This movie is another hidden gem that somehow escaped the theaters unnoticed. Based off the novel by author Patrick Suskind, Perfume takes movies into a new dimension, a more artistic dimension. the director, Tom Tykwer, did a good job in indulging our sense of smell in the movie which makes it a rewarding experience. the lighting, cinematography and the soundtrack accompanied by a compelling story really makes this movie an oasis amongst the all so familiar blockbusters. this movie reminds us that film is indeed a form of art, and you’ll have to appreciate its creativity.

this movie revolves around Jean-Baptiste Grenouille (Ben Whishaw) who was born with an exception gift of smell. he was content with his life no matter the circumstance, just as long as he kept his olfactory curiosity satisfied with new scents. but once he got the whiff of a particular virgin, he became absorbed and overwhelmed. after accidentically killing the virgin, he was very much displeased to find out that her scent died with her. he became so obessessed with this new and most invigorating scent that he made it his duty to find a way to preserve scent. after finding a questionable means of preserving the scents of virgins, he ends up making the best perfume in human history.

Entertaining: A
Plot: A+
Stimulating: B-
Overall: A+

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this is a must see movie, highly recommended