Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (DVD, 2007, Widescreen)

It's not that often that you see a movie as truely unique as Perfume. It's grimey and repulsive and hard to watch in many places - and the main character is totally unlikable - but the story is so compelling and wild and so expertly filmed that you can't turn away. This isn't intended for teenagers interested in Saw styled gore but is more of an examination into a peculiar lunacy that will stick with you for a long time.

This is one of my favorite films of all time. This beautifully crafted film is a work of art, poetry, spirituality, and psychology rolled into one. The main character is believable and real, and seems to represent the anima that is so much a part of our primal human nature-especially as it connects to the sense of scent. The cinematography is lush, gorgeous, and intoxicating.

I work with rare sacred oils and arcane perfumery, and this movie quickly grew close to my heart. There is a full and robust intangible dimension within the sensory world. One that we cannot touch, but that we can feel with our souls. Like a distant memory that slowly drifts into focus, a smell can awaken parts of ourselves that we overlook in the hustle and bustle of day to day experience. This film seems to capture the magick of perfumery in a beautiful, if not terribly disturbing way.

Though on the surface the main character is diabolical, intrinsically he is so very human. Looking for love in all the wrong places, he sought out only what he knew. His character is the perfect paradox of good and evil, innocent and impure. There are many, many layers to this film. It is a virtual treasure chest of poetic metaphor.

This is an excellent movie because it offers so much - an engrossing story deftly told, wonderful acting, suspense, romance, heartbreak, breathtaking cinematography and an ending that while undoubtedly odd, is nonetheless quite memorable.

Perfume is one of those rare films that is enjoyable the first time it's watched and only gets better with successive viewings. It is full of subtleties and nuances that may be overlooked many times; every time I watch the movie I notice another detail. It's also an unsettling film because the audience comes to sympathize with the main character's situation yet is still repelled by his behavior. Most of all, it is a sensual film, in that much like the title, it uses all the senses to evoke a disarmingly believable story in a way that is both fairy tale-fanciful and gloriously gritty.

This one is definitely worth buying...one of the better films in the last quarter century, it will surely become a classic.

I love Twyker's work and the talent in this film (Dustin Hoffman, Alan Rickman) was a definite draw for me. But it's Ben Whishaw, a youthful unknown playing the lead character, who really stands out. He's utterly repellant and mesmerizing at the same time. This is not an easy film to like- how can you sympathize with a serial killer? But the film is so artistically done that one can almost excuse the cold-blooded nature of his crimes. Props to Tom Twyker for skillfully translating *the sense of smell* to a film and the sets & costumes are amazing. The ending will leave you speechless.. especially the scene that must have set a new world's record for the largest gathering of naked people ever filmed.

The story is amazing. The Book is good, but the story of the boy in the movies is caught good. A good movie to watch

after seeing this at the theater.........and unexpected results of viewing........i am at a loss for words except that
i can only say 'wow'!! well done....very emotional.......

I never imagined a book or movie with such engrossing plot. A character with auspicious beginnings develops into a freak who has a gift and uses it to kill. The cinematography and acting were unbelievable and exquisite. Kept me glued throughout the movie. The characters were appropriate for the plot and their actions. Hats off.

This movie is an excellent display of what could happen when you have the right ingredients. Great script, great cinematography, great direction, great actors and great storytelling.

This is the best period pieces I've seen since Barry Lydon.

Perfume: The Story of a Murderer with poor commutations skills.
Outside of that, it was beautiful film, every scene well done; the acting wasn't bad and minor plot holes. It does keep you guessing who will be killed next. Outside of the fact the main charter is very odd and seems to have bad luck follow him around, or at least anyone who has owned him. I must admit the movie kept a good pace so I wasn’t so bored. But this is pace is a summer walk, not running head long in action bear you mind. Over all I would said if you can watch it, if you like period films or hard to follow killing. If not try something else.

I bought this movie based on the reviews. This is a story about a man who was born weird from the start. From birth, he has the gift of smell which creeps most people out even when he is a baby born under the counter in an open air outside market. It is eerie, seductive, beautiful & weird throughout the entire movie. This is a different type of murderer in that whom, why & what for he hunts his victims & kills them for their essence to make the perfect perfume. Not recommended for children ever. You will either love it or hate it. For adults only! Depending on one's tastes & preferences, I would rate it a C+. It would all be based on what you like or dislike in a movie.

Great movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The most unique movie I've ever seen. There is no other movie like it and it is completely unpredictable.

Brilliantly dark story. The fatally attractive combination of intelligently quiet, aesthetically outstanding poetic nature of the losses that come to pass and a strange hint of romantic pleasure we derive from the chagrined main character leave us desperate for more.

An excellent read !! Better then the movie .. if you like mystery and horror and just plain strange writing this is the story for you !!

a good read !!
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Great movie, a little odd at parts but has one of the most original storylines I've ever seen. A lot of people seemed to be turned off by the title, but if you can get pasat this is really a fantastic movie.

I recently read the book and was so engrossed in the fascinating story that it is, that to be honest, a movie must certainly fall a little short without this background. I loved the movie - the epic historical sets and costumes and atmosphere were worth the whole thing, and I think the movie stands on its own - it is a totally unbelievable, engrossing story - but I didn't watch it without having the background, so I'm not sure. Give it a try.

I read the original novel and loved it.I wanted to show the story to others.I liked the movie very much.

I love the movie, the plot is fantastic. I heard it from my friends and feel like this is the knid I love. The fact has already proved it!

i never recieved this item, so on that note im not very happy , nor did i recieve cufflinks that i orderd i havnt had the best of luck this last month so im not so happy thanks anyways

Very well done. . Had seen the film here in our Foreign Cinema. Thought it was worth getting a copy.

As soon as I found what I wanted the seller contacted me about shipping and I got the product very fast, the transaction was done professionally; it was what I wanted I’m very pleased. Thank you

This movie is fantastic. The cast and plot are both top notch. An indepth look at obsession, serial crime and it's possible causes all set perfectly in this artistic film. A must see!