So, this afternoon I took myself to the movies. The film I saw was THE RAVEN starring John
Cusack (High Fidelity) as author and poet, Edgar Allan Poe.
This was essentially a Sherlock Holmes-esque film where life imitated art: a
serial killer’s acts mirror those of Poe’s stories. Taking place in 19th Century
Baltimore, Maryland, Poe is called in as a consultant on the murders, him being
so thoroughly familiar with the stories and all.
It was unusual seeing John Cusack playing this type of
role. He is usually the self-deprecating
underdog and in this role he is conceited, arrogant and abit of a drunk.
It kept me guessing til the end, whodunit, that is. Better than I had expected. I give it three stars.
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