The Ninth Gate

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Summary: 1 Question?
Review: What is with the end of the film? Is it a joke? Is Depp you know who? The first 2/3 of the movie are as good as anything Polanski has ever done,but the ending, What's up? If someone can explain it to me I'd give it another 1/2 star. The acting is for the most part is excellent,especially Lena Olin and Frank Langella. The Transfer is flawless The Dvd Looks and sounds great. The extras are a plus.

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Summary: Not for the close-minded
Review: When I first saw The Ninth Gate in theatres, I walked out with my mouth wide open, its one of those movies you think about days after you see it. No, its not filled with special effects and demons and people with their heads spinning... this movie doesn't need it. This movie has exellent acting, Johnny Depp is showing his true talent with his recent films and he's getting little recognition for it. If you're a movie lover who sits and waits for buildings to be blown up and people getting shot while you drool on yourself, this movie isnt for you. This movie is for movie buffs that put some thought into the plot and sub-plots. It has a message, and if you don't understand that message, the end will seem dissapointing. I highly recommend this movie for anyone who loves great acting, chilling storyline, and great directing. This movie makes up for what movies today are missing... a brain.

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Summary: Enlightenment via the Left Hand Path
Review: This is sophistocated film fare for many U.S. viewers; at least that is this viewer's guess as to its nonstartle debut. Likely, the film angered and confused both the Christian Right and those card carrying members of the Practical Qabala. Upon seeing the film, I went out and purchased (and read) the book, El Club Dumas. Polanski has well articulated the very dangerous Left Hand Path of spiritual inquiry, its casualties seeking powers, and the one seeker (played by Johnny Depp) who is transformed from a researcher mercenary into a true seeker of spiritual truths. Polanski depicts the Left Hand Path very well. It is fun!

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Summary: ?
Review: Will somebody please explain the ending of this movie to me? Please...I was so confused after watching it.

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Summary: the ending was a bit flat
Review: Johnny Deep never seems to get the recognition he deserves. He is a talented actor...don't agree? well this is america, I'll let it slide. In my opinion though Johnny is a good actor. He picks roles he likes, that interest him and perhaps that is why he isn't a hollywood golden boy. He was a busy boy though last year; sleepy hollow, arstonauts wife and this little seen movie The Ninth Gate. A movie about a guy looking for a book? That is going to be interesting? Well yes, especially when it is believed that the book was partly written by satan and hold untold power. The movie revolves around Deep's character Dean Corso a rare book dealer contracted to authenticate a very rare book and search out the other possible copies. His search leads him in theft, murder, and satanic cults. It holds your interest (or at least it did mine). Unfortunately I found the ending a bit anticilmatic. I would say it ruined the movie, however after following Corso on such an interesting and twisting journey I was hoping for more of a pay off.

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Summary: Wonderful film! Well worth viewing over and over again!
Review: ...It is a finely crafted film with all of Polanski's black humor and attention to detail. Upon my second viewing (DVD) I am an even stronger supporter of this film...The ending is ambiguous, but isn't life itself? I am a firm believer that this film will later be looked upon as a much better film than most people would care to believe today. Polanski himself claims it isn't his 'best' film, but it sure is nice to see a film that is so tightly woven with detail and small , dark comments. After viewing the DVD version I could not get the film off the mind the following day. Now that is what I call a good movie. Thanks, Roman.

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Summary: Good story line that has the rug pulled out...
Review: I found this movie in the tradition of Polanski's films...beautiful, lush locations that reflect a quiet and sometimes superficial serenity; a film score that very aptly enhances the spooky mood. As always, Johnny Depp is well cast as the furtive, serious protagonist. Emmanuelle Saigner's eyes are haunting, hypnotic pools... and the story is properly gripping but for the vague ending alluded to by another reviewer. Worth watching, but be ready for the nebulous finish.

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Summary: **The Ninth Gate - Not the Best**
Review: The Film 'The Ninth Gate' Starring Johnny Depp had a very good theme. The first hour of the movie was pretty interesting. However, it took a dive down. The ending was terrible. I mean, it left you at a very bad placement. That's what effected me most. Other than that, the movie is good. The theme is dark, so beware.

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Summary: The Ninth Gate (Horror or Thriller?)
Review: Considering the quality and variety of characters portrayed by Johnny Depp over the years, I fully expected another great performance. Unfortunately for me that was not the case. While I expected a strong script, I received a weak one. I found myself correctly guessing what was going to happen next on too many scenes. This movie did not keep me in suspense at all. Therefore, I rule it out as a suspense or a thriller. The movie trailers portrayed it as a horror film which is what I expected and wanted to see. But in the end I asked myself, "What happened? Is that all? Wait a minute, there must be more." The Johnny Depp character was portrayed with a lack of emotion and complete disinterest. I felt as though Mr. Depp were in a hurry to get it over with. He did nothing whatsoever to impress me with his 2 dimensional portrayal. In several scenes he happens accross the murdered bodies of acquaintences, and has no real emotional reaction whatsoever. C'mon, Johnny! At least pretend you're upset. Jeez! In fact the only character portrayed with any real emotion and feeling was the Frank Langella character and we saw much too little of him on screen, alas. And while the movie itself was wonderfully filmed, I was left feeling empty and hollow. It was as though someone had all this extra money laying around and said, "Hey Roman!"(Roman Polanski) "I got all this extra money laying around. How's about making a movie?" The continuing "buildup" left me waiting for a great conclusion only to be left wondering, "What the heck was that?" In short I feel as though 2 hours of my life have been stolen from me. And I was left asking myself, "What was the point of this movie?" I had no answer. I expected more, much much more from Johnny Depp and Roman Polanski. Maybe next time guys...

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Summary: A waste of 2 hours
Review: I was holding this movie in high hopes before I saw it. Now I wish I wouldnt have wasted 2 precious hours out of time that I can never bring back. From the very beginning the movie presents a goofy undertone and it never stops. By the end of the movie all you have, as Roger Ebert says, is unanswered questions and unquestioned answers. It seems that everything is conveniently placed for the characters main benefits. Like the mysteriuos blonde woman (who you never find out who she is). The movie is slow and dull. The dialogue is cheap and completely unoriginal. The vague shots in the movie have no symbolism whatsoever. And the ending, hah dont get me started. The movie makes no sense and it seems like it didnt need to make any sense. Thumbs down.