From Hell

Name: From Hell
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime
Released: October 19, 2001
Duration: 122 min
Rating: 54
Cast: Heather Graham, Johnny Depp

2001

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Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: October 19, 2001 | R

Starring: Heather Graham, Johnny Depp

Summary: Based on a popular graphic novel, From Hell puts an intense psychological spin on the horrific legend of Jack the Ripper and unravels a chilling alleged conspiracy involving the highest powers in England. (Twentieth Century Fox)

Director: Albert Hughes and Allen Hughes

Genre(s): Mystery, Thriller, Crime

Rating: R

Runtime: 122 min

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Owen Gleiberman

Sensational and accomplished. Read full review

Derek Elley

Surprisingly conventional Olde London Towne gaslight mystery, gussied up with some doctored visuals, and an eccentric performance by Johnny Depp. Read full review

Roger Ebert

The movie feels dark, clammy and exhilarating -- it's like belonging to a secret club where you can have a lot of fun but might get into trouble. Read full review

A.O. Scott

So beautifully realized as a mood piece that it takes a while for a slight disappointment to register. Read full review

Rene Rodriguez

There's no bite or sting, nor is there a single moment when the film is anything close to scary. It isn't ever engaging, either; it's a dull, sluggish bum-out. Read full review

Marc Savlov

A visual tour-de-force; it's just that there's not much else to sink your teeth into once the pretty colors fade from view. Read full review

Desson Thomson

Feels razor thin. None of the characters is particularly noteworthy. And the revelations of deep-seated conspiracy in the usual privileged, closed circles are hackneyed and tired. Read full review

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Thenewone

Jun 9, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An underrated masterpiece, that show one of most interestings point of views of the murders of "Jack the Ripper" in the end of 19th century in london.

From Hell is based on the book of influent writer Alan Moore, and shows the reason of one of many suspects in "Jack the Ripper Murders".
The Script of the movie is very well written, with a great directing,and the actors are too another great goal on the movie.

Johnny Depp commands the movie with a Great performance as Inspector Frederick Abberline, Robbie Coltrane is Great as sergeant assistant of Depp Character
Ian Holm is Perfect Brilliant as Sir William Gull, (Jack the Ripper himself)

Heather Graham is Amazing too, as one of young group prostitute that jack has be killed, this one ends to have an affair with Depp Character while the two runs against the time, to discover Jack identity before The Ripper killed she and his friends.

Perfect movie, perfect pace and yet a perfect end and conclusion, A must see movie if you like a great thriller investigative and if you are interested the story of "Jack The Ripper",
but much people non-sense gets dissapointing with the movie, expected the to be a horror movie, sorry but it isn't the premise of the movie, is a Thriller investigative and works very well in this way that is the way that movie should be and is.… Expand

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Zanessa250QI

Jul 5, 2015

Curti,Muito bom,Excelente,Obra-prima E Perfeição. Eu acho que esses 31 individuos que deram votos negativos de 0 a 3 são retardados que não sabem o que é história e roteiro de qualidade podiam morrer.

1 of 2 users found this helpful11

JohnnyStephens

Aug 25, 2013

Watch it!!! Perfect!!!! A masterpiece!!!! It's one of my favourite thrillers!!!! Johnny Depp is always perfect in his movies!!! He has a gift!!!!! He's the best actor in the world!

2 of 3 users found this helpful21

FilipeNeto

Feb 16, 2018

This film, directed by The Hughes Brothers, has Johnny Depp in the main role and deals with the story of Jack the Ripper, probably one of the most successful killers of all time, as not only was never caught and tried as, even today, we don't know what their true identity. The film playsThis film, directed by The Hughes Brothers, has Johnny Depp in the main role and deals with the story of Jack the Ripper, probably one of the most successful killers of all time, as not only was never caught and tried as, even today, we don't know what their true identity. The film plays with this situation to show us one of the most famous theories about the killer's identity: that would be a figure of British royalty or someone close to the ruling circles. The film also shows us the misery and poverty in which the lower classes of London lived, in a time when being poor often meant to live in the limits of the law to survive, and numb the pain of life in abuse of drugs or alcohol. Depp plays one of the inspectors highlighted by Scotland Yard to investigate and arrest the mysterious killer, who only kills prostitutes but that is so fierce and so meticulously bloody that quickly spread terror through the streets of Whitechapell. The actor shone in the role, managing to give the character a contradictory personality, spread in their desire to do justice, in the way he falls in love and in the addictions he feeds.

A film recommended for all who enjoy a good cop movie, with a minimum expenditure of bullets and bloodshed.… Expand

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MattBrady99

Sep 15, 2015

The atmosphere in 'From Hell' creates this stomach turning, graphic and this gothic universe where the Ripper lives, and that's why it gave this movie a unique look and feel to it. Johnny Depp once again brings a solid performance in this movie and the overall film is a decent watch.

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Tokyochuchu

Nov 4, 2013

From Hell would almost be interesting if it wasn't for the bungled love story, awful accents and empty conclusion. There are a few nice things about this Jack the Ripper flick but overall it's a mess.

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imthenoob

Oct 14, 2020

This is a perfect example of both the writers and directors having absolutely no idea wtf they're doing. From Hell is an awkward blend of three genres (detective, horror and thriller) and none of it works well together. It's poorly paced, written and directed. And considering how acclaimedThis is a perfect example of both the writers and directors having absolutely no idea wtf they're doing. From Hell is an awkward blend of three genres (detective, horror and thriller) and none of it works well together. It's poorly paced, written and directed. And considering how acclaimed the source material was, This movie does nothing to even come close to living up to it. It's just a total failure across the board.… Expand

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