"From Hell"
By Ted Pfeifer

The Hughes brothers have delivered a stunningly wonderful film. Johnny Depp has delivered another standout performance. And Jack the Ripper has returned "FROM HELL".

Allen and Albert Hughes have once again proved that they are directors to be reckoned with. Their new take on the story of Jack the Ripper is an amazing piece of work. The visuals are incredible and they show just enough to get your imagination going. Don't get me wrong, there are some very gruesome scenes but they are done without going overboard.

Johnny Depp slips into the 1800's and carries an accent. This is the perfect companion piece to "Sleepy Hollow". Depp plays an investigator that has visions, these visions help him solve crimes. We also find out that he has an addiction to opium that just may play a role in his visions. The Ripper is wreaking havoc in the streets of England as prostitutes are being sliced and diced. Depp is called in to solve the crime and put an end to the madness.

The thing that makes this film work is that we all know Jack the Ripper gets away, so the entire time you are trying to guess how the movie will end. The Hughes also give you a number of people who may or may not be the Ripper. This film is a history lesson of facts and theories.

Depp's performance is brilliant along with strong work turned in by Heather Graham. Robbie Coltrane and Ian Holm also co-star and keep the film moving.

"From Hell" is a fantastic movie that stays ahead of you and has darkness lurking around every corner. The film is a piece that everyone involved can be proud of as it is an astounding thriller with chills to boot.