Review of The Ninth Gate (1999) by Andrea C. Basora for Newsweek — 25 Nov 2012
As long as Polanski keeps his focus on character and ambiance, the film is an eerie pleasure. But he doesn't, and it degenerates into a second-rate chase movie which takes its supernatural overtones either too seriously or too lightly to be convincing.
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This review of The Ninth Gate (1999) was written by Andrea C. Basora and published by Newsweek on 25 Nov 2012.
The Ninth Gate has generally received positive reviews.
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