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Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006)
people who read the book can ignore the spoiler warning. It isn't much.
First of all I have to say that the movie was quiet good. Secondly that I hate those people who left the cinema saying:"I think somehow the book was more exciting and such bla bla. I must note this because I talked to some of those guys and asked when they have read the book. The answers where mostly 10-15 years ago. AHA! I read it a second time 4 months ago and I need to say that the book is not a real thriller to. You don't fear to death, you're just fascinated. This was quiet good transformed of the filmmakers. But anyway they also made a few mistakes. Not very important but why did they call her Laura. Her name is Laure. Probably it was easier to pronounce it for Mr.Rickman. And why the hell was the part in the cave so shortened. Thats one of the most important parts of the book. I mean its so obvious that in context to his birth and death on the most stinking place this is the decisive part of the story. Last thing I want to mention is that they've been a bit discouraged. They did not very much visual and sound effects to replace the missing of smellovision. It could have been more brutal especially the last murder was disappointing. And thanks to the US-market the first time they really showed pubic area was at the not very fascinating orgy. Always everything was hidden. Not very modern I think, because the sexual aspect is a major part of the story. Its Art! Brook Shields appeared nude when she was even younger than miss hurd-wood. So it is an exciting movie but I miss, some philosophical aspects of grenouilles identity and, please don't take it as a "gore nerd English", sweat and blood.
Entering Reality (1999)
Perfect.
I think this movie is just absolutely marvelous. The characters are all written in a excellent way. The movie also catches a very intense mood. And the pictures it shows, confirm you instantly that Kreuzpaintner is one of the most talented German directors. Standing over the hole brilliance of entering reality is actor Julian Hof, who gives an outstanding performance. I really enjoyed watching this movie, I just recommend to all of you who want to see a young intelligent German short picture. At last should be also said that I'm very happy that Kreuzpaintners film do finally show that movies can be demanding and also entertaining.