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The Ninth Gate (DVD, 2007) 
The Ninth Gate (DVD, 2007)

 
The Ninth Gate (DVD, 2007)

Director: Roman Polanski
Rating: Rated R
Release Date: May 2007
Format: DVD
UPC: 012236212850
Product ID: EPID59232382
Description: Based on a novel by Arturo Pérez-Reverte (THE CLUB DUMAS) and coscripted by director Roman Polanski, THE NINTH GATE was Polanski's first feature after a long break following the release of 1995's DEATH AND THE MAIDEN--in between, there w...
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Based on a novel by Arturo Pérez-Reverte (THE CLUB DUMAS) and coscripted by director Roman Polanski, THE NINTH GATE was Polanski's first feature after a long break following the release of 1995's DEATH AND THE MAIDEN--in between, there was an aborted project that faltered when designated star John Travolta opted out. Dean Corso (Johnny Depp) is a cynical rare books dealer hired by Boris Balkan (Frank Langella), a scholar specializing in books on Satanism, to recover the only two remaining copies (in addition to the one owned by Balkan) of THE NINE GATES OF THE KINGDOM OF SHADOWS, a 17th-century text with cryptic illustrations supposedly contributed by Lucifer himself. Corso's investigation takes him to Europe, where he is pursued by a strange girl (Emmanuelle Seigner) who seemes to assume the role of his guardian angel: Bizarre deaths inspired by the book's morbid illustrations befall all those who come into contact with the book--except himself. This occult mystery should satisfy fans of subtly creepy, stylish tales of the supernatural along the lines of Polanski's own ROSEMARY'S BABY.

Credits
Producer:Roman Polanski
Cast:Emmanuelle Seigner

Editorial Reviews
"...A sardonic detective thriller peppered with carefully crafted pleasures..."
Variety - p.50 - Lisa Nesselson (08/30/1999)

"...Depp's performance is a consistent delight..."
Movieline - p.37 - Stephen Farber (03/01/2000)

"...A lot of lowbrow fun....[Depp performs] with real panache..." -- 3 out of 5 stars - A Satisfying Rental
Premiere - p.87 - Christopher Kelly (08/01/2000)

"...Polanski remains a supreme technician....The film is intricately well-made....THE NINTH GATE is generously spiced with humorous detail..."
Sight and Sound - p.45-6 - Philip Strick (09/01/2000)

"...Engaging and well-executed....Johnny Depp excels in character roles..."
Box Office - p.64 - Tim Cogshell (05/01/2000)

"...THE NINTH GATE is well-crafted with a genteel and moody air....Polanski has concentrated on the subdued and the spooky. And he's thrown in some bizarre acting touches..."
Los Angeles Times - p.F27 - Kenneth Turan (03/10/2000)

"...With its fiery, over-the-top spectacle and bolts of black humor, THE NINTH GATE is actually more in the spirit of VAMPIRE KILLERS than ROSEMARY'S BABY....Lena Olin is the ultimate cat woman..."
Chicago Sun-Times - p.39 - Lloyd Sachs (03/10/2000)

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    Top Reviews
      Johnny Depp in Search of Original Books by Satan
    Review created: 05/21/07
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    bette.davis1908-1989 ( 546)
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    50 of 51 people found this review helpful.

    Rare books wheeler & dealer, Dean Corso (Johnny Depp) gets a job from a man, Boris Balkan (Frank Langella), who seems obsessed with one book. Corso's job, as a scholar on books about Satanism, is to find the other 2 copies of "The Nine Gates of the Kingdom of Shadows."

    Balkan already owns 1 of the 17th century rare books & covets the 2 he doesn't own. Both Balkan & Corso believe something that is quite occult: the sketches in the text were likely drawn by Lucifer/Satan! As Corso hunts for the 2 copies, he experiences some strange & dangerous events in Europe: people die who come in contact with the book(s). They die like the sketches portray. But why not Corso?

    He's got a guardian angel of sorts, a very strange girl (Emmanuelle Seigner) who relentlessly pursues him. Will he live to find the rare & dangerous books? What will happen to him if he does? Are the sketches really works by Satan?

    This film was co-scripted, produced & directed by none other than Roman Polanski--a holocaust survivor. It's full of intrigue like only an intense character actor can evoke. Depp & Polanski mature both in this film released at the turn of the millennium (of course!). It was excellent timing then when so many people were considering the end of civilization. The story has that sort of grand something-bad's-going-to-happen feel about it. This one's much more realistic & believable than Polanski's, "Rosemary's Baby."


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