Review of Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006) by Mercedes E — 04 Nov 2017

What a disappointing movie. Don't judge Suskind's great novel by this adaptation!

This review of Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006) was written by Mercedes E on 04 Nov 2017.

Perfume: The Story of a Murderer has generally received positive reviews.

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