The Name of the Rose (1986) Reviews
- Starring:
- Sean Connery, F. Murray Abraham, (more)
- Director(s):
- Jean-Jacques Annaud
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Category:
- Foreign, Mystery & Suspense
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9 out of 9 people found this review helpful Incredible movie with a great mystery to solve, all seen from the eyes of the apprentice (much like the Sherlock Holmes movies and books were from Watson's point of view). The scenery and issues all ... Read More Incredible movie with a great mystery to solve, all seen from the eyes of the apprentice (much like the Sherlock Holmes movies and books were from Watson's point of view). The scenery and issues all felt real and true to life. The harshness and brutality of the times and as well as the choices each person must make in their life all surround this one Abbey at this one point in time. Excellant Acting!! All characters were well defined and came to life. The mystery's conclusion will surprise you and the ending is marvelous!!! Kudos to the cast and crew!!!!!! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful This is a great whodunit movie without the Hollywood glitz. It was historically accurate and costumes and design were marvelous. Especially enlighting was the commentary by the director Jean ... Read More This is a great whodunit movie without the Hollywood glitz. It was historically accurate and costumes and design were marvelous. Especially enlighting was the commentary by the director Jean Jacques Annaud about the movie. I reccommend who ever sees this movie to go through the commentary with the director --- it is very very interesting and informative. Normally I'm not interested in the commentaries but this one is especially interesting. Very good European picture with a great cast. Good Movie. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful My wife and I love this movie--it's our all-time favorite. But if you don't like a realistic portrayal of the odd medieval world, you probably won't like this. A highly successful and entertaining ... Read More My wife and I love this movie--it's our all-time favorite. But if you don't like a realistic portrayal of the odd medieval world, you probably won't like this. A highly successful and entertaining adaptation of Umberto Eco's dense and complicated novel, the story is wonderfully mysterious and ultimately poignant. Sean Connery steals the show. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful Name of the Rose is a magnificent recreation of the period described in
the film..the set was phenominal with every detail correctly shown and
potrayed..Sean Connery and the 15-16 year old ... Read More Name of the Rose is a magnificent recreation of the period described in
the film..the set was phenominal with every detail correctly shown and
potrayed..Sean Connery and the 15-16 year old Christian Slater were
superb in their roles as well F.Murray Abraham as the demonic inquisitor..one could almost feel they were in the middle ages when this
story took place..Monsieur Annaud, the director should be given many
stars for this masterpiece as well as the set designer. 41/2 stars!! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
5 out of 8 people found this review helpful Generally I like all Sean Connery movies and this one dosn't disappoint. Not a Great movie since there was a number of unexplained holes in the plot and I thought the love scene between the young ... Read More Generally I like all Sean Connery movies and this one dosn't disappoint. Not a Great movie since there was a number of unexplained holes in the plot and I thought the love scene between the young Slater and the mute woman was longer than necessary to accept its relevance to the rest of the plot. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 3 people found this review helpful When I saw this movie as a child I thought that is was one of the best movies that I had ever seen. As an adult I realize now that there were many holes in the plot and it wasn't near as exciting as ... Read More When I saw this movie as a child I thought that is was one of the best movies that I had ever seen. As an adult I realize now that there were many holes in the plot and it wasn't near as exciting as I remembered. But all in all, it was an interesting movie to watch. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 5 people found this review helpful It's has a decent mystery plot, if you like the style of Sherlock Holmes stories. In other words, you merely watch as the protagonist makes quick and almost effortless deductions, leaving little ... Read More It's has a decent mystery plot, if you like the style of Sherlock Holmes stories. In other words, you merely watch as the protagonist makes quick and almost effortless deductions, leaving little room for your own.
As much as it is a mystery story, it also comes across as an anti-Church diatribe. There is little evidence of the story's 14-century Christian elements having been researched by the author. Instead, the story employs the same stale stereotypes and stock characters authors have used to demonize organized religion since the days of Victorian melodramas. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
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