The best thriller I've seen in long time

Rating: 9/10 (19 January 2005)

Set in 1988 in whitechappel, London, this film follows the story of Jack the Ripper, and the detective that is assigned to the case, inspector Albiline (johnny Depp). The whole film is incredibly stylistic, using a mix of filming techniques, including dreams, hallucinations and the more common types. The sound track is great, and the plot is good and easy to understand, even a child could understand this film! The length is fine, some think it is too long but if it had been shorter then they would have had to miss stuff out, which is what can spoil a good film (think Harry potter).
This film is shot in a similar style to Baz Luhrmann's moulin rouge, its is full of color, with great detail given to the style and color of each scene. The only think that really lets this film down is the end credits, they are done in a style that makes a film look dated even 4 years after it is made. The actors try their best, depp is great, as is Coltrane, who plays depps sidekick. Heather Graham is average, but the accent isn't fooling anyone! A great film with a great twist, a lovely insight into Victorian London, whilst the style it was shot in will keep film students going for years! Definitely worth seeing.