Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
Taste attributes: crimedramafantasyhistoricalmonster/alien/supernaturaldetectivepsychologicalslowfresh & originalunsavouryheavyimaginarylinearenclosedemotive & stirringall consuming questcoming of agecomplex relationshipfighting evilself destruction/implosionsolving the riddle/not as it seemstroubled leadsunderdog triumphs
"Based on the best-selling novel"
Boxlist takeWeighty and morally murky: an otherworldly crime drama, slow-burning rather than fast. Best if you like edge over warmth.
Pace: very slow · Originality: very fresh · Tone: very dark · Weight: very heavy · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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What lines up
- Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
- Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it
- Emotional punch: Emotive / stirring, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Realism: Imaginary world, where this profile leans balanced realism
- Intricacy: Balanced intricacy, where this profile leans smart / intricate
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Synopsis
Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, born in the stench of 18th century Paris, develops a superior olfactory sense, which he uses to create the world's finest perfumes. However, his work takes a dark turn as he tries to preserve scents in the search for the ultimate perfume.
Synopsis: TMDB
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- Genre
- Crime
- Year
- 2006
- Runtime
- 147 min
- Status
- Released
- Studio
- Rising Star
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Matched on pace, tone, themes and style, not just genre.
