Dark Portals: The Chronicles of Vidocq
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Plot Summary
Paris. 1830. When the infamous detective Vidocq disappears in the middle of a busy city, nobody can explain the abduction. His archenemy, the Alchemist, who the assassin Vidocq has been tracking, is the prime suspect. However, as the police continue to come up empty handed, Vidocq's assistant Etienne, his biographer, takes the case into his own hands and delves into the underworld of Paris to find the missing detective.
Customer Reviews
Had potential to be great
There is an interesting story here and the concept of the mirror faced killer is intriguing. A lot of blue screen work must have been employed here as the characters look as if they have been inserted into a video game cityscape most of the time (think Steampunk meets Sin City). Vidocq is The French version of a super sleuth, he is no Sherlock Holmes, but he is resourceful nonetheless. This was an entertaining movie, but it seems like some elements may have been literally lost in translation. I originally saw parts of this on French television and it seems like there may be some missing scenes. Still it was something different and refreshing.
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- $5.99
- Genre: Thriller
- Released: 2007
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