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The ninth gate

posted 5 years ago by Deathcreeper (105)
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A masterpiece the likes of which only Kubrick himself could have mustered.

[–] Redsfan001 (6213) 5 years ago

I enjoyed that movie also, a underrated work. Polanski is a fine director, but you are right, it did have a Kurbrick like feel to it.

[–] Deathcreeper (105) 5 years ago

Bitter Moon is another Polanski film I enjoyed.

[–] Redsfan001 (6213) 5 years ago

Haven't seen thay, I'll check it out.

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

I found The Ninth Gate to be dull and poorly made. Definitely not a masterpiece, in my opinion, more like a 5/10.

[–] Deathcreeper (105) 5 years ago

Ah well, horses for courses I suppose

[–] Knish (1721) 5 years ago

Enjoyable but no masterpiece. And what was with the woman flying through the air?

[–] R_Kane (15828) 5 years ago

Fallen angels can fly.

[–] Deathcreeper (105) 5 years ago

Well, she isn’t human or at least has supernatural abilities. I can’t decide whether she’s the devil or a succubus.

My initial thoughts were she was the devil but other theories even suggest Corso is the devil - I’ve not got my head round that one yet.

That’s why I like the film, it’s ambiguous and layered.