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Summary: You're not fooling us
Review: For all of those simpletons out there who have plagued the real fans of "Hannibal", a few words..."As your mother told you, and my mother certainly told me...it's always important, she always used to say, always to try new things."The multitude of uninformed and sometimes incredibly stupid reviews that I've seen are not fooling the real fans of this movie. If you hate the movie so much, shut up and don't buy the thing, leave the stock for the people who want all the nice features and extra stuff it has to offer. Bottom line, if you hated the movie so much I would have loved to have seen your expressions when the elusive Hannibal gave his elegant grin in the closing moments of the movie. I'm buying the DVD, and the vast majority of DVD shoppers are as well from the looks of the best sellers list. So, we win after all. It's a good purchase, and a good movie.
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Summary: Jodie Foster Must Have Read The Screenplay!
Review: We have only the word of the opening credits that talented people like Steve Zaillian, David Mamet and Ridley Scott were involved in this witless, mostly boring and stupidly gory sequel to "Silence Of The Lambs." The 2 disc DVD package is nicely produced and includes a documentary called "Breaking the Silence," interviews with cast and crew and a series of deleted scenes. Everyone involved would have been better off if the entire film was deleted.
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Summary: Enjoyed every minute.
Review: Silence of the Lambs was no match to this picture.I realy enjoyed every minute of this picture.No parts were even boring.I thought it might be boring when I 1st heard it was coming.Can't wait to see if another comes out. Usually sequals are not worth the effortto see.Not this time. Outstanding
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Summary: Malnourished
Review: Hannibal is suppossed to be the sequel to the superior, psychological thriller classic The Silence of the Lambs. Yet what Hannibal actually is, is a campy, trashy, B horror flick trapped in Hollywood A list confection. Here we have two great actors Anthony Hopkins and Julianne Moore forced to gnaw on a completely silly script, so choppy, you wonder if Freedy Kruger took a "stab" at writing it. Although, Anthony Hopkins is masterful as Hannibal with his deep, dark eyes and soft purr of a voice, he seduces every scene with the creepiness of hairs raising on your back. That alone I guess would be worthy of viewing. Otherwise forget it, Hannibal seems totally obsessed with turning your stomach scene after scene with some disgusting movie gore. Now, Silence of the Lambs had its moments of gruesomeness but it was just "moments" of it. Hannibal rolls in the gruesomeness like a pig in mud. This movie lacked a sharp, suspenseful script and the emotional landscape that made us care about Jody Foster and made us want to dig--cautiously--deeper into the mind of Mr. Lecter. Hannibal is half-heartedly entertaining, to be kind, but it is definitely not a sequel, a follow up, or anything closely regarding Silence of the Lambs except for its two principle characters Hannibal and Clarice. Probably the most interesting and under-developed cinematic love saga of all time. Hannibal the movie is a waking nightmare of what too many Hollywood sequels continue to fail at--making a movie that may not be better than the first, but at least attempt to make it a satisfying continuation. Sorry Mr. Lecter, we're just totally fed up.
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Summary: A great film in its own way, but it can't compare to SILENCE
Review: Having read the book that both excited, intrigued, and angered me I was eagerly awaiting HANNIBAL's release in theatres. When the night finally rolled around, I got what I expected. What did I expect, you may ask? I expected a great film and this is exactly what I got. However, HANNIBAL is great in its own way. One cannot even begin to think that it is nearly as good as the film it follows. The film is still a masterpiece though, buy it. Just don't expect to be scared silent. Dr. Hannibal Lecter managed a gruesome escape ten years ago. Ever since that fateful night in Memphis, he has lived splendidly in Florence. He is enjoying free space, Italian art, and keeping up with Clarice Starling. His dear Clarice has not had as grand a decade as he has. She is taking heat after a drug bust goes horribly wrong. She also knows she will probably lose her job, all while Dr. Lecter watches from afar. This a quite different Starling from the one we saw ten years before. Meanwhile, one of the good doctor's former victims is actively seeking him. Mason Verger (played humourously by an uncredited Gary Oldman) is incredibly wealthy and will use many resources (including the government and Clarice) to track and torture Lecter. Oldman does not even begin to bring the horror that was the novel's Verger. Oldman makes the role one of comic relief instead of horror. This one of the films low points. All in all, Hopkins and Moore do great jobs in their roles. Ridley Scott made this film so different that it is hard not to like it. Combining an excellent cast, close following of the book, great directing and beautiful scenary HANNIBAL is great film. However, if you are expecting the same kind of film as SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, don't buy HANNIBAL. If you want a grand film, totally independent of SILENCE, buy HANNIBAL today.
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Summary: A Pleasent Appetizer.....
Review: Stop complaining!! how do you insist on compare it to Silence of The Lambs??......get it: IT'S A MOVIE OF IT'S OWN... man, it's like saying you don't like the College because it't not the same that the Highschool......
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Summary: Relax--it's a comedy!
Review: I went to see "Hannibal," the sequel to the unforgettable horror-suspense classic "The Silence of the Lambs," with great anticipation. And was I in for a surprise. I found "Hannibal" to be more of a grotesque comedy than a true horror film. Still, the film has genuine suspense and gross-out thrills. Anthony Hopkins reprises his role as Hannibal, the cannibalistic serial killer, and he is clearly having fun. Unlike the first film, "Hannibal" begins with the title character free and living the good life in Italy. Julianne Moore replaces Jodie Foster in the pivotal role of FBI agent Clarice Starling, who hunts for Hannibal (and, I might add, she's quite good in the role). But Hannibal is also being hunted by the agents of Mason Verger, a "reformed" child molester who was repulsively mutilated by Hannibal and who wants revenge. Gary Oldman clearly relishes this outrageous role, and the make-up effects for this character are truly spellbinding. Verger's fiendish plans for Hannibal involve a herd of man-eating pigs. Add to the mix Giancarlo Giannini as an avaricious Italian cop on Hannibal's trail and Ray Liotta as Starling's sleazeball colleague, and you have a truly Jerry Springer-ish collection of oddballs. Some bemoaned the film's gore, but I found "Hannibal" to be an outrageous good time. In fact, the violence is so absurdly baroque that it is funny--"Hannibal" plays almost like a coolly intelligent spoof of "splatter" films. And the exquisite musical score and locales add to the filmgoer's pleasure quotient. No, "Hannibal" is not in the same league as "The Silence of the Lambs," which is a true landmark of horror and suspense cinema. But this film is a unique thrill ride of its own.
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Summary: Boring Boring Boring
Review: Instead of a tight sophisticated film, like Silence of The Lambs, Hannibal resorts to lots of talk, little action and what action their is is laughably bad. People in the Theatre I went to were openingly laughing at the supposed SCARY parts. A sad sad follow up to one of the best films ever made.
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Summary: Ha! A Sequel! To what?
Review: Well, if you have read the book, do not, I repeat, do not go see this movie. Yes, the actors did a lovely job. Of course they would. Anthony Hopkins is in this. But, the script strays from the original text, which is beautifully written. And on top of all that, the writer or writers, for I have forgotten who was the final writer, took out key scenes. Not once does the audience find out why Hannibal eats people; they had him, Hannibal, HIT Clarice. Never, in a million years, would Hannibal Lector hurt in any way the one thing in the world he truly cared for. Then, for those with weak stomachs, BABIES, do not see it, for someone gets eaten. What a surprise in a movie about Hannibal Lector. Anyway, see the movie so it gets sales, but do not expect to like it much if you have read the book. Otherwise, enjoy it.
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Summary: I'M GIVING SERIOUS THOUGHT ....TO EATING YOUR WIFE."
Review: I was and still am a big fan of "The Silence Of The Lambs" and when i heard "Hannibal" was going to be made i was excited!! I just bought the "Hannibal" (DVD) and let me tell you it is a treat for the eyes, or for some maybe the stomach no? The biggest reason for me liking this film so much is the fact i like Ridley Scott and the stunning Julianne Moore, (who fills Fosters shoes very well) This DVD is one of if not the best one i have seen. The presentaion is supberb and not to mention the huge bonus amount of special features. Ridley directs with passion and the cinematography really shows on DVD. From the tense opening scene to the beautiful shots in Venice look outstanding on the region 4 format. As far as the special features go also five *****. The second disk gives you a generous amount of over four hours of entertainment! From angle change functions to deleted scenes it's endless how much fun this second disk provides. It took me three 2 hour sessions to get through everything. What i liked the best was how they show the veiwer how they managed to pull off the graphic but effective special effects, to wild boars. So in closing of my review if you loved this film as much as i did, and you have access to a DVD player get it, love it and enjoy it. This is one film i feel is very special to have in my DVD collection, for it's great substance and presantation, not to mention the film itself. So if you have 35$ to spare don't hesitate in the slightest to buy this film. It is'nt every day a great one like this comes along. Five stars!
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