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Based on a novel by Arturo Perez-Reverte (THE CLUB DUMAS) and coscripted by director Roman Polanski, THE NINTH GATE was Polanski's first feature after a long break following the release of 1995's DEATH AND THE MAIDEN--in between, there was an aborted project that faltered when designated star John Travolta opted out. Dean Corso .. Read more

Starring	Johnny Depp, Lena Olin, Frank Langella, Emmanuelle Seigner
Director	Roman Polanski
Genres	Horror, Thriller

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- "...With its fiery, over-the-top spectacle and bolts of black humor, THE NINTH GATE is actually more in the spirit of VAMPIRE KILLERS than ROSEMARY'S BABY....Lena Olin is the ultimate cat woman..."
- 8908
- - Chicago Sun
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
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  What!!!
  
  You watch this film and it actually starts of well you get excited thinking you've found like the only devil/ angel film tnat works and then the end happens... read more »
  
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  - rtdpj
  - Essex
  - 22 Dec 2004 at 14:53
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  Kinda weird.
  
  I think Polansky is a bit overrated, Ok Rosemary's Baby and Chinatown were awesome and then what? Not much that I personally liked. And the Ninth Gate is ... read more »
  
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- - gianino
  - 502 reviews
  - London
  - 09 Apr 2012 at 21:55
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  I enjoyed it which seems to be bucking the trend in these reviews
  
  I am not normally a big horror or even science fiction fan but I rather enjoyed this film. Johnny Depp was good which is not always the case with him I find. As... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 01 Apr 2012 at 15:10
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  - 0
  Ok, not as good as book.
  
  Entertaining watchable pulp fiction, one of the stars I've given is purely for Johnny Depp. Very disappointing if you compare with the book. Definitely read... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 24 Mar 2012 at 12:27
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  - 0
  It started so well...!
  
  I recommend you watch about half of this then make up the rest yourself. I guarantee you'll do a better job.
  
  Such a shame, with a plot like that ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 05 Feb 2012 at 14:46
- - 0
  - 0
  Don't Bother
  
  I watched this for 40 minutes and could take no more! So boring!! Johnny Depp was the only thing that kept me watching for that long!
  
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  - 18 Jan 2012 at 07:50
- - 0
  - 0
  Dissappointing & Weak
  
  Dissappointing American film with semi serious, semi comic theme, which simply doesn't work very well. Could possibly be worth watching on a plane if there... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 29 Dec 2011 at 20:08
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  get me out of here
  
  If it wasn't for johhny depp i would not watch this film started ok then just went down hill Very boring film
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - gera70
  - 27 reviews
  - Liverpool
  - 17 Dec 2011 at 21:10
- - 0
  - 0
  Depp does Hammer
  
  Bit dated by now, but Depp fans will enjoy. Slightly Hammer Films flick to be fair. Find Depp very similar in all roles, but that counts for 90% of them to be ... read more »
  
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- 1072422
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Peril
  - 49 reviews
  - 11 Dec 2011 at 16:46
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  - 0
  Utter Tripe!
  
  I cannot believe this offering comes form Polanski. Tripe! That is all I have to say really.
  
  [These words are just to make up the word count; that is... read more »
  
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- - Kinkyfish
  - 98 reviews
  - York, England
  - 08 Dec 2011 at 20:03
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  - 0
  Utterly Woeful
  
  I generally quite enjoy Depp movies. But not this one. Do yourself a favour and don't bother. The only reason i didn't turn it off because i thought it ... read more »
  
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- - Miguelito
  - 1 review
  - 29 Oct 2011 at 04:53
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- - 31
  - 17
  What!!!
  
  You watch this film and it actually starts of well you get excited thinking you've found like the only devil/ angel film tnat works and then the end happens... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 317141
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - rtdpj
  - Essex
  - 22 Dec 2004 at 14:53
- - 12
  - 2
  Don't be put off - this is an under-rated gem!
  
  I had to add my views after reading the other reviews - I found this film compulsive, compelling, original and even challenging. Yes, it does unfold slowly - ... read more »
  
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- - Munchkin061271
  - 38 reviews
  - Grays
  - 13 Jul 2004 at 12:29
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  - 4
  Oh dear.
  
  Despite a charming performance from Johnny Depp and some low-key hamming from Frank Langhella, this is a stinker.
  
  It takes a very long time to ... read more »
  
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- - jackspark
  - Surrey
  - 12 Aug 2005 at 08:12
- - 6
  - 2
  Compelling
  
  Corso (Johnny Depp), having been employed to investigate a book reputed to have been written in collaboration with the Devil, travels to Europe on an ... read more »
  
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- - 4Clockworkoranges
  - North Yorkshire
  - 08 Mar 2005 at 15:09
- - 4
  - 0
  Intriguing
  
  I would not really classify this as 'Horror' as I almost didn't borrow it for that reason. However, my partner has read the book and thought we ... read more »
  
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- - crispin40
  - 530 reviews
  - Stirling, Scotland
  - 15 Jan 2005 at 22:15
- - 4
  - 0
  What the hell?
  
  Not since 'Angel Heart' has a devil movie been so intriguing.
  
  Every scene pushing the story and mystery further and further forward until you... read more »
  
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- - Steve Milne
  - Newport, WALES
  - 02 Aug 2006 at 17:56
- - 3
  - 0
  This was shaping up to...
  
  This was shaping up to be a great film but the last 30 mins it went off the boil.
  
  There was plenty of atmosphere and it had a good pace. Some really ... read more »
  
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  - MIDDLEWICH
  - 07 Jul 2004 at 13:30
- - 2
  - 0
  depp magic
  
  I like Johnny Depp in most of his films due to the fact that he chooses them a little differently, unlike larger hollywood glossy rubbish. This film is an old ... read more »
  
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  - lancashire, Blackpool
  - 25 Jul 2004 at 20:33
- - 2
  - 0
  Boffo! a good one
  
  This film is a study of the struggle of knowledge Vs power. The Johhny Depp character searches for knowledge not power and is thus rewarded over the other ... read more »
  
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  - colchester
  - 20 Jan 2005 at 11:53
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  Underated!
  
  This is a great film with plenty of slow atmosphere. Keep your eyes peeled at all times as many clues are interlaced along the way.
  
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- - a customer
  - Devon, England
  - 26 Jan 2005 at 10:00

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Critics' reviews
- "...With its fiery, over-the-top spectacle and bolts of black humor, THE NINTH GATE is actually more in the spirit of VAMPIRE KILLERS than ROSEMARY'S BABY....Lena Olin is the ultimate cat woman..."
- 8908
- - Chicago Sun
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...THE NINTH GATE is well-crafted with a genteel and moody air....Polanski has concentrated on the subdued and the spooky. And he's thrown in some bizarre acting touches..."
- 8909
- - Los Angeles Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- An uncertain tone bedevils this tale of decadence and satanism among the very rich, veering as it does between horror and satire; ultimately, it's nothing very much.
- 30861
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:41
- "...Polanski remains a supreme technician....The film is intricately well-made....THE NINTH GATE is generously spiced with humorous detail..."
- 8912
- - Sight and Sound
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- When Dean Corso (Depp), a cunning and accomplished New York rare book dealer, agrees to do a little job for rich... read more on Time Out
- 44060
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:14
- "...A lot of lowbrow fun....[Depp performs] with real panache..." -- 3 out of 5 stars - A Satisfying Rental
- 8911
- - Premiere
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58

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  Based on a novel by Arturo Perez-Reverte (THE CLUB DUMAS) and coscripted by director Roman Polanski, THE NINTH GATE was Polanski's first feature after a long break following the release of 1995's DEATH AND THE MAIDEN--in between, there was an aborted project that faltered when designated star John ...