Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

One of the most underrated movies of all time. A must see for everyone who admires film!

I don't think this story was meant for movie-format, but I thought that the director did a good job. It isn't the same experience as the book, but I love the story in itself so much that it was difficult not to enjoy the movie.

Peliculon!

A beautiful film bordering on masterpiece that might leave some wrinkling their nose in disgust, but will most certainly leave others absolutely in awe and enraptured.

A wonderful story of passion and poverty.

A pointless movie with an unsympathetic main character and a ludicrous and sick plot. The first part wasn't too bad tbf with good cinematography and Dustin Hoffman in a decent role but the idiocy soon overwhelmed everything and turned it to shit.

Not a bad adaptation (and God it's famous for being impossible) although the end is really odd.

smell, the sense with no memory...this movie would lose nothing if it were just the naration with a slideshow of stills...don't ask why, especially a serial killer.

It's hard to watch a movie about scents when you cannot smell them. This may be the reason why I couldn't feel the atmosphere of the movie to its fullest - this, or just silly moments and acts. The idea itself is interesting and the plot's development takes many turns which is a good thing, but many problems remain unsolved. The movie gets worse when reaching the end and sadly turns ridiculous. That's a real shame, because it was so scientific (in terms of the main subject) at the beginning...

This sensational journey through the life of a serial killer in eighteenth century France is remarkably well scripted, acted and directed. Tom Tykwer skillfully brings you into the world of Jean-Baptiste Grenouille through narration and superb imagery. Grenouille is born with an extraordinary sense of smell, and Tykwer brings this gift to the screen in such a magnificent way, that the viewer will feel they can 'smell' the film. (Hard to believe unless you watch, but it is true.) Awesome...

I loved the book and thought the film was well done.

cheesy

Oh well, at least he doesn't think all women smell like fish. Not really worth all the gorgeous art direction, but I thought Hoffman's performance was charming.

How can a man attain godliness? He searches to create the scent of heaven... Beautifully written and acted.

Real creative movie. The history of a well intentioned sick mind.

The book was much better as usual. I liked the movie in general but Grenouille was supposed to look like a creature more than a human. Ben Whishaw is not a good choice for the character, as he is a good-looking man.

What could have been an interesting story ruined by ridiculous plot elements and wooden acting.

In an attempt (I assume) to make the main character more sympathetic (compared to the novel), the film ends up making one that is just as unlikable but one who's motives, and personality in general, make no sense. However the film does look great and there are plenty of naked ladies so all was not lost.

With his incredible talent for discerning scents, Jean-Baptiste Grenouille (Ben Whishaw) is one of 18th-century France's finest perfumers. He becomes obsessed with capturing an elusive aroma: the scent of young womanhood. His search takes a deadly turn, and when the bodies of 12 young females are found, panic breaks out, with families rushing to lock up their daughters. Grenouille is beckoned to the scent of a woman's soul, and becoming a perfumer, and creating the essence of an innocence lost.

Pleasantly disturbing.

Very very silly. In a bad way. Distractingly self-indulgent and vapid. A few pretty moments but mostly leaves you thinking, what the fuck was he trying to achieve

Am I supposed to feel bad for the creepy serial killer mad man? This movie reminds me of girls who simp for Ted Bundy

I thought I was going to hate this movie, there is a lovely blend of dark comedy and drama. It takes itself just serious enough. The ending was also pretty great though I can see it being a let down...it wasn't for me.

Horrible, but fascinating...

WOW...gdg kino...unerleh chadvargui tursun zaluu..gehdee hamgiin shan SURCHIG-g gargaj avna...emegtei hunii baigailiin uner-g ashiglaj gargaj avdag..gehdee tedniig alj baij...hichneen ih dur husel bgaag ilerhiileshgui....uz uz uz..taalagdanaa....

A perfect score for a perfect film. All in all, this is the perfect story of a murderer. From the beginning to the end, it keeps your attention all to the film, and pretty soon you'll find yourself gripping with suspense. The story line was perfect, the ensemble as a whole, the musical scoring, and of course the cinematography. I also love how they ended this movie

I really don't like the ending. I think it destroys a completely awesome movie.