Plot: Dean is a crafty book dealer who is not afraid to use underhanded methods to get what he needs. He is hired by a wealthy businessman who is an avid collector of books about the devil. He needs Dean to find two more editions of an obscure book, in order to find out which of the three is the original.
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February 24, 2025
This was a slightly iffy rewatch. There's an odd vibe that is reminiscent of a comedy, but there are no real jokes. This is a mystery with thriller and horror elements, though there is no real tension, no actual scares. When I first watched this film I found that rather intriguing, the second time around it's not as impressive.
Depp's performance is nice and the setup is fun. His little road trip through Europe is silly though and the genre elements are poorly realized (the ending in particular is a complete joke). The film's awkwardness is still part of its core appeal, I just didn't enjoy it as much the second time around. It's still worth a go if you've never seen it.
October 03, 2004
[review pending]