The Name of the Rose
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Movie Reviews of The Name of the Rose
Movie Review: It IS shown as intended...
Summary: 5 Stars
Reading the reviews below I am dumbfounded as to why someone would accuse this of not being shown in its original aspect ration.It IS how it was shown in theatres: in 1.85:1. It was filmed "open matte", meaning 1.33:1 but was always intended to be in 1.85:1. EVERY film you see in theatres with an aspect ration of 1.85:1 was shot in 1.33:1 but was NEVER intended to be seen that way. The shots are framed for 1.85:1 and are therefore shown that way.
One reviewer even claims that it is not in "true anamporphic widescreen." Unbelieveable. All films in 1.85:1 are "matted" widescreen.
Please, everybody, learn what you are talking about before writing reviews.
Movie Review: Waited for years for this DVD, and worth it!
Summary: 5 Stars
I fell for this movie when it came out, and subsequently read the book. I have been waiting and watching for the DVD, hoping for a good quality version, with a fun director's commentary. You get them, both! This is a dark film, about a tumultous and difficult time--with a compelling murder mystery to solve. The attention to period detail is excellent (with one exception, which the director admits!). Of course, shortcuts are made because the density of the book cannot be captured in a 2-hour movie. But adherence to the themes of the book is excellent overall. Booklovers and historical fiction fans should enjoy this. I recommend a nice, dark, red Italian wine to go with it!Movie Review: The Name Of The Rose
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been looking for this movie for 2 or more years. I have seen them on VHS but wanted it on DVD. It is an excellent movie that you want to watch over and over. There is a good love scene in the movie and is very unexpected to an unsuspecting subject. The plot has twist and turns in it and that is what makes it a movie you want to see several times. This movie has all the elements, greed, lust, deceit, politics, and oh yes more than several deaths. Was it murder, if so, who did it? Each time I watch the movie I see something that I missed which helps to fill in the blanks and makes it a wonderful evening of entertainment.Movie Review: What monks do in their spare time
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a huge fan of Umberto Eco's novel and this is a near perfect film adaption. Sadly, it's also one of the most under-rated. Sean Connery gives his last truly great performance as Brother William, F. Murray Abraham is chilling and even Christian Slater manages not to annoy. If you've never read the book then it needs to go to the top of your reading list. It's one of the greatest mystery novels of this past century. The DVD is Great too, lots of cool special features for a price that won't strain your budget. Well worth picking up if your into atmospheric who-done-its, gothic horror, or mediaeval ickiness.Movie Review: Dark ages thriller
Summary: 5 Stars
I will not bore you with the description of the plot, which I am sure you can see in the product description. What i will say though is that this film reminds me of a weird Agatha Christie story set in the Middle Ages. Deaths in the abbey cause the residents to believe evil has taken over their fortress of (very questionable) morality. Where everyone else is lost in the bog of faith and belief, Baskerville relies on reason and logic, the tools of the devil. Impeccable performances by Connery and Slater, the grimy world is brought to life both visually and emotionally with subtlety. Highly recommended.