Film2018121 min

The Emperor of Paris

Name: The Emperor of Paris
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2018
Duration: 121 min
Cast: Vincent Cassel, Patrick Chesnais, August Diehl, Olga Kurylenko, Denis Lavant

Taste attributes: crimedramathrillerhistoricaladventurefastunsavouryheavyrealisticintricatelinearbig & variedcomplex relationshipfighting evilrescue/escape/jeopardyunderdog triumphs

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"Fugitive. Detective. Legend."

Boxlist takeA grounded crime thriller that is weighty, sweeping and unsavoury. Best if you like real life over fantasy.

Taste details

Pace: fast · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: very linear · Look: balanced · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score

Quality rating

6.4 /10

TMDB · 386 votes

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Wholesomeness: Unsavoury, just how this profile likes it
Weightiness: Weighty / heavy, just how this profile likes it

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Setting / scale: Big / varied, where this profile leans small / confined
Emotional punch: Balanced emotional punch, where this profile leans emotive / stirring

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Synopsis

Paris, France, early 19th century. The legendary convict François Vidocq lives in disguise trying to escape from a tragic past that torments him. When, after an unfortunate event, he crosses paths with the police chief, he makes a bold decision that will turn the ruthless mastermind of the Parisian underworld against him.

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