Protraph
Lack of good storyline.
StyleSk8r
At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.
Hattie
I didn’t really have many expectations going into the movie (good or bad), but I actually really enjoyed it. I really liked the characters and the banter between them.
Deanna
There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.
Syl
Host Patrick Macnee (who should be knighted by now but that's another forum) provides a clear, concise history of Leonardo Da Vinci, the famous artist created the Last Supper and Mona Lisa. In this documentary which was probably inspired by the craze regarding Dan Brown's book about the Da Vinci Code, the documentary goes into detail about how the ideas formed from the Knights Templars to the Gnostic Gospels which were priceless in itself. For those of us who are interested in biblical scholar, this documentary is quite effective without being so overwrought with details and information. The experts are quite excellent in explaining the information about the theories and the life of the time.
thevoicepro
Not that it was awful, it was just - useless. I saw lots of supposition about supposed traditions, which by the way, have little or no standing in real history. But of course, there could not have been any code in DaVinci's work unless it was put there from a much later time that knows about back masking and making something out of lots of gibberish nothings. It was VERY unfortunate that one with the credibility and class of Patrick McKnee was shouldered with the host position. The lack of class in production of the piece, the lack of accurate historical evidence and the lack of a clear line from the offered "evidence" to the conclusion (that there is a connection between DaVinci and a code secreted in his work, etc.) is very bad. It kills what little class McKnee lent to the piece and absolutely destroyed the credibility that was pleaded for by the author. In short, fiction is just that : fiction. Lies and made up "truth" are just that ; lies and made up "truth", no matter how nicely they are dressed. Do not waste your time, unless you enjoy fiction and like seeing supposed intellectuals posing as grown ups while they make utter fools of themselves. How terribly unfortunate.
feverish30
I saw this movie the day after we buried the pope. I must admit there was not a lot of information about DaVinci in the movie, but I believe that is because there simply is not a lot of information about the code in DaVinci's paintings.. However, the other information presented in the movie about Jesus resurrecting and moving to France to raise his children is very interesting.All in all I found myself engrossed in every word they were saying for the full 2 hours the movie was and for the 45 minutes of bonus features as well. A lot of interesting material presented here with the historical references and research to back it up.
wingedwords7
Watching this movie, I would say it is done in an insightful manner. The overview, sources, and sweeping range of explanations concerning DaVinci's work and more is inspiring. As a closer look at information handed down and accepted previously as fact, Unlocking does a deft job. At first watch, the multiple topics winding in various directions is a bit of a spiral. However, the academic approach to history, many sources with a critical perspective, creates a strong foundation of discovery between God's truth and Man's truth. In the end, the discerning twists become the movie's strength. Viewing spurred a spark for more and research beyond. For that simple fact, I highly recommend this movie to the intellectually and spiritually curious. Not too shabby for an hour's worth of entertainment. Oh and Mr. Macnee is a great narrator!