The Name of the Rose
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Movie Reviews of The Name of the Rose
Movie Review: A Thriller That Teases The Intellect
Summary: 5 Stars
Director Jean-Jacques Annaud has adapted Umbreto Eco's novel for the screen with stunning success. Sean Connery as William of Baskerville, along with his young friend Adso (Christian Slater) find themselves in a monastery where monks are dying in very strange circumstances. The plot of this murder mystery with its chase scenes gets quite as convoluted as the labyrinth these two characters find themselves in. While the story appeals to the intellect, William does remind us that life without love would be very dull indeed.
Connery and Slater are joined by an impeccable cast of supporting actors noted for their faces, each of which is worthy of a Medieval or Renaissance portrait. The monastery, costumes and props are authentic for the 14th Century, the time of the action of this film. The lighting for both the landscapes and closeup facial shots is very effective, giving the effect of natural light.
William of course solves the murder mystery quite nicely, ultimately tying up all the loose ends. This is a film that you will enjoy seeing again and again.
Movie Review: One of the Best Sean Connery Movies Ever Made!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is based on the book of the same name by Umberto Eco and the movie does an EXCELLENT job of interpreting the book. The movie describes the events of a one-week period inside a monastery in Italy in the early 14th century. During this week, seven monks die in mysterious ways and somehow the deaths are tied into the life of the monastery and are also linked to the existence of forbidden books hidden away in the monastery's library. An extremely creative genius crafted this tale and the acting is superb. Sean Connery plays a visiting monk from the British Isles who is a product of the emerging renaissance - a scholar, a practicioner of logic, and even a former inquisitor. He begins to unravel the mystery of the deaths and also what is at the core of what has gone wrong in the monastery. The rest of the cast is great! My suggestion: find and read the book by Umberto Eco, and then watch the film. The film will bring the book to life and you will want to keep the DVD in your home library... Enjoy!Movie Review: Great Medieval Thriller
Summary: 5 Stars
This review refers to the theatrical movie as the DVD is not available as of this writing. I do think it's worth buying on digital disc because it will be a widescreen version, which I don't think was/is available on VHS. The movie is based on the novel by Umberto Eco who is a master of arcana and esoterica. The novel, one of my true favorites, is richly detailed and atmospheric. The movie tries to capture that dark, ominous, medieval atmosphere and succeeds admirably. This is a superb thriller about the investigation of mysterious deaths in a monastery during a bleak winter in the 14th century. Sean Connery is simply wonderful as the Sherlock Holmes-like sleuth. Even Christian Slater, a very young Christian Slater, does a fine job. The movie can be slow at times, especially at the beginning, but once it kicks off, it is utterly compelling. The ambiance is like a cape that just wraps and draws you into the mystery. To say more would be giving it away. Highly recommended!Movie Review: Overlooked Gem
Summary: 5 Stars
In my opinion, this was a great adaptation of Eco's masterpiece. I am one of those quirky Eco fans out there, that loved the ending of this film much better than the ending of the book. The atmosphere, the photography, the brilliant dialogue of the characters, and the beautifully constructed soundtrack by James Horner made this a very surreal view of the Middle Ages, like no other film has ever been able to demonstrate to me. Sean Connery is brilliant in his role as William of Baskerville and Christian Slater, as his young novice, form a picture perfect duo in a world of the Inquisition and it's suppresion of knowledge. This film is a must for anyone that is interested in the Middle Ages. The dialogue has several lines that will leave you pondering on them long after you have seen the film. Great movie, one of the overlooked gems of the time.Movie Review: A Winner in Every Way
Summary: 5 Stars
I have seen this fine film 5 or 6 times and each time I see something new and fascinating in it. Umberto Eco's novel was a complex story to adapt to a major film, and this was done with skill and intelligence by Andrew Birkin, Gérard Brach, Howard Franklin & Alain Godard. The idea of such a tragic murder solved with only the tools of the time is nothing short of brilliant. I am wondering how much the BBC television series "Cadfael" with Derek Jacobi is based on this motion picture. Both are superb in their own way. If you enjoy a film with mystery, brilliant performances, gothic photography and magnificent art direction, you will enjoy this masterpiece. Be warned, however... you will require an attention span. This is not a film kids will understand.