Period thriller ticks most of the right boxes

A period thriller set in 18th century Paris, Perfume (Fox, €24.99) attempts to assail the senses as Jean-Baptiste Grenouille (Ben Whishaw) develops a keen sense of smell and embarks on a murderous pursuit of young women.

A strange dark film directed by Tom Tykwer from Patrick Süskind’s novel, it often stumbles along and occasionally leaves gaps in its adaptation.