The Name of the Rose
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Movie Reviews of The Name of the Rose
Movie Review: The Name of the Rose
Summary: 4 Stars
One of the better mysteries I've seen in a while Movie Review: Who wanted us to believe in what?
Summary: 5 Stars
Great cinematography allowes full inmersion in the part of history that is kept unknown: A monastery in the Middle Ages. A male world. They decided what we are going to believe nowadays. For 1000 years they wrote what we were suposed to read today. Umberto Eco's novel and the movie are very eye-opening. Movie Review: Must have for Sean Connery Fans
Summary: 5 Stars
I enjoyed this film. After watching the special AFI salute to Sean Connery I bought a collection of Sean's work. They are all great, set in different parts of the world but well worth the price. He is a great actor and his films are worth the price. Enjoy!Movie Review: "It's The Work Of The Devil" : A Medieval Murder Mystery
Summary: 4 Stars
Some books just aren't worth the trouble to read. And no, I am not referring to Joyce's "Finnegan Wake." This film, "The Name Of The Rose," is based on the novel by Umberto Eco. And while I have never read the novel, I found the film to be very good and intriguing. It is not too often one finds themselves viewing a murder mystery taking place in the Middle Ages. One of the main appeals that this film had for me was how I actually felt the dread of living in this time period: An era of ignorance. And although that was not the case throughout ALL of Europe, in the film this is given full weight--as it is during the time of the Inquisition. And for the student and non-student of history, we all know just how bad these fellows were.
The films narrative takes place in Northern Italy, at an isolated 14th century monastery. Monks are mysteriously dying. But why? Is there an evil presence lurking in the monastery? Or something closer to home? Enter the films main protagonist, Brother William of Baskerville (Sean Connery) who is an enlightened monk. He has already been vilified by the Inquisition once before, and the experience of having to deal with the Inquisitors is not lost on him. Yet, he is an intelligent and logical thinking monk, and his attempts to get to the bottom of things on why the monks are dying may bring him on a collision course with these dreaded Inquisitors. And most notably, the main Inquisitor (F. Murray Abraham).
Brother William's assistant Adso (Christian Slater) gives a very good performance as a young man who is following in the footsteps of his mentor. And it is with his narration in the beginning of the film, that the viewer is given a snapshot of a past event that is now being spoken by an aged Adso. I really liked the scenery in this film, it really goes well with the film, as one actually feels they are witness to this time period. Brother Williams search for the truth behind these mysterious deaths--using his intelligent mental faculties and reason, has put himself in jeopardy. For these traits of his are the very gifts that may bring the Inquisition down on him, and brand him as a heretic.
Sean Connery reminded me of a late 19th-century Sherlock Holmes [ala Jeremy Brett] in this film. His fascination with books, and uncovering the truth causes him to lock horns with the Chief Inquisitor (F. Murray Abraham). The film itself is very atmospheric in its visualization of what 14th-century Italy might have been like. There are flaws, however, I am willing to overlook them, as the film itself is a very good film. The character actors are all very good in their roles: Especially the Benedictine Monks. Further, actor Ron Perlman gives an excellent performance as a simpleton who once belonged to a now branded heretical cult. Perlman's performance and the film reminded me of the Carlo Ginzburg books "Night Battles" and "The Cheese And The Worms" which I highly recommend along with this film. [Stars: 4.5]
Movie Review: Midaevel Mistery - Great Cast - Great Cinemetography -Great Story
Summary: 4 Stars
The only drawback is the flow of the story. It is a wonderful dark and realistic look at the period. The author of the original story (book) is a professor of midaevel history so this is quite accurate. I recomend this movie highly for those that saw Caedfile and want a more realistic gritty representation of the times. Great cast. Great Cinemetography and Great Story. If the story flowed in a more compelling manor I would have given it a 5 star rating. That is a small quibble. I recomend it highly.