Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

"Perfume" is a terrifying story of murder and obsession set in 18th-century France. Jean-Baptiste Grenouille has a unique talent for discerning the scents and smells that swirl around him, which he us...( read more )es to create the world's finest perfumes. Strangely lacking any scent of his own, he becomes obsessed with capturing the irresistible but elusive aroma of young womanhood. As Grenouille's obsession turns deadly, 12 young girls are found murdered. Panic breaks out as people rush to protect their daughters, while an unrepentant and unrelenting Grenouille still lacks the final ingredient to complete his quest.

The tale of Jean-Baptiste Grenouille was considered unfilmable, untill now. Tom Tykwer brings the serial killer to life in such a gorgeous and stylish fashion. Wonderfully dark and at 140 minutes, surprisingly captivating. The support cast of Hoffman and Rickman are at their usual greatness, but it's Whishaw's performance that gives you the willies.