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From Hell (2001)
Released By: 20th Century Fox Pictures   Rating: R   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: 20th Century Fox Pictures
Genre: Mystery-Suspense
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Allen and Albert Hughes
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Heather Graham, Ian Holm, Ian Richardson, Johnny Depp, Robbie Coltrane, Jason Flemyng
Published ID: 102685
UPC: 024543035572, 024543054481, 024543401223,
Plot: The true-life horror story of Jack the Ripper gets a new spin in this screen adaptation of the acclaimed graphic novel by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell. In 1888, a ruthless and cold-blooded killer begins hunting prostitutes in East London, and while the murderer's work is savage, the mutilation of his victims suggests the fiend has an extensive medical background. Amidst a background of political unrest and barely contained scandal among the royal family, the murderer's grisly exploits shock and frighten all of England, and one of Scotland Yard's top inspectors, Fred Abberline (Johnny Depp), is put on the case, along with his partner, Peter Godley (Robbie Coltrane). Abberline, depending on one's viewpoint, is either blessed or cursed with second sight, and while he blurs his ability to see future events with opium and other drugs, he still has an uncanny ability to ferret out dangerous criminals, which is put to the test as he and Godley search for the Ripper. As Abberline and Godley investigate the neighborhood where the crimes occur, they become acquainted with the prostitutes and street people who were friends and compatriots of the victims, and Abberline finds himself falling in love with Mary Kelly (Heather Graham), a beautiful Irish streetwalker. As Abberline tries to identify the killer before Mary Kelly can become the next victim, he and Godley have to contend with Sir Charles Warren (Ian Richardson), their superior who is keen to pin the murders on a culprit who isn't British, and Sir William Gull (Ian Holm), a respected physician who has his own ideas about the murders and the benefits of psychosurgery. From Hell marked a change of pace for Albert Hughes and Allen Hughes, the sibling directorial team best known for their gritty depictions of America's urban underground in such films as Menace II Society and Dead Presidents. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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BLU RAY VERSION
Added 1/15/2010

BLU-RAY VERSION IS WORTH BUYING. I DON'T NEED TO TELL YOU ABOUT THE MOVIE, OTHERS ALREADY HAVE. BUT, NOT TOO MANY PEOPLE TELL YOU IF IT IS WORTH UPGRADING FROM YOUR REGULAR DVD TO BLU-RAY. THIS ONE IS WORTH IT. COLORS ARE STUNNING AND SOUNDS GREAT.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
From Hell
Added 11/20/2009

Johnny Depp is incredible! If you are a fan of his and dark films, you will love this.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Not a bad film or blu ray!
Added 10/11/2009

Not a bad film for what it's worth. The first time through I was maybe expecting more but the blu is worth a purchase.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Like A Surgeon...
Added 9/19/2009

Jack The Ripper has fascinated generations of would-be detectives (including myself). The fact that this legendary serial-murderer was never caught has always brought chills. FROM HELL takes some theories about the case, mixes them w/ facts, and adds a bleak air of dread and doom. Johnny Depp (Sleepy Hollow, Ed Wood, The Ninth Gate, Sweeny Todd) plays an opium-addicted police inspector, drawn into the action due to his ability to "see" certain future events in his dreams. Heather Graham is the sweet yet tough prostitute, Mary Kelly, who assists in the investigation. Ian Holm (Alien, Brazil, The Fifth Element, Lord Of The Rings) plays a kindly old doctor w/ extremely valuable information. Thick w/ symbology, conspiracy, and mystery, FROM HELL plays (somewhat) like a Sherlock Holmes story, w/ elements of horror sewn in. This is a great movie for Depp fanatics, as he comes through once again. Robbie Coltrane (Harry Potter And The...) is wonderfully low-key in his Watson-esque role as Depp's assistant. Highly recommended...
1 out of 2 people found this helpful.
ALL of this edition DEFECTIVE!
Added 9/8/2009

Rotten or NO QUALITY CONTROL - 4 out of 4 sets that I've tried have defective menus - They are so messed up and unwatchable that in some cases the bonus material cannot be activated - Thus making this 2 disc edition utterly useless! The film portion on the first disc plays normally (its menus are also unwatchable.
The film itself is very good - A clever "twist" on the Ripper murders - and Depp, as usual is terrific, always fascinating and demanding more of himself.

0 out of 5 people found this helpful.
BLU RAY VERSION
Added 1/15/2010

BLU-RAY VERSION IS WORTH BUYING. I DON'T NEED TO TELL YOU ABOUT THE MOVIE, OTHERS ALREADY HAVE. BUT, NOT TOO MANY PEOPLE TELL YOU IF IT IS WORTH UPGRADING FROM YOUR REGULAR DVD TO BLU-RAY. THIS ONE IS WORTH IT. COLORS ARE STUNNING AND SOUNDS GREAT.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
From Hell
Added 11/20/2009

Johnny Depp is incredible! If you are a fan of his and dark films, you will love this.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Not a bad film or blu ray!
Added 10/11/2009

Not a bad film for what it's worth. The first time through I was maybe expecting more but the blu is worth a purchase.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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