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Mesmer
1994
The story of Franz Anton Mesmer and his unconventional theories and practice in the world of medicine in the 18th century. After seeming to cure a beautiful pianist of blindness the couple fall into a forbidden love affair. A challenging look at a unique historical figure. Winner, Best Actor, Montreal Film Festival. Read more
| Starring | Alan Rickman, Donal Donnelly |
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| Director | Roger Spottiswoode |
| Genres | Drama |
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
disappointing
As a huge fan of Alan Rickman, I have been wanting to see this film for years. Apart from the difficulty in hearing some of the characters' lines (especially Rickman's), I was disappointed in what could have been a fantastic film. Alan Rickman was very good in it, as usual, but I felt that the script was poor. Dr Anton Mesmer appears to have been a fascinating person. After doing a little research, I discovered that there was so much more to him than presented in this film. The basis for a truly engaging and enlightening story is there, especially now when holistic treatments and therapies for illness are on the rise (as Mesmer practiced over 200 years ago). The quaility of the acting was generally very good and many scenes were sumptuously filmed, so I am somewhat surprised that the script differed so widely in quality from the rest of the film. Overall, worth seeing for Alan Rickman alone if you're a fan. If not, I'm not certain I'd pay to see it.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Deaf from Surrey
I would very much like to review this film, but I am deaf and there were no subtitles so I am unable to.
No film without subtitles deserves more than 1 star from me. It is a disgrace that so many are still without them, -
Great Alan Rickman
This is an average movie with great Alan Rickman. The plot is rather dubious, and the personage is not too remarkable, despite the 'mystical' power, which seems to be fake. But watching Mr Rickman is pleasure, he is a great cinema personality, and in 1994, when the film was shot, he is on the peak of his form.
Notice the kiss episode: it tells lots about the character, beautiful scene. -
Most recent members' reviews (2)
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
disappointing
As a huge fan of Alan Rickman, I have been wanting to see this film for years. Apart from the difficulty in hearing some of the characters' lines (especially Rickman's), I was disappointed in what could have been a fantastic film. Alan Rickman was very good in it, as usual, but I felt that the script was poor. Dr Anton Mesmer appears to have been a fascinating person. After doing a little research, I discovered that there was so much more to him than presented in this film. The basis for a truly engaging and enlightening story is there, especially now when holistic treatments and therapies for illness are on the rise (as Mesmer practiced over 200 years ago). The quaility of the acting was generally very good and many scenes were sumptuously filmed, so I am somewhat surprised that the script differed so widely in quality from the rest of the film. Overall, worth seeing for Alan Rickman alone if you're a fan. If not, I'm not certain I'd pay to see it.
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Mesmerising! For about 30 seconds...
I greatly anticipated this film, being a Rickman fan and also being genuinely interested in the outlined story.
Unfortunately i was not impressed. Not only were most of the lines inaudible due to poor sound quality, but i found that the pace of the film was too slow.
Suprisingly, i didn't like Mr Rickman's performance in this film, however his voice was perfect for the film- hypnotic and drawling.
The performance was extremely similar to Rickmans portrayal of Grigori Rasputin, but without all the sex.
Not really worth a view. See 'Rasputin' instead.
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- Troopy from London
- Posted 23 Aug 2009 unknown
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
disappointing
As a huge fan of Alan Rickman, I have been wanting to see this film for years. Apart from the difficulty in hearing some of the characters' lines (especially Rickman's), I was disappointed in what could have been a fantastic film. Alan Rickman was very good in it, as usual, but I felt that the script was poor. Dr Anton Mesmer appears to have been a fascinating person. After doing a little research, I discovered that there was so much more to him than presented in this film. The basis for a truly engaging and enlightening story is there, especially now when holistic treatments and therapies for illness are on the rise (as Mesmer practiced over 200 years ago). The quaility of the acting was generally very good and many scenes were sumptuously filmed, so I am somewhat surprised that the script differed so widely in quality from the rest of the film. Overall, worth seeing for Alan Rickman alone if you're a fan. If not, I'm not certain I'd pay to see it.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Deaf from Surrey
I would very much like to review this film, but I am deaf and there were no subtitles so I am unable to.
No film without subtitles deserves more than 1 star from me. It is a disgrace that so many are still without them, -
Great Alan Rickman
This is an average movie with great Alan Rickman. The plot is rather dubious, and the personage is not too remarkable, despite the 'mystical' power, which seems to be fake. But watching Mr Rickman is pleasure, he is a great cinema personality, and in 1994, when the film was shot, he is on the peak of his form.
Notice the kiss episode: it tells lots about the character, beautiful scene. -
Appalling
One of the worst films I have seen in a very long time, which is a shame since Alan Rickman is one of my favourite actors. After the first five minutes of excruciatingly painful dialogue and mental moaning, I hit the fast forward, then switched it off.
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Not Mesmer-ising
Even the talented Alan Rickman cannot save this dire docu-drama. It moves slowly and painfully to no particular conclusion, give it a miss!
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Customer Review
I thought this would be good - but you know what thought did. It was slow, no obvious plot and -well just don't bother
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No No No
As a lover of films both biographical and period I couldn't wait to watch this film. What a waste of a rental. Its rare I give in and turn off before the end but this one got 25 minutes. Even the talented Mr Rickman couldn't save this one. Avoid at all costs.
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major disappointment
This was a bad costume drama with even worse script. I was expecting something much better from Alan Rickman.
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Mesmerising! For about 30 seconds...
I greatly anticipated this film, being a Rickman fan and also being genuinely interested in the outlined story.
Unfortunately i was not impressed. Not only were most of the lines inaudible due to poor sound quality, but i found that the pace of the film was too slow.
Suprisingly, i didn't like Mr Rickman's performance in this film, however his voice was perfect for the film- hypnotic and drawling.
The performance was extremely similar to Rickmans portrayal of Grigori Rasputin, but without all the sex.
Not really worth a view. See 'Rasputin' instead.-
- Troopy from London
- Posted 23 Aug 2009 unknown
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