Name of the Rose review

[alobear]

Sean Connery and Christian Slater as medi-eval detective monks sounds like a comedy to me. However, despite a few brief amusing moments, Name of the Rose is mostly very intelligent, intriguing, thought-provoking, somewhat unpleasant, and extremely well done. Definitely recommended.

Comments

[quintus-marcius.livejournal.com]

I presume you noticed the significance of the Connery character's name? Mildly topical, in a way. The book is pretty disturbing in places - how did they deal with the door to the chapel, if at all, and if you feel you can tell me without spoiling?

[alobear.livejournal.com]

Ah yes, Brother William of Baskerville!

As for the chapel door, I think we may have to take this discussion onto email or in person, as I have no idea what you're talking about! Which possibly suggests that they didn't deal with it at all...