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| The Name Of The Rose [1987] | ![The Name Of The Rose [1987]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51749Y840PL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Jean-jacques Annaud
Actors: Sean Connery, Christian Slater, Helmut Qualtinger, Elya Baskin, Michael Lonsdale
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (15 reviews)
Sales Rank: 2623
Format: Box Set, Pal, Special Edition
Languages: English (Original Language), Latin (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 18 years and over
Media: DVD
Running Time: 123 minutes
Number Of Items: 2
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 7321900344760
ASIN: B0001Z65NU
Release Date: July 1, 2006
Theatrical Release Date: September 24, 1986
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Jean-Jacques Annaud's IThe Name of the Rose/I is a flawed attempt to adapt Umberto Eco's highly convoluted medieval bestseller for the screen, necessarily excising much of the esoterica that made the book so compelling. Still, what's left is a riveting whodunit set in a grimly and grimily realistic 14th-century Benedictine monastery populated by a parade of grotesque characters, all of whom spend their time lurking in dark places or scuttling, half-unseen, in the omnipresent gloom. A series of mysterious and gruesome deaths are somehow tied up with the unwelcome attention of the Inquisition, sent to root out suspected heretical behavior among the monastic scribes whose lives are dedicated to transcribing ancient manuscripts for their famous library, access to which is prevented by an ingenious maze-like layout. PEnter Sean Connery as investigator-monk William of Baskerville (the Sherlock Holmes connection made explicit in his name) and his naive young assistant Adso (a youthful Christian Slater). The Grand Inquisitor Bernado Gui (F. Murray Abraham) suspects devilry; but William and Adso, using Holmesian forensic techniques, uncover a much more human cause: the secrets of the library are being protected at a terrible cost. A fine international cast and the splendidly evocative location compensate for a screenplay that struggles to present Eco's multifaceted story even partially intact; Annaud's idiosyncratic direction complements the sinister, unsettling aura of the tale ideally. --IMark Walker /I
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 An intelligent, atmospheric and philosophical classic of modern cinema January 2, 2009
This is a splendidly crafted film which makes much use of atmosphere and colour. It is set in early medieval times in the backdrop of a rather forbidding northern Italian monastery, and one really does get a sense of the the cold stone chill and mirthlessness of the place. The main characters are William of Baskerville and his novice, Adso of Melk (superbly played by Sean Connery and Christian Slater respectively), but much of the films richness is derived from the astonishing assortment of supporting characters (I defy anyone to name an uglier or more freakish collection of human beings anywhere in the history of cinema).br /br /At the simplest level, the story is a whodunnit in which William, aided by Adso, seek to discover the truth behind a series of untimely deaths amongst the monks. This quest is conducted in the face of distrust and suspicion from some of the senior figures in the monastery, and with the imminent arrival of one of the darker forces of the church (the holy inquisition) with which William has had some prior dealings.br /br /The truth behind the crimes is not however a simple case of evil or greed, but rather is concerned with deeply held convictions regarding knowledge and religion. While the investigation plays itself out, there is a great religious debate taking place, itself an intriguing sub-plot.br /br /Throughout the film we are confronted with questions concerning the conflict between knowledge and faith, justice and power. William is a flawed and very human hero, afflicted with an intellectual arrogance yet a fundamentally compassionate man seeking the truth. His flaws and vulnerability make the story more compelling, and more convincing.br /br /This is a film to be enjoyed as an intelligent story, as a thought provoking philosophical piece, and as a spectacle. It ranks amongst the finest works from both of its leading actors.
 In the name of the bad film July 10, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I was being lazy when I chose to rent this DVD. I've decided to make a short cut and not to read the source novel (because anyone who's read Umberto Eco's wordy work will appreciate that it is a full time job in itself) but to watch the adaptation instead, and what a bitter disappointment it was. It's just a complete parody on "the Medieval" , Connery who is not one of my favourite actors in any event is just plain hideous and proves the point that he is not cut out for roles of this calibre. So, now I'd have to read the book after all just to see what I've missed. Moral: never make the short cuts!
A good adaptation February 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The source novel being perhaps my favourite of all time, I'm glad to report that this is a film adaptation that is faithful to the essence and the key elements of Eco's book. The cinematography and casting are spot-on (Hellboy as Salvatore!). Jean-Jacques Annaud does a fine job in balancing the intertwined plot strands of the murder mystery and the theological debate, and - dare I say it - ties it all together in a more satisfying conclusion than in the book.
Kind of slow, always interesting, very atmospheric December 4, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The atmosphere in Name of the Rose is brilliant. A murky palette of greys and browns dominate the landscape, perfectly echoing the barron natures of the corrupt and morally vacuous monks.br /br /It's a slow build, but this doesn't matter. It draws you in and doesn't disappoint or fall back on nonsensical plot twists. Pretty powerful cinema.br /br /One gripe is Christian Slater's accent, which isn't always consistent, but he was 15 when he made this, so I'll let him off! br /br /On a more shallow note, this film has to have the widest selection of weird looking faces in a movie ever! They must have done a global search for 'faces with character' for this movie.
Missed it first time around but now I've seen it twice! September 14, 2007
3 out of 9 found this review helpful
This movie was so good that when it came to an end I watched it all over again. Excellent.
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