The Name of the Rose (1986)
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Reviews Counted: 18 Fresh: 13 Rotten:5 Average Rating: 6.2/10
Runtime: 2 hrs 15 mins
Synopsis:
Based on Umberto Eco's best-selling novel, "The Name of the Rose" is a medieval whodunit set in a 14th-century Italian monastery. Franciscan monk William of Baskerville and a young novice arrive for a conference to find that several monks have been brutally murdered. In his attempt to solve... [More]
Genre: Dramas
Starring: Sean Connery, F. Murray Abraham, Michael Lonsdale, Christian Slater
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05/26/06 03:17 AM
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01/26/06 03:16 AM
A great mystery until the end. Connery and Abraham throw sparks each time they meet.
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04/22/05 09:23 AM
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08/30/04 10:17 PM
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the window dressing is not enough to buoy the principle acting
07/23/04 10:35 PM
A spiritual thriller that holds up thanks to its rich themes and great acting
07/01/04 02:53 PM
I enjoyed the look and feel of the movie, and I especially liked Connery's charismatic monk.
07/01/04 02:17 PM
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05/24/03 08:14 AM
A well-played medieval murder mystery, featuring a lot of good-looking men with really bad haircuts.
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01/24/03 05:34 PM
Marvelous adaptation of a complex Umberto Eco novel. Christian Slater's first feature role.
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