http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/03/Perfume--The-Story-of-a-Murderer.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. As a youngster, JBG is sold to a tanner and through him encounters the former Master of the Scent, Giuseppe Baldini (Dustin Hoffman).  JBG forcibly apprentices himself to Baldini, learns the trade and finally puts his extraordinary schnoz to work. Eventually, JBG comes to realize that the most amazingly intoxicating smell on the planet (as any recently pubescent boy will tell you whilst blushing down to his toenails), is that of a freshly scrubbed nubile beauty in the bud of her youth.  Whist in the heat of pursuit, JBG 'accidentally' suffocates his first discovery to death and spends an inordinate amount of time absorbing her scent into himself.  No, this doesn't go so far as necrophilia, but still, it's a wonder he can smell her over the filth that covers his clothing and self. 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/2007/08/03/Perfume--The-Story-of-a-Murderer.aspx 77 60 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/03/Perfume--The-Story-of-a-Murderer.aspx#1367 Very sucky movie .... tuesday http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/03/Perfume--The-Story-of-a-Murderer.aspx#1367 Sun, 02 Sep 2007 15:15:05 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/03/Perfume--The-Story-of-a-Murderer.aspx#1632 IF YOU LIKE WACKY MOVIES. YOU WILL LIKE THIS. NOT ME WAVELYN http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/03/Perfume--The-Story-of-a-Murderer.aspx#1632 Thu, 04 Oct 2007 17:52:23 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/03/Perfume--The-Story-of-a-Murderer.aspx#1879 I really liked this movie. I thought the story was good, as was the acting. I especially liked the end. Catyanna http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/03/Perfume--The-Story-of-a-Murderer.aspx#1879 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:50:16 GMT