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Rating: Null/10 (19 May 2002)

I've always had an interest in Jack the Ripper, mostly because the fact that he was never caught could allow my imagination to make all sorts of assumptions. So, I looked forward to seeing this movie. I wasn't very much disappointed. It offered a truly horrible theory on not only who Jack the Ripper was, but why he was murdering the "unfortunates." The historical inconsistencies don't hurt the movie much. If you want the historical truth than go and watch a documentary on Jack the Ripper. The acting is spotty in the cases of Heather Graham and Johnny Depp as are their accents. The rest of the cast is better. I did find Jason Flemyng's character quite a contrast to the others that I've seen him play and if anyone who has watched "Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister" will find Mark Dexter's character quite a change. However, the look and feel of the film is superb! The dark and shadowy corners make one feel that Jack the Ripper could be anywhere. I also liked the look because it portrayed a side of Victorian life that is often overlooked! All in all a good film if you want a creepy night of fun.