Director Tom Tykwer's technique is so gripping, it takes time to realise how shallow these people are.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

Director Tom Tykwer's technique is so gripping, it takes time to realise how shallow these people are.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

It is formulaic, but it's also bursting with conviction and insight.

~ James Benefield -

It is formulaic, but it's also bursting with conviction and insight.

~ James Benefield -

Works both on a technical level and as sheer entertainment.

~ Trinity -

Works both on a technical level and as sheer entertainment.

~ Trinity -

Rich in sweetness and sadness, a fable for the hopeful.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

Rich in sweetness and sadness, a fable for the hopeful.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

There are some superb bits of camerawork used to communicate Grenouille's experience of the world of scents, though unfortunately, having begun to express itself this way, the film doesn't have quite enough to go round.

~ Jennie Kermode -

There are some superb bits of camerawork used to communicate Grenouille's experience of the world of scents, though unfortunately, having begun to express itself this way, the film doesn't have quite enough to go round.

~ Jennie Kermode -

A timely and well-executed thriller

~ Adam Micklethwaite -

A timely and well-executed thriller

~ Adam Micklethwaite -

The film looks great if you like sand

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

The film looks great if you like sand

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

Tykwer has turned it into a romance, with an ending that should be dropped down a very deep hole.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

Tykwer has turned it into a romance, with an ending that should be dropped down a very deep hole.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

This is a film that will be enjoyed most by people who haven't seen many other films.

~ Jennie Kermode -

This is a film that will be enjoyed most by people who haven't seen many other films.

~ Jennie Kermode -

A film that is both intellectually stimulating and visually satisfying.

~ Jennie Kermode -

A film that is both intellectually stimulating and visually satisfying.

~ Jennie Kermode -