A positive review!

Rating: Null/10 (3 December 2002)

I never expect much from movies made by Hollywood about events in the UK but with this title I was pleasantly surprised. Johnny Depp's "Mockney" accent leaves a lot to be desired but his acting, as usual, is flawless. Based largely on fact this film makes interesting viewing, particularly as a somewhat new and untested "theory" as to the identity of the Ripper was chosen. The portrayal of Fred Abberline as a drug addict is somewhat unusual and frankly somewhat ridiculous but it lends a certain atmosphere to the proceedings, giving the whole movie that "nightmare" feel. If you can stomach some incredibly accurate, anatomically correct "gore" then you're in for a treat.