Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006)

"Perfume: The Story of a Murderer" is a crime fantasy movie in which we watch the story of a boy who was born with a talent, his talent is an unnerving sense of smell. This talent of his is going to be the most important obtain of his in his whole life. His main goal is to capture and save all of the smells that are around him or exist in the world. From all the smells around him, he is beckoned to the scent of woman's soul so, at this point his goal as well as his whole life changes. And his work takes a very different - dark turn while he is trying to make the ultimate scent.I have to admit that when I read about this movie and saw the trailer I expected more from it when I watched it. The only thing that I liked from this movie was the interpretations of Dustin Hoffman who played as Giuseppe Baldini and Alan Rickman who played Richis. The leading actor of this movie Ben Whishaw who played as Jean-Baptiste Grenouille made an average interpretation. Also the average direction which was made by Tom Tykwer didn't save this movie.Finally, I have to say that "Perfume: The Story of a Murderer" is an average movie but it can be seen by everyone. It's not something extraordinary, it has a simple plot with some good interpretations which were made by its cast and an average written script. If you want to watch this movie just don't expect much from it and don't have high expectations or hopes.

This is just not great, not brilliant, it's terrible. 2 hours of nothing. If you want to see something brilliant and great, please go outside in the forest, that is so much more satisfying than watching this movie.

The story of Jean-Baptiste Grenouille (John Whishaw) takes us on a journey from the squalor of Paris's fish markets, to the city's most established perfume houses, to the quietude of the countryside and finally to the attention of society's elite. Grenouille has the best nose in Paris, and a compulsion to continue expanding his library of olfactory experiences. He progresses from Madame Gaillard's orphanage to Grimal's tannery, and from here coaxes his way into an apprenticeship with the once-respected Perfumier, Baldini. Here he learns vocabulary for the aromas, how to write formulae and how to present himself in society if he is to become a great artisan one day. Without Grenouille's knowledge, the people who've had any influence in his disadvantaged life are doomed soon after he moves on from them.Having kept his promise of 100 written perfume formulae for Baldini, Grenouille is encouraged to travel to Grasse to further expand his skills. Here he perfects the art of "enfleurage", a process by which odorless fats, solid at room temperature, are used to capture the fragrant compounds exuded by plants. Without a scent of his own, the young man's ultimate goal is to apply this methodology in a manner which will change his status forever, from reviled and feared to adored by mankind. German Director, Tom Tykwer, applies a mostly sepia / monochromatic colour scheme throughout the movie, with occasional bright splashes to focus the viewer on certain details: yellow plums, lavendar fields, flora and the red hair of the mesmerising young women Grenouille encounters. John Hurt's narration perfectly captures the author's original writing style, evokes the smells of the locale and slowly articulates the main character's disturbing thoughts.Whilst the movie is set in France, Grenouille's London accent eliminates the need for sub-titles and instead enables the viewer to keep pace as the story unfolds. The eerie choir music draws us deeply into this dark, extraordinary film. Our empathy for Grenouille's introversion and tenacity may begin to waver during the story. However, towards the end of the movie we are reminded of the struggles he's endured - his reasoning, sensuality and brilliance once again merit our respect. Grenouille's self-transformation from invisible to invincible is compelling. Patrick Suskind's best-selling novel which I first came across 30 years ago has been beautifully adapted to film. 10/10 Score in my opinion. This movie will appeal to anyone who has enjoyed Peter Greenaway's "The Cook, The Thief, His Wife and Her Lover".

One of the best Movie i have ever seen. The story is amazing. The acting is amazing. I have watched it so many times. Just loved it.I have recommend it so many people they loved it. I like very few movies but this on is just amazing.The struggle hero went through is beyond amazing.