Great film......excellent acting, one for your home library!

Rating: 9/10 (31 July 2006)

Great film, excellent acting, one for your home library -- one of Johnny Depp's best performances. Was particularly impressed with Victorian scenes, costumes and true success with following actual story line of Jack the Ripper. Murder scenes as purportedly committed by The Ripper were somewhat gruesome, but after all, isn't that what happened? Still, I would follow the age limit rating due to scenes of violence and some of sexual connotation as well as drug use. Johnny Depp's portrayal of the clairvoyant/police inspector/opium addict was well-played and convincing. Supporting cast, (especially actress who portrayed Mary Kelly) was also well-chosen. Heart-wrenching and surprising ending made this film worthy of seeing at least twice. Favorite line? "Chasing the dragon" -- watch and enjoy!