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The Ninth Gate

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The Ninth Gate (1999)

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Reviews Counted: 82

Fresh: 33

Rotten:49

Average Rating: 4.9/10

Consensus: Even though the film is stylish and atmospheric, critics say The Ninth Gate meanders aimlessly and is often ludicrous. And despite the advertising, there's hardly any chills.

Runtime: 2 hrs 13 mins

Genre: Horror/Suspense

Synopsis: Based on a novel by Arturo Pérez-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... Based on a novel by Arturo Pérez-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 (Johnny Depp) is a cynical rare books dealer hired by Boris Balkan (Frank Langella), a scholar specializing in books on Satanism, to recover the only two remaining copies (in addition to the one owned by Balkan) of THE NINE GATES OF THE KINGDOM OF SHADOWS, a 17th-century text with cryptic illustrations supposedly contributed by Lucifer himself. Corso's investigation takes him to Europe, where he is pursued by a strange girl (Emmanuelle Seigner) who seemes to assume the role of his guardian angel: Bizarre deaths inspired by the book's morbid illustrations befall all those who come into contact with the book--except himself. This occult mystery should satisfy fans of subtly creepy, stylish tales of the supernatural along the lines of Polanski's own ROSEMARY'S BABY. [More]

Starring: Johnny Depp, Frank Langella, Lena Olin, Emmanuelle Seigner

Starring: Johnny Depp, Frank Langella, Lena Olin, Emmanuelle Seigner, Barbara Jefford, Jose Lopez Rodero, James Russo

Director: Roman Polanski

Director: Roman Polanski
Screenwriter: John Brownjohn, Roman Polanski, Enrique Urbizu
Producer: Roman Polanski
Composer: Wojciech Kilar

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Jul 18, 2000

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DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Keep Case
  • Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 - English

Additional Release Material:

  • Audio Commentary - 1. Roman Polanski - Director
  • Making-of
  • Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer
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Interactive Features:

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Text/Photo Galleries:

  • Stills/Photos - 1. Gallery and Description of Satanic Drawings From Film
  • Biographies - 1. Cast and Crew
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Reviews for The Ninth Gate

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Lisa Nesselson
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07/14/07
Joe Lozito
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Sometimes dry, sometimes wacky, but surprisingly compelling throughout.

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05/13/07
Scott Weinberg
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12/06/05
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At least the action is moved by earthbound dementia rather than by the power of a divinity.

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10/29/04
Jules Brenner
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The Ninth Gate est un énième film sous-évalué qui mérite davantage d’attention et de reconnaissance.

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10/07/04
Louis-Jérôme Cloutier
Panorama
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The first hour of the picture is sublime.

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06/05/03
Jeffrey M. Anderson
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12/02/02
Philip Strick
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10/15/02
Margaret A. McGurk
Cincinnati Enquirer
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The material remains too trifling and ultimately ludricrous to justify the care that's gone into the production.

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09/09/02
Kevin Lally
Film Journal International
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08/15/02
Kenneth Turan
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08/02/02
Betty Jo Tucker
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06/05/02
Tim Cogshell
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Artfully constructed and deliberately paced, making up for the many ludicrous twists and turns it takes.

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03/07/02
Chuck Rudolph
Matinee Magazine
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Depp trudges through gamely, but I sensed that he knew how silly the whole movie was, and didn't really commit to it.

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02/28/02
Michael W. Phillips, Jr.
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12/10/01
Rich Cline
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