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The Name of the Rose

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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

Genre: Dramas

US Box Office: $0

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... 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 the crimes, William must challenge the authority of the Catholic Church by eschewing religious fervor in favor of rational thought. [More]

Starring: Sean Connery, F. Murray Abraham, Michael Lonsdale, Christian Slater

Starring: Sean Connery, F. Murray Abraham, Michael Lonsdale, Christian Slater

Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud

Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud
Composer: James Horner
Story: Umberto Eco

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02/29/08
Michael W. Phillips, Jr.
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05/26/06
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Jeffrey M. Anderson
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02/01/06
Lori Hoffman
Lori Hoffman
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01/26/06
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Jake Euker
Jake Euker
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06/27/05
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
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A great mystery until the end. Connery and Abraham throw sparks each time they meet.

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04/22/05
Michael A. Smith
Michael A. Smith
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09/14/04
Chris Barsanti
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08/30/04
Vincent Canby
Vincent Canby
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the window dressing is not enough to buoy the principle acting

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07/23/04
Aaron Lazenby
Aaron Lazenby
Filmcritic.com

A spiritual thriller that holds up thanks to its rich themes and great acting

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07/01/04
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality and Practice

I enjoyed the look and feel of the movie, and I especially liked Connery's charismatic monk.

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07/01/04
John J. Puccio
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06/13/03
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05/27/03
Walter Chaw
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05/24/03
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A well-played medieval murder mystery, featuring a lot of good-looking men with really bad haircuts.

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Rob Vaux
Rob Vaux
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Marvelous adaptation of a complex Umberto Eco novel. Christian Slater's first feature role.

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11/29/02
Michael Drakulich
Michael Drakulich
Star Newspapers (Chicago, IL)
 
 
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