![]() ![]() Its hero historian Robert Langdon, as played by loveable everyman Tom Hanks in the film, isn’t a violent go-getter like Indiana Jones but instead a logical, crafty nerd who uses his puzzle solving skills and historical knowledge to get out of tight situations. Add to that the rippling effects of 9/11 on the 00s and it’s not surprising audiences were looking for escapism.Īuthor Dan Brown’s massively successful adventure and suspense novel is filled with post-9/11 escapism. Punctuated by the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and the threat of global warming, as well as the Iraq War and the execution of Saddam Hussein, in retrospect the year seems pretty grim. ![]() The 00s are a decade remembered for turmoil, and 2006 is no different. It revealed a large divide in popular opinion in 2006. Critically panned, and protested by the church, it nonetheless was a highly anticipated and hugely successful movie among audiences. The Da Vinci Code is a film viewed by critics and artists as a frustrating byproduct of the 00s. How The Da Vinci Code Became an Escapist Hit AugBy ![]()
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