FILM 12
FILM - From Hell
PREMISE - The infamous Jack the Ripper case set in London of 1888. The Ripper has been running amok in the Whitechapel district murdering and dissecting prostitutes. Scotland Yard Inspector Fred Abberline, aided by his partner, Peter Godley, are on the case to figure out who this serial killer is and why he is killing these women in such a brutal manner. Abberline is an opium addict and when "chasing the dragon" he is able to have visions of the future, a certain psychic ability that allows him to solve cases. As Abberline and Godley investigate the crimes, they become acquainted with the prostitutes who were friends and colleagues of the victims. Abberline begins to fall in love with Mary Kelly, one of the prostitutes, or as the nobles called them "unfortunates", being hunted down by Jack the Ripper. Abberline digs deeper and deeper into the conspiracy and attempts to solve the case before Mary Kelly is the next victim.
ANTAGONIST - Jack the Ripper. The mother of all serial killers.
BLOOD AND GORE - Decent amount of both. The shots don't linger on the gore but it is there. So much so a good buddy of mine threw up and passed out while watching this.
SCARES - Not really but there is creepy quality and look to the movie.
REVIEW - I thought the directors (The Hughes Brothers) of this film should be commended on this. They brought a great look and style to what was a pretty standrad script that thought it was smarter than it really was. The cast with the exception of the miscast Heather Graham did a great job. Johnny Depp as always shined. Not a great movie but slightly entertaining. I give this a 6 out of 10.
1 comment:
I remember being so pumped when this came out. But sitting in the theatre and watching his on opening night I felt my excitement deflating like a balloon as the movie went on. Very disappointing. With time I have come to appreciate it a bit more, but come on! You have Johnny Depp playing Jack the Ripper! This movie should have been great.
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