So disappointing. Gone is the interwoven magic of The Da Vinci Code, replaced by an unbelievable miasma of current-event headlines (Uber! Self-driving cars! AI!), fall-flat “shockers” that aren’t shocking at all, and an utterly formulaic approach to suspense and mystery.

When you learn the plot device 90% in and it doesn’t invite critical thought at all, you know you have a problem.

Farewell, Mr. Langdon; I’m moving on to greener pastures.