But it's the fanatics of the Opus Dei that have taken the lead in
defending the Church and their order--a member of which is depicted as
a killer in the movie--from The Da Vinci Code. Opus Dei has gone on
something of a charm offensive trying to portray themselves as just
everyday people.

Given that the order was founded by a Spanish priest loyal to fascist
dictator Francisco Franco and home to some of the world's most unsavory
political and military figures, this a bit of a stretch....


...When asked whether the film should have a disclaimer saying that
it's fiction, McKellen responded, "I've often thought that the Bible
should have a disclaimer at the front saying, this is fiction.'

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