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I love Twyker's work and the talent in this film (Dustin Hoffman, Alan Rickman) was a definite draw for me. But it's Ben Whishaw, a youthful unknown playing the lead character, who really stands out. He's utterly repellant and mesmerizing at the same time. This is not an easy film to like- how can you sympathize with a serial killer? But the film is so artistically done that one can almost excuse the cold-blooded nature of his crimes. Props to Tom Twyker for skillfully translating *the sense of smell* to a film and the sets & costumes are amazing. The ending will leave you speechless.. especially the scene that must have set a new world's record for the largest gathering of naked people ever filmed.
I first read the book by Patrick Suskind back in college and I must say that this must be the most unique story that I have ever read. The movie itself is good and the lead actor Ben Whishaw as Jean Baptiste Grenouille played the character very well about an obsessed man who wants to capture the scent of virgins to create the best perfume in the world so that he be will loved and admired by everyone because he himself has no scent of his own. Dustin Hoffman does a very good job of playing the master perfumer to teach Grenouille how to create the best perfumes in Paris. Excellent casts as well and the location is amazing. Tom Tykwer did a great job in directing this movie since Run Lola Run.
This movie will certainly make you think. Hannibal Lector type main character- only this one is not locked up. He is on the loose in France. Many murdered young women. I'm not into horror so I'm not a good judge of the film. The storyline overwhelmed my opinion of the film. I probably won't hang the CD up to reflect sunlight and keep the birds off of the back porch. It needs to go in the trash. Creepy
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I bought this movie based on the reviews. This is a story about a man who was born weird from the start. From birth, he has the gift of smell which creeps most people out even when he is a baby born under the counter in an open air outside market. It is eerie, seductive, beautiful & weird throughout the entire movie. This is a different type of murderer in that whom, why & what for he hunts his victims & kills them for their essence to make the perfect perfume. Not recommended for children ever. You will either love it or hate it. For adults only! Depending on one's tastes & preferences, I would rate it a C+. It would all be based on what you like or dislike in a movie.
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer with poor commutations skills. Outside of that, it was beautiful film, every scene well done; the acting wasn't bad and minor plot holes. It does keep you guessing who will be killed next. Outside of the fact the main charter is very odd and seems to have bad luck follow him around, or at least anyone who has owned him. I must admit the movie kept a good pace so I wasn’t so bored. But this is pace is a summer walk, not running head long in action bear you mind. Over all I would said if you can watch it, if you like period films or hard to follow killing. If not try something else.
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