Review of Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006) by John — 01 Mar 2007

I think Roger Ebert has the right idea about this film. It is haunting. Grenouille is seeking to immortalize the essence of a woman through their scent. As such, his quest is almost more important than the females he must snuff to reach his goal.

We almost admire the final scene in which he may now die because he has driven everyone into a sense of euphoria. I suppose this is where the tale bridges from somewhat real into the stuff of urban legends.

However weird the ending, his quest is both evil and purely idealistic. His victims are captured forever in his tiny bottle.