completed its mission, and it has not been lost. It is also a relatively exquisite Hollywood handicraft. For the audience, it only takes two and a half hours to be wonderful, and all kinds of criticisms are often deep love and responsibility. There is no need for such a film. . .

The Da Vinci Code-A Painful Choice

The Da Vinci Code tells a story about religion and belief. Through his rich knowledge of religion, mathematics and art, the author connected the clues and created a "history" that can almost be confused with the truth-maybe he is true, who knows? My appreciation of art lacks a foundation, and I also think that those semiotics and artistic things are only the means used by the author to express, not the purpose. As the saying goes, "the text carries the Tao", the author always has to explain something.

The film was boycotted by Catholics in many parts of Europe, but it should not encounter too many problems in China, because there are not many Christians in China, and most of them believe in Protestantism. More importantly, even many of these Christians are still so-called believers, and they don't understand the meaning of Christianity. However, the following problem is that many people just regard this film as a thriller that covers a lot of rich historical and cultural knowledge, and ignore the meaning that the original works want to express.

As time goes by, we see an elderly Newton studying theology hard and firmly believe that God has given the world the first driving force. In the film, Newton is called the leader of the priory of Mount Zion, an organization at that time. The author thinks that the priory around the mountain is real, and its duty is to protect a secret organization, and the secret of this secret organization will not be taken away by the Catholic church affiliated to the Vatican. Many famous people in history used to be the owners of this organization, such as Leonardo da Vinci, who left some evidence about real history in many of his masterpieces. The real history promoted by the author is that about 300 years after the death of Jesus, Christianity has developed to be strong enough that the Roman emperor Diocletian's crazy persecution of it could not stifle this new life. Later, Constantine the Great, the famous Constantine the Great, made Christianity the state religion for some reason-Constantine originally believed in the sun god, an out-and-out heretic-and held the famous Nicea Conference. Many religious issues were discussed at the meeting in an attempt to soften various beliefs. The most important thing is to determine one thing at this meeting, that is, the definition of Jesus: whether Jesus is God or man. The final result is to confirm the trinity of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, that is to say, Jesus, who had already been crucified, was worshipped as a god after this encounter. Of course, this opinion will be opposed by some Christians who insist on the historical truth, so these people will be beaten as pagans and persecuted-unless they are willing to give up their position. With the passage of time, it has been recognized by most people that God is God, but there are still a few "pagans" who insist on their own positions. In fact, they are the most loyal believers, loyal to Jesus' thoughts rather than divinity. There is a contradiction here that I don't understand. Since Newton, as a master of this heresy, should believe that Jesus is a man rather than a god, how can he put forward the view that God has given the world the first driving force? I think it can only be explained by the personality defect of this great scientist. After all, Newton was a man who did not hesitate to take any measures to improve his theory (even if it was despicable). But by Newton's time, Jesus had been deified for thousands of years. How do these pagans prove that Jesus is actually a mortal? Of course, even a mortal, Jesus is an extraordinary mortal. Written evidence can naturally be retained, but it is unconvincing without objective and powerful evidence. The focus is on Jesus' wife and descendants. That is to say, if Jesus has a wife and descendants, it means that Jesus is not the son of God or God himself, but a thinker and a mortal. Jesus' wife was cleverly painted by Leonardo da Vinci in the immortal painting The Last Supper, that is, the disciple on Jesus' left-in fact, the lover of Jesus. After Jesus was crucified, although the poor woman was designated as the heir, she was persecuted by other Christians who tried to deify Jesus and had to go into exile. Fortunately, she was pregnant with the flesh and blood of Jesus and gave birth to it. Then some believers-later called the Templars-have been protecting this blood until today. So as long as we find these descendants and identify them with the preserved dna of Jesus' wife, we can return the truth of history, so this persecution and concealment has lasted for thousands of years until today.

The point is, if Jesus is proved to be a mortal, what will happen to the beliefs of the whole western world? Collapse? Or what? How should those who firmly believe that the power of Jesus can bless themselves choose?

Hawking once suggested in A Brief History of Time that if there is no time-space boundary in this world, then according to the point of view of quantum mechanics, this world does not need God's help, that is to say, God also rolls dice and takes advantage of uncertainty; Einstein didn't believe that God would roll the dice, and he refused to accept quantum theory until his death. These two great scientists raised the question of God. Do they also believe that there is some kind of divine power in the world that affects the formation and development of the universe? Not long ago, there was a scientific discovery that the evidence given by Darwin in the theory of evolution that monkeys evolved into adults was false. Creationism and evolution have the same status in western textbooks, and even creationism has an advantage in some places. So, did God create us or did we create God?

I remember when I was a child, I often imagined the end of the dark night, further away in the starry sky at night, and after every flash of light, my mind would be blank, as if it were the world outside the world. In the book The Da Vinci Code, pagans also realized the dialogue with God through a ceremony (not mentioned in the movie, but written in Friends, why do they believe in the existence of God? ), this ceremony is the feeling that appears when sexual intercourse reaches its peak. So does God really exist? Can we talk to him?

God is often mentioned in Hegel's books, and one of the reasons why Hegel is called idealism is also because of this. However, by studying these philosophical books, we find that the god mentioned here is not what we usually think, but an objective law, an objective law that existed before human beings appeared. This objective law can be said to be not a certain law in physics, but the sum of all laws of other sciences, sociology and various disciplines, which is what we usually call truth. Everything in the world is based on truth and will not collapse. When we approach the truth, the world becomes better and better, and when we deviate from the truth, the world becomes dark. So we can see that science is similar to religion, and you must believe in it to explore it. We can say that we do not create truth, but seek truth and create the world through the guidance of truth. Then, we can say that truth created the world. When we combine truth with God, we are surprised to find that religion and philosophy overlap, so God also exists. You may be anxious to ask, so what do you mean by truth? I think I can tell you with a sentence from Laozi: Tao can be Tao, which is extraordinary. In other words, if you can tell the truth, it is not the truth. Please believe that this is not an escape term. I dare to use an inappropriate metaphor to explain how to understand the existence of truth-instead of describing the truth: from the theory of calculus, we can draw a conclusion that when the limit is infinitely close, it can be considered equal, so we can say that when you keep looking for the truth, you can be infinitely close to the truth and finally reach the truth. Of course, we must assume that you are not going the wrong way, and there is infinite life to reach this limit.

Therefore, it doesn't matter whether God is God in a sense, but it is important to some people, such as rulers. One of the reasons why Constantine first popularized Christianity was to realize the unification of the two Romans, and the best way to achieve unification is assimilation of faith, which is also the most effective means, and it is still used in China today. In order to obtain land and people and even satisfy the ambitions of rulers, or to protect their own civilization and land from infringement, rulers can also use people's beliefs to wage war on their opponents, so the Crusades and Islamic fighters marched westward, so there are still so many terrorist activities in the world. People get spiritual support from religion, and rulers control people through religion. I mean, in some cases. When most people who are still mediocre can't understand this belief, it is necessary for the rulers to put a glorious coat on this belief and worship those who can't explain the magical power of nature with a concrete image.

From this point of view, there seems to be no harm. People will benefit from defending their own civilization or opening up new territories, but the problem is that this kind of mental control has bound people's imagination and passion. When religious control reaches the extreme, the world will become a cup of boiled water, tasteless and stagnant. However, if we abandon faith, the spiritual world will collapse beyond our imagination. For example, during the vacuum period of faith in China since 1960s, we found that the country would go out of shape. So we have to make a painful choice between this, which do you want, faith or complete freedom. A person's choice will not have much influence on history, but if the whole choice determines the trajectory of history. Of course, they are not irreconcilable. Finding the right balance at the right time will solve many problems.

Some people say that I am too tired. Let them westerners go to work. We in China are atheists. But I have explained that this god is not a concrete image, but an abstract thing. How similar is history? Hundreds of years before Christians were massacred, Ying Zheng, the emperor of China, scoffed at Confucianism, and Confucian believers were excluded from China politics for a long time to do some boring rituals. Later, Westerners chose Christianity to control the people by deifying Jesus, while China chose Confucianism to strengthen the rule by transforming an idea and morality into political means in a dogmatic way. Before Confucianism entered the political arena, that is, before the mid-Western Han Dynasty, China people's creativity was as overwhelming as magma jet. Then, this creativity gradually disappears, and only when the country is in turmoil or bullied will it instinctively make some weak rebound. Napoleon once said that China was a sleeping lion. When he wakes up, the whole world will tremble. Fortunately, he is still sleeping. So what made us sleep for nearly two thousand years? Not Confucianism, but the reformed Confucian creed. Similarly, the west has been silent for hundreds of years under the rule of Christianity. When Mongolian Tieru, who has no faith, is looking forward to worshiping God and waving sabers at these two civilizations, we all have to surrender to the lower civilization. /kloc-After 0/5th century, the European continent woke up, but China continued to sleep. The reason for the awakening of the European continent is that some brave scientists have challenged the traditional church. The fundamental reason is that although Christianity is a kind of spiritual control, there are not many obstacles to assist it, and great thinkers have also played a role in promoting it. In the 1960s, China's * * * discovered this truth, so he also wanted to carry out spiritual transformation. However, due to the drastic reform and the strong subjective consciousness of * *, the reform was not successful, but left China with a deep pain that can't be calmed down so far. When an idea takes root, you can't eradicate it. Only by following the trend can we achieve good results. China people don't understand this truth? We used to know that when Xian Wenming-that is, Dayu cured the flood in this way, his father Xian Kun died because he insisted on these rules. Today, our children and grandchildren are faced with the same choice: what should we give up, what should we pursue, and how should we find this balance. This choice is doomed to be painful, but it is also necessary unless we want to continue to sleep. As the movie says: What matters is what you believe.