A very good movie

Since I kept hearing some pretty good things about this flick, I was really eager to check this flick. Indeed, even though Ian McKellen is above all famous for his roles in the X-men and Lord of the rings franchises, he is actually much more than that and these movies only focus on his amazing charisma but don’t really display the depth of his acting range. This movie is a fine example. Indeed, McKellen gave here an amazing performance, so full of depth and sensitivity that he fully became the character who was quite a fascinating figure. On the other hand, Brendan Fraser tried again to play something else than his usual morons but he didn't really convince me. I mean, he should be praised for trying something else but I seriously doubt that he was a real asset for this production. Anyway, thankfully, it didn't ruin the movie at all and the story was nothing short of fascinating. To conclude, it’s a shame this movie seems to be a little bit forgotten nowadays because it is a real gem and it is definitely worth a look, especially if you want to see Ian McKellen shinning in something else than your usual blockbusters.

8/10