Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
Released: 2007
Rated R for aberrant behavior involving nudity, violence, sexuality, and disturbing images.
Cast: Ben Whishaw, Dustin Hoffman, Alan Rickman, Rachel Hurd-Wood
Rating: 9 out of 10
Runtime: 2 Hrs. 27 Mins.
Favorite Quote: “Because it’s a legend, you numbskull.â€
Summary (from IMDB): Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, born in the stench of eighteenth century Paris, develops a superior olfactory sense, which he uses to create the world’s finest perfumes. His work, however, takes a dark turn as he tries to preserve scents in the search for the ultimate perfume.
The Bad Stuff:
-This movie can drag. Some moments are very slow. This can make it seem a lot longer than it is.
-The end scene seemed a little strange. It was so fantastical that it didn’t really fit with the rest of the story.
It is a sign of a good movie when I can only think of two things that bugged me.
The Good Stuff:
-Ben Whishaw gives an unbelievable performance. He doesn’t say much, but his actions speak louder than the words that he says.
-Alan Rickman and Dustin Hoffman give great performances as well.
-The production design and attention to detail is amazing. It captures the era very well.
-The soundtrack fits perfectly.
-John Hurt as the narrator was a great touch. His voice almost commands you to listen.
This movie is an interesting story with terrific acting on all parts. It is suspenseful, funny and disturbing all at the same time. I highly recommend seeing this movie at some point.
