The Da Vinci Code (film) was released in North America. While there is no regular DVD release of the extended version in the United States or a Region 2 release in the United Kingdom, a version of the extended cut was released in Germany. "The Da Vinci Code" was also released on UMD for the Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) on the November 14, 2006. Screenwriter Akiva Goldsman, with the help of "Jurassic Park" screenwriter David Koepp, adapted "Angels & Demons" (a Dan Brown novel published before "The Da Vinci Code") into a film script, which was also directed by Howard. Chronologically, the book takes place
The Da Vinci Code (film) adaptation of "The Da Vinci Code"." The film was poorly received at the Cannes Film Festival, where it debuted. Michael Medved gave the film a negative review, citing it as "an attack on religion". Anthony Lane of "The New Yorker" addressed the concerns of Catholics in his film review, stating that the film "is self-evident, spirit-lowering tripe that could not conceivably cause a single member of the flock to turn aside from the faith." In his "Movie Guide", Leonard Maltin called the film "a letdown in every respect." Director Howard noted that the overwhelmingly negative reviews were "frustrating" to him.