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Title: Historically Inaccurate
Review: While there is no complaint about the acting and sets on this movie, this Hollywood script is wildly, ridiculously and sadly inaccurate. I'm giving it two stars instead of one because Alan Rickman, the lead actor, gives a sensitive performance; unfortunately--and probably not his fault--the character he portrays has nothing to do with the historical Mesmer, who most acknowledge as the father of hypnosis.I advise my hypnosis students to avoid watching this film at all costs. A far better depiction of Mesmer and his famous baquettes, although only taking up a small portion of the movie, can be found by watching James Ivory's fabulous film, "Thomas Jefferson in Paris," starring Nick Nolte as Thomas Jefferson (perfect casting; who would've guessed it?!) and featuring a young Gwyneth Paltrow.Booklet: The Amazing Doctor Mesmer (Hypnosis and Guided Imagery)
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