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Such contrasts serve to make the violence more abhorrent but crucially Tykwer’s camera never lingers over the more graphic nature of the deaths (unlike the novel), pausing only to allow Grenouille the chance to admire each new scent.

As a result, audiences will find themselves enthralled by the direction the story takes them in, as well as stunned by the audacious spectacle of its conclusion.

Performance-wise, Whishaw turns Grenouille into a fascinating villain, displaying an almost primal instinct when choosing his victims, yet somehow retaining a sense of humanity. He relies on looks more than words but manages to transmit a range of emotions.

Stalwart thesps Hoffman and Rickman are also typically colossal – the former giving rise to several amusing moments as he seeks to utilise Grenouille’s talent, and the latter providing a wily adversary.

Fans of the novel should therefore delight in the fact that Tykwer has had the courage to keep Suskind’s vision intact, while newcomers will watch with awe or disgust as he allows proceedings to run their course.

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