Mesmer starring Alan Rickman
(2 votes, average: 5 out of 5)
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My guess is that people either hate this film or love it with few middle of the roaders. It is about the invisible world of energy and if you don’t believe in that or it bothers you - you won’t like this movie. It takes invisible, healing energy generated by humans very seriously. Mesmer, a historical figure portrayed in this film, heals sick people by using his own energy which he calls animal magnetism. The movie is surprisingly somber and serious – and doesn’t fall for any Hollywood bell and whistle tricks. If you are into this sort of thing it’s very engaging and artistically executed.
November 19th, 2007 at 11:40 am
I don’t think you have to believe in Mesmer’s theories to appreciate the depth of Alan Rickman’s performance in this film. Personally, I spent countless viewings just trying to sort out Mesmer’s relationship with his blind patient (as beautifully played by Rickman and Amanda Ooms) and whether he truly loved her or merely regarded her as his greatest accomplishment.