The first reviews of “The Da Vinci Code” are out after its debut at Cannes. And the verdict, seemingly unanimous, is: thumbs down. One critic called it “an unwieldy, bloated puzzle,” and another said it is “a stodgy, grim thing.” See this piece for more what’s in store for Ron Howard, Tom Hanks, et al.

Of course, bad news for “Da Vinci” is good news for its many detractors. The Catholic League wasted no time sharing their glee, issuing this press release summarizing some of the spicier barbs thrown at the film by critics.

Stay tuned for Idol Chatter’s first review of the movie, which will be published here tomorrow.