Very obvious, but oh-so-good

Rating: Null/10 (5 November 2004)

It's dark, it's dismal and it is very dirty. From Hell's Jack the Ripper is as obvious as can possibly be because he speaks several times and does very little to disguise his voice. Nevertheless, Johnny Depp is absolutely fabulous, a little less eccentric than a lot of his other films, but on top form and looking gorgeous! Heather Graham, however, is not so hot. Her Irish accent is terrible and her presence causes all female viewers to groan and roll their eyes. Fortunately not a lot of hanky-panky happens between the two leads. Robbie Coltrane is happy spouting Shakespeare and shouting at constables left, right and centre. Ian Holm is clearly having fun with being evil. From Hell is a fast-paced murder-mystery (with very little mystery) that will have you laughing, bitching and hiding behind the sofa in 2 hours. Someone pass me the kidney flavoured crisps...