Rent Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006)
3.3 of 5 from 276 ratings
2h 12min
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- Synopsis:
- In 18th Century France, amongst the stinking entrails of rotting fish, Jean-Baptiste Grenouille is born: a genius, a monster, a murderer. Notoriously obsessed with scent, he embarks on an ever-more terrifying guest in search of the ultimate ingredient to create the most powerful perfume in the world.
- Actors:
- Ben Whishaw, Dustin Hoffman, Alan Rickman, Francesc Albiol, Gonzalo Cunill, Roger Salvany, Andrés Herrera, Simon Chandler, David Calder, Richard Felix, Birgit Minichmayr, Reg Wilson, Catherine Boisgontier, Núria Casas, Carlos Gramaje, Sian Thomas, Michael Smiley, Walter Cots, Perry Millward, Jan Cortés
- Directors:
- Tom Tykwer
- Narrated By:
- John Hurt
- Writers:
- Andrew Birkin, Bernd Eichinger
- Studio:
- Pathe
- Genres:
- Drama
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Reviews (3) of Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer - Perfume: The Story of a Murderer review by CP Customer
The ending is worth waiting for. I think that this film would appeal to most people as it is part fantasy, part crime and partly historical.
I found it enjoyable and a good yarn - a bit of a fairy tale for adults with a real twist. My rating is above average.
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Very good! - Perfume: The Story of a Murderer review by CP Customer
this film was extremely good! me and my sister were speachless after it! such an amazing story line!
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Odd but engaging - Perfume: The Story of a Murderer review by PL
An odd film but engaging for the excellent performances throughout and the (sort of) credible tale being narrated by John Hurt. Whether you enjoy the exaggerated elements in characterisation will be personal. I found myself enjoyably carried through the 2 hours although the final climactic scene is stretched to excess. Some darkly violent moments and an overall cloud of gloom suggest the hero's acute sense of smell is not necessarily something to be blessed with.
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