http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/07/26/Perfume-The-Story-of-a-Murderer--Phew.aspx Based on the wacky book by Patrick Süskind and directed by Tom Tykwer (RUN LOLA, RUN), PERFUME tells the story of a smell-less child born to and abandoned by a fish monger on the slimy streets of 18th Century Paris.  Now, when I say smell-less, I don’t mean the kid can’t smell, I mean his body doesn’t emit any sort of odor whatsoever.  Perhaps this is where the saying “so he thinks his shit don’t stink” comes from. With more of a Grimm Fairytale feel than a serious drama/horror movie, Perfume takes us on a twisted ride through the oddly named Jean-Baptiste Grenouille’s* life struggles as he strives to survive and eventually discovers his true calling – as a perfumer.  Left for dead by his mum, JBG is spirited off to a lovely and benevolent orphanage a la Dickens where the children immediately attempt to smother this weird little thing. en-US Critics Rant info@criticsrant.com Subtext Version 1.9.4.0 http://www.criticsrant.com/images/default_gravatar_bullhorn.png http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/07/26/Perfume-The-Story-of-a-Murderer--Phew.aspx 77 60 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/07/26/Perfume-The-Story-of-a-Murderer--Phew.aspx#1859 this was such a dumb ass movie . ralphespinoza http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/07/26/Perfume-The-Story-of-a-Murderer--Phew.aspx#1859 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 03:13:24 GMT