Vidocq's life story is amazing. As a fugitive from French justice, he first offered his services as a police spy and informer. Later, he became so successful at catching criminals that he was named the first chief of the Sûreté, in 1811. Vidocq eventually directed a force of 28 detectives, all of whom were also former criminals.
The story is curious and a bit of a fantasy, but it is totally overshadowed by the visuals, which are stunning. The colors are amazing. Reminds me a bit of Moulin Rouge.Bit of trivia from IMDB: First feature film shot with the new Sony digital 1080p 24 fps cameras to reach the screen. This was in 2001.
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