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Genres:
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Fantasy /
Horror /
Mystery /
Thriller
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Release:
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Director:
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Roman Polanski
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Actors:
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Jack Taylor,
Barbara Jefford,
Joe Sheridan,
Tony Amoni,
José López Rodero,
Willy Holt,
Jacques Dacqmine,
Rebecca Pauly,
Johnny Depp,
Frank Langella,
Lena Olin,
Emmanuelle Seigner,
James Russo,
Allen Garfield,
Catherine Benguigui
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Duration:
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128 min.
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Rating:
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(6.6/10)100.5
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Plot Summary:
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The rickety book wholesaler Corso (Depp) is hired past the obscure obsessive Balkan to unearth the however other two copies of his rare book in being. The reserve is called 'The Nine Gates of the Sovereignty of Shadows', and Balkan wants to authenticate his imitation of this 17th century occult work, said to own been written by the devil. And thus begins an almost 'Angel sensitivity'ish (memorialize that solitary with Rourke and De Niro) escapade, filled with physical and supernatural catalysts and obstacles
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Don't be put off - this is an under-rated gem!
I had to add my views after reading the other reviews - I found this film compulsive, compelling, original and even challenging. Yes, it does unfold slowly - most of Polanski's movies do - but the central story is arresting and intriguing. I do agree the ending kind of leaves things open, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. I believe all the answers are there, you just need to decide for yourself.
Depp is good as ever, and Langella is perfect for his role. Please don't follow the herd, watch this and make up your own mind!
Oh dear.
Despite a charming performance from Johnny Depp and some low-key hamming from Frank Langhella, this is a stinker.
It takes a very long time to unravel a fairly uninteresting mystery, with some devil/angel stuff thrown in for good measure.
Even the engaging Depp seems to be floundering at times - he's peculiarly unconvincing in the (admittedly unnecessary) sex scenes. Mildly amusing in places, never scary. I can only imagine everyone concerned thought Roman Polanski had something better up his sleeve than the final product.
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