Okay. Depp is good.

Rating: Null/10 (27 March 2002)

Johnny Depp is one the few Hollywood stars whose acting talent shines brighter then his celebrity. `From Hell' follows Inspector Abberline - played by Depp - in this twist filled, conspiracy theory loaded quest to identify the infamous serial killer labeled Jack the Ripper. Abberline swallows Depp so completely that you forget Depp actually exists for those two hours. That's the way things should be. That's the reason I go to movies.
The supporting cast was great. Robbie Coltrane and Ian Holm are consistently strong actors. The sets and costuming were flawless. The script was surprisingly fluidic for a period thriller slash horror. Heather Graham does well to remind us that she was a competent actress in a past life. All in all a good showing.
I went looking for seat-of-my-pants horror, but I found a gore-filled, albeit thoughtful, history lesson. Go see it in that frame of mind and you'll walk away smiling.