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Summary: terrible...Jodie Foster isn't so dumb after all...
Review: One word ran through my ... (mind) during the whole movie and that word was terrible...I couldn't believe what I was seeing...this movie was boring, predictable, and pointless...there was no plot, no suspense, and nothing to recommend it...I was mad when I found out that Jodie Foster had turned down this role, but after seeing it, she seems like a really smart lady...avoid at all costs, this one takes cheesy horror to the extreme....
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Summary: An Excellent Movie Experience
Review: I have nothing but admiration for all involved with this beautiful production. The sets are gorgeous and the acting/casting is first rate. The only detail bothering me is the ending being altered from that of the novel. My guess is that the public would not have reacted to it favorably. But on the other hand, have not most of us read Hannibal? Any other ideas about this change? The changing of the ending accounts for the four star rating; I prefer the ending of the novel to that of the movie.
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Summary: Great Thriller, But Moore Took A Walk On The Wild Side.
Review: Without giving away too much of the plot, this film would probably follow the plot of the book which finds Hannibal Lecter (Hopkins) being stalked by one of his victims, Mason Verger (who, obviously, didn't die :), and Clarice (Moore) ends up trying to protect him. There's more to it than that, but to give away more would be to give away too much. If you really want to know the rest... read the book. I'm sure the author would appreciate it.)
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Summary: Excellent but disturbing
Review: When I saw Hannibal, I was a little concerned about Jodie Foster's absence. It turns out that Julianne Moore was as good, if not better, than her predecessor. Anthony Hopkins gave another Oscar-worthy performance as the charming yet frightening Doctor Hannibal "the Cannibal" Lecter. While the film has several moments of extreme gore, it is an overall enjoyable film. The only thing that really made me jump was footage from a video that Clarice was watching of a previous attack by Hannibal. I highly recommend this movie for any horror fan, or anyone who enjoyed the first one.
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Summary: Truly a MASTERPIECE!!
Review: This was twice..if not 3 times as good as Silence of The Lambs (my husband disagrees with me on that aspect). This was an awesome movie! I bought our tickets in advance so there would be no way I'd miss the opening night!! There wasn't a boring moment in this film..it was just awesome (did I say that already? haha)! There were SEVERAL "Yucky" parts..but I love that too!! haha! The last "yucky" was the worst for me (I am a weakling when it comes to "that") blaakkk! haha..dont' worry..this movie is waay too good to give something away! I won't! If there were one movie that you could not miss in theaters..THIS IS IT!
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Summary: Horrible Sequel! A Major Disappointment!
Review: When I first learned that Ridley Scott would direct this sequel to Silence of the Lambs I thought that it would be given the proper treatment.I was ecstatic.Boy was I wrong!This movie has none of the suspense nor sophisticated plotline nor the creepy,eerie feel of the brilliant first film.Also,Julianne Moore was decent as Clarice Starling but she is no Jodie Foster.The film suffers from this change of casting more than I ever dreamed.Anthony Hopkins does a good job as usual but for me it doesn't save this film.It just doesn't feel like a sequel.There is too much emphasis on Hannibal's "Cannibal" nature which is done in a lighthearted, cynical fashion which is uninteresting nor funny.The cannibal theme is old and tired now ten years after the previous film and it appears that the filmmakers intended to cash in on this theme by appealing to the audiences of the Friday the 13th movies or the Scream films which rely on shock and gore rather than a deep involving storyline.There is very little to the storyline.Also,actions done by the characters leave you wondering who to root for.It is silly and ridiculous and nowhere near the style of the first film.It is also shallow as there are no headgames played by Hannibal on Clarice which was a large part of the appeal on the first film.Just more cannibal jokes.Now I see why Jodie Foster passed on this movie.A great move on her part.I expected more from Ridley Scott as he is one of my favorite directors but he misses the mark by a mile on this one.If you like deep intelligent psychological thrillers like the aforementioned Silence of the Lambs or Se7en then stay away from this shallow,weak,immature,often boring,sorry excuse for a film.
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Summary: over the top
Review: Last night I went to see the movie HANNIBAL. I thought that the first hour and 10 minutes or so was nothing short of brilliant. They captured the mood, and made you think that this would be a good movie. Then came the last 20 minutes or so... I dont want to give away too much, but there is a rather disturbing scene with some wild bores that may have well been left out, or maybe re-thought before included in the film. Then the infamouse (or soon to be infamouse) dinner scene was to the point of down right stupid. The last 20 minutes turned the legend of Hannibal into a "goofy at best" slasher flick. I mean to the point of movies like Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer. The acting was awsome. I really feel that Anthony Hopkins did an excellent job, and so did the supporting cast. The filmography and camera shots where incredible. I also enjoyed the cleaver wit that was given to Hannibal. I would think that the wit might have also been the undoing of the film.
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Summary: Not as good as Lambs, but it didn't have to be
Review: Having just come home from the 10:50 viewing, on opening night, of "Hannibal" I have this to say."Hannibal," with the subtlety of Hopkins, coupled by the appropriate cinematograpy and grandiose scenery, will not be outdone by any of the genre of horror and thriller. I hasten to say that "Hannibal" is haunting to all ends. The anticipation of what Dr. Lector will do, and how we can know him, tends not to give way in the viewing of the film. The plot is nothing especial, but the occasional gore is. You see, and plainly, how men die brutal unthinkable deaths. Your eye will quiver and recoil: I promise. Briefly, then, Dr. Lector is himself again, in the high society of Florence, Europe. A cultured man to say the least. His intellect is capable beyond the many. He speaks with scholars and gives a lecture on Dante. He gets the attention of one man who, later on, tries to have him arrested for purposes of rewards of money, and, having failed, arranges him (Hannibal) to be killed. Clarice Sterling, this time NOT Jody Foster, is played well by another actress who, though probably not as good, convinces us. She discoveres Dr. Lector, especially as he gives her a letter. We see Anthony Hopkins a great deal in this film. Unlike The Silence of the Lambs, the Hannibal of this film is up and abroad: being kind to some, taunting others, killing still others, and having a laugh throughout. The acting of Hopkins is noteworthy. His look, his movement, his tone-of-voice. These things are carefully done to to give the desired effect. It may not be as good as "Lambs" but so what? Its a movie in its own right, and should be judged on its own merit alone.
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Summary: The Violence in this film was truly tasteless.
Review: Not to mention it left out a very important element. In the book Hannibal it explains why Hannibal was so nice to Clarice and why he refused to kill her. The movie left that major element out of the book. Not to mention, the violence in the film was completely tasteless in my opinion. It's hard to give a critique of this movie since I can't see past all of the violence. Apart from my negative criticisms of this movie the film held true to the book.
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Summary: Hello Doctor Evil to the core...
Review: First I have to admit, it's been a long time since I last saw Silence of the Lambs, but as I remember it blew me away. The remarkable chemistry portrayed by Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster between Dr. Hannibal Lector and Agent Clarice Starling had me spell bound during that movie. Therefore, I was a bit skeptical if someone could fill Foster's shoes but Julianne Moore proved to be the perfect choice. Anthony Hopkins does it again; he proves he is the legend material. The movie opens with Special Agent Starling having professional complexities. During this phase a rich man with connections, Mason Verger, summons her to seek her help finding Dr. Lector who left him brutally disfigured during their last meet many years back. Meanwhile, Dr. is in Florence, Italy leading a comfortable life until he is properly identified by an inspector who instead of talking to the authorities decides to sell his whereabouts to Mason Verger for 3 million dollars... At this point Dr. realizes he needs to come out of hibernation... This movie is technically brilliant. Acting skills of the lead actors (Anthony Hopkins and Julianne Moore joined by Ray Liotta and Gary Oldman) needs no review, as I don't feel I can do justice. The playfulness with light is amazing... spellbinding screenplay ... A movie which will honor any collection...
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