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InformationRap This is one of the few movies I've ever seen where the whole audience broke into spontaneous, loud applause a third of the way in.

Deanna There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

bryanf-85728 From Hell is a strange movie by the Hughes brothers. Loosely based on the Alan Moore graphic novel which itself is based on the Jack the Ripper murders this is a beautiful looking film. The production design and atmosphere is eerily reminiscent of the actual period and the acting is also good from everyone involved. But I felt the pacing was an issue or more importantly I felt there was no structure to the film. Having said that the cinematography and style more than make From Hell a recommendation if you want some Victorian gothic action.

Kirpianuscus old theme. and wise manner to use it. fascinating science of detail. and one of the great roles of Johnny Depp. after many novels and studies and movies, the case Jack the Rippen could not give surprises. but From Hell propose a different side. and does that in a delicate- convincing manner. because the victims are more than shadows. because the detective is more than a clever guy front to the evil. because the love becomes one of important pieces of a puzzle about justice and about deep secrets. because the cinematography is great and the Victorian atmosphere is recreated in realistic manner. a seductive film about a fascinating subject.

robertlauter25 I was disappointed when I learned this movie did so poorly at the box office. It certainly had nothing to do with the movie. I can't think of anything I'd change about it. Which I can only say about maybe a few dozen movies, and I've seen at least 500 if not more.Depp and Graham both nail the accents at least from an American's perspective, no keanu reeve Dracula gaffs here, and we actually care about the characters which is refreshing in a who-done-it where the tendency is to let your characters serve as simplistic symbols.The production design should have won an Oscar, and the scoring likewise was splendid. I couldn't believe the hughes brothers directed this, Dead presidents was at best a tepid experience, Menace to Society better but still basically just an above average genre pic. This on the other hand is a classic, better than anything spike lee or singleton ever even thought about making. Their use of hip hop montage against the backdrop of a history piece was truly genius. Of all the mystery horror films I've seen from hell is tied with Jaws for number 1 in visual innovation and ranks in the top 5 over all. A definite must see

Python Hyena From Hell (2001): Dir: Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes / Cast: Johnny Depp, Heather Graham, Ian Holm, Robbie Coltrane, Ian Richardson: Based upon the legend of Jack the Ripper and couldn't be any more dull than if it was read in history class. And what the title means is a mystery since the villain is human. It opens in the late 1800's London where prostitutes are murdered with slashed throats and grape stems in their hands. Perhaps if Mr. Ripper was more flamboyant he could have left an entire fruit salad and a glass of wine with lemon wedged on the edge. Johnny Depp is brought in as an inspector and the rest is a bloody mess right up to its stupid climax. Directed by Albert and Allen Hughes with repetitious storytelling. They previous made Menace to Society. Here they present a complete menace to one's intelligence. Depp is reciting Sleepy Hallow and despite that film's appeal, his role lacks ambition here. Heather Graham plays one of the brainless prostitutes. These hookers are warned not to venture out after dark but that doesn't seem to sink in. Also with Ian Holm, Ian Richardson and Robbie Coltrane who have both done far better films than this. For a scarier film starring Depp, I recommend Tim Burton's ravishing version of Sleepy Hollow. As for this film, it has superb art direction but blood and guts are strewn with the sound of swishing blades. Score: 2 / 10