Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

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Lynneth S The scent of an object may seem the least significant among all other senses that stimulate the perception, for which reason it can never be extracted, can never be preserved, but is only echoed to such that it is tampered with. It essentially loses its novelty. Be that as it may, a scent equates to a particular beauty to which one may be enticed. Yet it never remains and eventually dies out. When that happens, yearning is inevitable. As in the film, Grenouille sought a way to preserve the scent of beauty (literally the young ladies), taking extreme measures to do so. Ironic as it may be, he did not have a personal scent, therefore clenching to those of others. Such a mere talent he possessed became a menacing obsession—an obsession out of “love.” This love may be the representation of the beguiling scents of the women he murdered, forcefully and cruelly extracting it out of them. In the end, Grenouille himself vanished out of love—not a single residual left for all the love that he bestowed upon himself; it was devoured. A peculiar movie, it may seem, but twofold. Not much dialogue is spoken throughout, but it is still able to tell, rendering how passion turns into a haunting pursuit of cruelty. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/26/25 Full Review Troy R Very odd story, interesting look into perfume making, ending was terrible. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 05/11/25 Full Review Jacob B This film reminded me of, and has quite a bit in common with, Kubricks masterpiece, “Barry Lyndon”. Both are visually dazzling, both are adapted from admired literary works and both tales tell of rather unsympathetic antiheroes and both rely heavily on a narrator. But whereas Kubricks film was uninterested in plot, this films director definitely is and his screenplay is quite plot heavy…and that’s the big difference: Kubricks adaption is cinematic, this one isn’t. The narrator in “Barry Lyndon” complimented the visuals, the narrator here (the magnificent John Hurt) doesn’t compliment, he distracts and too frequently is used to over explain and then over explain again. It’s feels less of a creative choice and more of an annoying necessity. There’s just something about this story that is not suited to the visual medium. Despite the best efforts of all involved, this story seems like it refuses to be cinematic—I’m assuming holding its full impact within the pages of the novel. However, the composition of the cinematography and the cast are strong enough to cover up its weaknesses and it is definitely worth a viewing…or two. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/29/25 Full Review Scott H A fabulous story well told. By far and away Ben Whishaws best role. Bit Sheriff of Nottingham from Mr Rickman but that’s why you pays your money. Fabulous understated narration from John Hurt as ever Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/15/25 Full Review Sosot K Masterful and brilliant! Stellar performance of actors! This cinematic marvel is a triumph of artistry and imagination. It’s a film that demands to be seen, not just for its technical brilliance but for its shockingly magical value. A true masterpiece, it cements its creator as one of the great film artists of our time. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/30/25 Full Review Eduardo M Even though the movie romanticise the pursuit of happiness by a serial killer, which nothing else could be expected from given the fact that he has been neglected his whole life, since his birth (literally), the movie is quite interesting and involving. I have never seen any picture explorer the magnificent of the sense of smell and what someone could do if we had an amplified one. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/15/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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