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Summary: I don't see what all the fuss is about!
Review: When Hannibal first came into theatres, I was hearing horrible comments about the film from nearly everyone I know who saw it. So I decided to wait to see the film until it came out for home rental. After having watched it, however, I do not understand why I heard so many negative comments about this movie! I was absolutely taken by the detailed cinematography. The look and feel of the film and soundtrack definitely has and arthouse-like quality to it. Anthony Hopkins once again took my breath away with his manipulative, dominating and psychotic yet somehow seductive performance of the Hannibal Lecter role. I felt that Julianne Moore did very well with performing the more experienced FBI agent Starling. The one thing that my heart burned throughout the film for was more interaction between Clarice and Hannibal. Their interaction in the latter part of the film was so haunting and it left me hungry for more. Many people were aggrevated by this lack of interaction, but I do have to point out that the way in which Lecter haunts agent Starling in the earlier portion of the film definitely builds a hunger for the interaction that does come later in the film to satify the desire to see Clarice and Hannibal together. If this is your first time seeing the film, I do definitely recommend it. It's very different from Silence of the Lambs, but I wouldn't go so far to say that it is worse. I think that if you see the movie expecting to see more of Silence then you will definitely be disappointed. Try to watch it with your mind a clean slate. And if you haven't seen Silence of the Lambs, here's an idea. Watch Hannibal first, then watch Silence. I think that would be the most complementary way to watch both films. Oh yeah, and it's really not that gorey. I've seen the same stuff on E.R. Minus the man eating boars...
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Summary: They should make the trilogy
Review: The script of this movie will make you keep saying: " what the ----'s she doing" cause she keep trying to save him that made her really stupid in handling a cannibal who is listed on "fbi's top 10 most wanted" don't you think so? the city sets are really nice on the screen, directing stuff is great too, but i there's something that doesnt make sense too about why there wasnt any blood drip from ray's head meanwhile hannibal already cut the forehead and only covered it with a hat??? btw this is quite a shocking & gory movie, and they should make the trilogy with different cool setting, and probably they both should fall in love each other? -lol-
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Summary: Hyped sequel delivers
Review: After the acclaimed 'Silence Of The Lambs', a sequel was almost inevitable. When it was finally disclosed that there would be, there was much speculation on who exactly would get the role - it seemed to be between Gillian Anderson and Julianne Moore. Whilst Anderson may have been the more obvious choice, her role as Scully in leading TV series 'The X-Files' actually being based on that of Clarice Starling, Julianne Moore is fantastic. Where Jodie Foster turned down the role for the movie being too graphic (she's right), Moore makes the most out of a very different character. Whereas 'The Silence Of The Lambs' depended on Clarice and Hannibal's interaction, a few years down the line we've got a much more subdued, hardened Clarice that spends most of her time in the basement of the F.B.I (again with the Scully links). When she actually does meet Lectre, it's utterly mesmerising - this down to great performances on both sides. As for Hannibal's character, it's become a little camp with phrases such as 'goodie goodie' and 'okey dokie' that are nowhere near as unnerving as the director obviously intended them to be. It is unfortunate that when the audience is treated to old tapes of some of Hannibal's most famous quotes from the previous film, that we get to realise that the character is just not as good. Disregarding this though, it's very competent and managed to evade being pulled apart by the critics. Ridley Scott also gets rid of, or lessens the role of, several characters in the book such as Margot and Barney that played out an interesting subplot in the book. There are some scenes from Thomas Harris' novel that doubtless people wanted to see, such as Verger's disembowlment by a huge conger eel, but these are cut. Although this may upset some fans, in the long run it works and cuts the long book down a great deal without taking from the main story. Still, looking back, 'Silence Of The Lambs' was so much better.
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Summary: IGNORE THE CRITICS.....HANNIBAL IS GOOD
Review: I cant see why people are slagging off hannibal so much.OK so it is not going to be as good as the silence of the lambs,but it never could.There is still fun to be had in Anthony Hopkin's darkly comic performance and gary oldman gives a first rate performance as the twisted Mason Verger.The film is beautifully shot and Florence is an ideal Lecter hiding place (remember the line in silence of the lambs .." Do you know florence?")and the 2 disc set contains lots of features as well as a great transfer of audio and video.Don't take my word for it though,rent it first and decide for yourself.
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Summary: It made me want to eat my eyes
Review: Silence was a classic book and exceptionally well done movie. Both the book Hannibal and the movie were a disappointment from beginning to end. Replacing Foster with Moore is a big reason NOT to make the movie. It didn't work when there was a new Batman in each film and new kids in each vacation movie so why do it here. Also, how can Hannibal Lechtor a very well known nut-case walk around in public w/o any sort of plastic surgery. No one except a washed-up detective recognized him?
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Summary: Overrated sequel not up to original; end differs from book
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How you like this movie depends on whether you read the book, whether you like gruesome scenes, and whether you appreciate sequels. This is an well done movie that has a few very gruesome scenes and an ending that differs from the book. The script is well written, Anthony Hopkins is, of course, very good in his role, (but, you have to get past the cheesy voice overs that are supposed to be from "Silence of the Lambs") and Julianne Moore plays an excellent Agent Clarice Starling (a tough act to follow after Jodie Foster's role). Director Ridley Scott makes another great movie (Gladiator was similarly excellent while being gruesome, but not quite as gross as this). The photography is stunning (except the grossly gruesome disgusting scenes). The locations are beautiful. The music is excellent. The editing is wonderful. The deeper uses of symbolism is intriguing and challenging, Etc. Etc. Etc. There really are some many technically and artistically great things about this movie; but in the end (literally) it becomes exceptionally gruesome, with a extraordinarily odious and contemptible final scene. The movie IS Recommended if:
You like an intense drama with gruesome scenes. The movie IS NOT Recommended if:
You are sensitive, or can be offended by the several scenes that go too far.
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Summary: good movie....
Review: good movie....jodie foster would have been better
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Summary: Imagine Your Own Story of Hannibal. . . .
Review: The score by Hans Zimmer was about the only aspect of this movie that kept it from one-star territory. Zimmer's music is gorgeous and helps the movie as much as it can, which isn't enough. As soon as I heard that Thomas Harris was writing a "sequel," I balked. You can't write a sequel that follows a book (and movie!) that good with the ending it had. Lecter walks off down the street never to be heard from again. Repeat: never to be heard from again. To bring him back, in print or in film, was a big mistake. Let us just imagine what Lecter's life has been like these last ten years as we watch SILENCE again on a re-release or something. . . . I know sequels are all the rage, and some even work. LETHAL WEAPON? Sure, make all you want--just change the criminals and their crimes. MISSION IMPOSSIBLE? Sure, just make sure the second one makes sense (which they did). STAR TREK? Sure, whatever, make a dozen (halfway there!). AUSTIN POWERS? That's close. HOME ALONE? Sure, I'll even buy that. But great (or even really good) books, therefore movies, do not lend themselves well to sequels. Or follow-ups. Or whatever they want to call HANNIBAL. You can follow up GONE WITH THE WIND with SCARLETT years later, but how many Pulitzers or Oscars are you going to win. . . ? The ultimate blame lies with Thomas Harris, so maybe I should be reviewing the book (that's right, I boycotted it!). I watched the movie primarily to hear Anthony Hopkins do Hannibal with different dialogue. His voice isn't the same, though. Nor is his character. He is just silly rather than immaculately psychotic. Clarice's character is way different--that's a draw (Jodie Foster made the smart choice). Ridley Scott did what he could with the script, I'm sure, and some of the scenes in Florence are beautiful. However the whole premise is entirely implausible, the action and dialogue are forced, and the ending is just plain foolish. The dining room scene comes across as funny, which is not what Harris, Scott, or Hannibal, even, would have wanted. My advice: rent SILENCE OF THE LAMBS again, read that book if you haven't already, buy the soundtrack to HANNIBAL, and just listen to that; while listening, imagine where Hannibal and Clarice would be by now and make your own story--don't let Thomas Harris or Ridley Scott try to tell you. You can't do any worse. . . .
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Summary: Worst Film Ever!!!
Review: This is by far the worst made film ever. The plot holes are so large you drive 18 wheelers through them. I did not read the book nor have any desire to. Gory and stupid is the best description! This proves that Hollywood has hit rock bottom. I would rather see a remake of Plan 9 or Robot Monster than this junk. I wish I could have rated it 0 stars. None of the characters are sympathetic. You wish Hannibal dies. No more Hannibal Lecter films please. Anthony Hopkins obviously needed the pay check as his role was very pedestrian. The lovely Juliann Moore was wasted as was my $8.00. DO NOT BUY THIS.... BUY ANYTHING ELSE BUT THIS ONE......
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Summary: Unbelievably Bad!!!
Review: I can't imagine why Sir Anthony Hopkins agreed to make this movie! Calling it a sequel to Silence of the Lambs is ludicrous. It's no suspence, all gore. If you're into seeing lots of blood and disgusting displays of cannibalism -- this film is for you. If you're lookling for a good suspenseful thriller, skip Hannibal. Jody Foster clearly made the right choice in skipping this one!
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