Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (2008) (TV)

User Rating:

4.7/10   

Director:

Paolo Barzman

Writers:

Paul B. Margolis (writer)
Robert Louis Stevenson (novel)

Release Date:

6 January 2008 (UK)

Genre:

Horror | Thriller

Tagline:

Everyone has a dark side

Plot:

Dr. Jekyll, unable to stop himself from transforming into the murderous Mr. Hyde, wants his attorney to secure him a speedy trial, a guilty verdict and a quick execution.

Plot Keywords:

Attorney | Psychotropic | Soul | Evil | Physician

Cast

Dougray Scott	...	Dr. Jekyll / Mr. Hyde
Krista Bridges	...	Claire Wheaton
Tom Skerritt	...	Gabe Utterson
Danette Mackay	...	Mrs. Poole
Cas Anvar	...	D.A. McBride
Ellen David	...	Detective Newcombe
Vlasta Vrana	...	Judge Shoehan
Ian Finlay	...	Chief of Staff
Kathleen Fee	...	Mrs. Lanyon
Patrick Costello	...	Walter Swain
Carlo Mestroni	...	Terrance Gartrell
Susan Almgren	...	Mental Health Expert (as Susie Almgren)
Arthur Holden	...	Fowler
Adrianne Richards	...	Blonde Hooker
Kathleen Mackey	...	Veterinary Assistant

Runtime:

89 min

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Australia:M

Filming Locations:

Montréal, Québec, Canada

Company:

Muse Entertainment Enterprises

Goofs:

Errors in geography: In two of the scenes where the reporters are broadcasting in front of the court house, the plaque identifying the building states "Abbotsford Superior Court". Abbotsford is in British Colombia, Canada; the film's setting is Boston, Mass.

Quotes:

[first lines]
Man: Ha, ha, ha! You're looking sweet, mama!

Very intriguing

Since I'm always fascinated with anything Jekyll & Hyde, I never pass up an opportunity to see a movie version when it's on. And I must say that I didn't find this version disappointing at all. In fact, I found it quite interesting and intriguing.

This is a modern approach on the struggle between good and evil, and in this movie the struggle didn't turn out to be as much of a failure as in most versions. In this story, Dr. Henry Jekyll (played by Dougray Scott) turns himself in to an attorney named Claire Wheaton (Krista Bridges). Even though she is willing to help him, when he tells her his condition, she doesn't quite understand or believe him until she sees it for herself. One thing leads to another and many twists and turns follow.

I found this version of Jekyll & Hyde to be a good one. It's a more original take for one, and it's really suspenseful. I won't give away the ending, but it's an ending you wouldn't normally expect. I look forward to seeing it again in the future. 10/10