Review of The Name of the Rose (1986) by Goran K — 26 Jul 2007

Umberto Eco's 'The Name of the Rose'('Postille al nome della rosa').

I saw this when I was young and it captured my imagination. A murder mystery set around a 14th century Benadictine Monestary. It remains true to the period and takes you on a suspenceful ride that keeps you enthralled to the last moments.

Is it the work of the Devil?

Or is in a human mind gone insane?

Only Sean Connery with the help of his pupil played by a very young Christian Slater can solve this brilliant mystery.

The characters are so interesting to watch and the scenery so well used, that it transports you to that very time and place.

Never since have I experienced such an involved immersion into a story.

You definatley want more.

The real amazing thing about this ,even thought the whole movie is amazing, Is the work of Ron Pearlman who plays the Hunchback.

Ron Pearlman, blessed with superior acting ability, a fascinating look and the ability tp pick up languages, gives the performance of his life.

He contorts himself, abstracts himself and creates a new language composed of pig versions of Italian, French and English.This a master stroke of acting and you symathize with his character as if you owned it.

Add the pressure of an Inqusitor played by F. Murray Abraham who comes in halfway to put a stop to all the nonsense, and you got a tense situation on yer hands.

A great study of the morals we hold dear.

I will never get tired of watching this movie.