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Dennis Potter (written by)
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Charlatan, Fraud... or Genius
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The 18th-century Viennese medical establishment is threatened by the radical yet successful healing...
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Yess...umm....well....(clears throat)...
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(Cast overview, first billed only) | Donal Donnelly | ... | Doctor (as Donal Donelly) |
| David Burke | ... | Doctor |
| Peter Dvorsky | ... | Dr. Deslon |
 | Alan Rickman | ... | Franz Anton Mesmer |
| Anna Thalbach | ... | Francisca |
| David Hemblen | ... | Dr. Ingehousz |
 | Simon McBurney | ... | Franz |
| Gillian Barge | ... | Frau Mesmer |
| István Szilágyi | ... | Coachman |
| János Gosztonyi | ... | Footman |
| Heinz Trixner | ... | Baron de Horka |
| Petra Koberl | ... | Baroness de Horka |
| Peter Janisch | ... | Chancellor |
| Caroline Holdaway | ... | Felicity |
| Amanda Ooms | ... | Maria Theresa Paradies |
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107 min
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Canada:14A (Ontario)
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Franz Anton Mesmer:
[closing Francisca's eyelids] A little sleep, a little dream.
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I saw this movie because I am deeply interested in Franz Anton Mesmer, and deeply interested in Alan Rickman. From a biased perspective, I want to give this movie a 10, however, I feel I need to be fair to the majority.
As far as Alan Rickman; he as always, shines. If you are a fan of Alan Rickman, see this movie. He simply does not disappoint, EVER, in my opinion. He is one of those rare people who is just "odd" enough, to always be interesting..(coughs...and sexy..). It has been argued that Rickman can be "melodramatic", which is kind of an oxymoron being that he is an "actor", however in this case the script was poorly written. Sadly, Rickman was left with very cheesy lines, which come across "melodramatic" (so sorry)! If you are 14 year old, and going through puberty, it might "mesmerize" you....might.
As far as the rest of the movie, I felt isolated from every character. I cannot quite pinpoint why this is. Was this the intention of the director? Somehow I think not...good excuse for him though.
The movie seemed too short, and inconclusive. It just kind of ended, like never quite reaching climax while making love. Again, was this the directors intention? Doubt it.
The editing was very odd, and choppy. It felt like I was watching a very long trailer, there was just something missing.
Also, as mentioned by others, it is hard to hear some of Rickman's dialogue. I do not find this a flaw because it illustrates Mesmer's character and personality...however, turn your volume very high.
If you are a fan of period films, and/or Rickman, watch the "eye candy." Otherwise you may be disappointed.