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From Hell (2001) -- In Victorian Era London, a troubled clairvoyant police detective investigates the murders by Jack The Ripper.
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Writers (WGA):
Alan Moore (graphic novel) and
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Release Date:
19 October 2001 (USA) more
Tagline:
Evil has a new address... more
Plot:
In Victorian Era London, a troubled clairvoyant police detective investigates the murders by Jack The Ripper. full summary | add synopsis
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A stylish film, but has little to offer. more (507 total)

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Also Known As:
Jack (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong violence/gore, sexuality, language and drug content.
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122 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Great care was taken to accurately reproduce the actual sites of the "ripper" murders. Illustrations and actual photographs from 1888 were used. Similar care was used to reproduce the wounds inflicted upon the ripper's victims. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: Abberline has an old looking 'graphophone' or perhaps phonograph in his flat. The 19th century equivalent of an iPod. At the time it should have looked brand-new. This was leading edge technology at the time that you don't let get dirty or dented like this one is. more
Quotes:
Peter Godley: Withers, when the inspector is talking you are what?
Constable Withers: Listening, sir.
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Duke Street more

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17 out of 25 people found the following comment useful.
A stylish film, but has little to offer., 14 August 2003
7/10
Author: Phil Hinchliffe (phil0011@hotmail.com) from Leeds, England

A dark and meticulous tale, based around the murders of Jack the Ripper in Whitechapel, London. The films look is no more than what you would expect from a one based on Jack the Ripper. Dark shadows loom over the characters as the satanic nature of The Ripper is emphasised. It's such an intriguing story and character that every time I watch a film based on this story I come away slightly disappointed. This time was no exception. While the acting was good (minus some quite unconvincing cockney accents - Heather Graham and Johnny Depp, I'm talking to you) and the direction assured, the script seemed a little reserved. There was no great insight into any of the characters, and much of it played out like a simple murder mystery. But this didn't stop me from enjoying the 120 or so minutes.

Why did I enjoy this film, I hear you ask? For a start, the direction was superb - the streets of London looked grimy, while the `unfortunates' (i.e., prostitutes) wandered around in squalor awaiting their fate. This produced a wonderful atmosphere, creating murder scenes that were much more terrifying and shocking (and very gruesome). Johnny Depp's performance (as the detective Abberline), as always, was hugely enjoyable to watch. He played his character in a very subtle way - halfway between comic and serious. He portrays a desperate man, constantly resorting to drugs so he can pass through the day. Depp and the filmmakers see him as a version of Sherlock Holmes, constantly finding clues that other police officers have overlooked (cliched, yes, but somehow Depp provides a little bit of originality). Abberline even suggests that the killer must be a learned man! How could this be?! While dismissed by all the other characters in the film (for a learned man would never commit acts of such debauchery), we as an audience know better not to trust a detective like this - their preposterous ideas are usually right. Another actor to praise in this is the wonderful Ian Holm. He plays his character with a wry little smile, seemingly enjoying every line he says. His interactions with Depp are great to watch.

While the film provides little to ponder on once the credits have rolled, you can leave satisfied that you have seen a stylish and enjoyable film. The Hughes brothers seem to be a talented pair of directors.

For those that care I gave this film 7/10

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