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Year: 2007
Director: Peter Webber
Plot: Curious filmgoers looking to get better acquainted with the silver screen's most notorious cannibalistic serial killer are sure to get their fair share of shocks and thrills as director Peter Webber teams with author Thomas Harris to explore the early life of well-read psychopath Hannibal Lecter. Based on author Harris' gruesome novel of the same name, Hannibal Rising travels back in time to World War II-era Lithuania, where an impressionable, well-to-do young boy named Hannibal (Gaspard Ulliel) was forced to watch helplessly as his family was massacred and his young sister suffered a terrifying fate at the hands of desperate, famished soldiers. After seeking temporary shelter at the Soviet orphanage that was once his family's home, Hannibal later flees to Paris in search of his long-lost uncle. Though his uncle has passed away, his uncle's beautiful Japanese widow, Lady Murasaki (Gong Li), warmly accepts the frightened orphan into her home. But even the love and kindness of this generous stranger isn't enough to calm the raging storm that is brewing inside this troubled young boy. Plagued by nightmares and determined to seek vengeance on the murderous war criminals who brutalized his family, the profoundly disturbed but academically gifted Hannibal enrolls in medical school in order to hone the skills that will allow him to exact horrific justice. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
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]]>Thu, 14 May 2009 00:02:49 GMTHannibal Rising2007Peter WebberCurious filmgoers looking to get better acquainted with the silver screen's most notorious cannibalistic serial killer are sure to get their fair share of shocks and thrills as director Peter Webber teams with author Thomas Harris to explore the early life of well-read psychopath Hannibal Lecter. Based on author Harris' gruesome novel of the same name, Hannibal Rising travels back in time to World War II-era Lithuania, where an impressionable, well-to-do young boy named Hannibal (<a href="/players/P___322055/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Gaspard Ulliel</a>) was forced to watch helplessly as his family was massacred and his young sister suffered a terrifying fate at the hands of desperate, famished soldiers. After seeking temporary shelter at the Soviet orphanage that was once his family's home, Hannibal later flees to Paris in search of his long-lost uncle. Though his uncle has passed away, his uncle's beautiful Japanese widow, Lady Murasaki (<a href="/players/P____42289/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Gong Li</a>), warmly accepts the frightened orphan into her home. But even the love and kindness of this generous stranger isn't enough to calm the raging storm that is brewing inside this troubled young boy. Plagued by nightmares and determined to seek vengeance on the murderous war criminals who brutalized his family, the profoundly disturbed but academically gifted Hannibal enrolls in medical school in order to hone the skills that will allow him to exact horrific justice. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide28Tag Target (>10)23843http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/s270789.jpghttp://www.spout.com/films/Hannibal_Rising/270789/default.aspxFilm http://www.spout.com/blogs/spoutblog/archive/2008/11/13/37289.aspx Post By: SpoutBlog
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Body: Danny Boyle’s new crowd-pleasing film Slumdog Millionaire was originally intended to be shot entirely in English, but apparently due to the preferences of a casting director, about a third of the movie is in Hindi. While this fraction may not be enough to call it a foreign-language film, it could have been enough to turn off subtitle-fearing audiences were the movie not so otherwise accessible due to its feel-good, “Hollywood-style” story involving star-crossed romance, destiny and an ultimate “love conquers all” message. Also, the movie breaks free from one off-putting foreign film tradition by following Man on Fire, Night Watch and TV’s Heroes into the realm of non-traditional subtitling. Slumdog received a standing ovation at the Toronto Film Festival, where it won the People’s Choice Award, and it could very well extend its popularity in the direction of the multiplex crowd. If it’s a hit with moviegoers who aren’t typically open to world cinema, this could be the chance for similarly feel-good foreign films to cross over and reach a wider audience, whether they be upcoming releases like the Sundance-winning Captain Abu Raed or titles from the past that could always use more Netflix-queue love. And so, in the hopes that Slumdog could help open the door to further foreign film consumption, SpoutBlog presents this guide to the most accessible world cinema titles from the past ten years. For every entry-level film on the list, we name a couple of more intermediate titled in the same vein — just in case you get hooked. Amelie Spout.com user leeroy711 recently referred to this imaginative French film as the foreign-language cinema’s “gateway drug.” And it’s certainly true that its fanciful romantic story and colorful tone have won the favor of many a young adult not previously accustomed to European cinema. Never mind that it makes stalking seem a little too precious and innocent — the film’s whimsical title character (played delightfully by Audrey Tautou), full of good intentions and lots of heart, will have you wishing you had such a thoughtful and inventive pursuer. Also worth checking out: A Very Long Engagement; Love Me If You Dare The Chorus Hollywood sometimes seems to have cornered the market on movies about inspirational teachers, especially those involving music instruction. But this French film proves that foreign films can have similarly motivational stories about great educators and their newly encouraged students. Also worth checking out: Small Voices; Monsieur Ibrahim City of God This Brazilian film set in the favelas of Rio can be quite violent, enough to have been compared to gangster films like Goodfellas (though Goodfellas doesn’t have any little kids being shot in the foot). But at its center is the uplifting tale of a boy who makes it out of the slums in order to become a successful writer. Also worth checking out: City of Men (both the TV series and the feature film) Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Martial arts cinema has long been an accessible genre to a large enough portion of Americans, but this film, which became the top grossing foreign-language title in the U.S. (not counting The Passion of the Christ), has managed to acquire fans that don’t normally go for kung fu and wuxia. The main attraction that makes this title more appealing than most is likely its production value, which with its beautiful cinematography and well-crafted special effects allows it to compare to romantic epics out of Hollywood. Also worth checking out: Hero; House of Flying Daggers Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India The running time of 3 hrs. 43 min. probably seems like a deterrent, but this Bollywood film really does feel a lot shorter than it is. Really. And anyway its compelling story of an underdog cricket team is familiar enough that you don’t have to pay too much attention if you don’t have the time — though it will be difficult to let your attention stray except for during some of the less-adequately translated musical numbers that aren’t so significant or relatable to most Western viewers. Just think of this film as your typical Hollywood sports movie, except instead of the final game being quickly highlighted in the last 30 minutes, it’s seemingly depicted in its entirety for more than an hour. And yes, the ending is a crowd-pleaser. Also worth checking out: The Cup; Monsoon Wedding Life is Beautiful This Oscar-winning film is so feel-good that it comes close to overkill. In fact, a decade after its release, it’s easy to forget just how entertaining it is. Just as we’re more likely to remember the stomach ache after gorging ourselves with delicious sweets or the hangover that follows a great night of drinking, moviegoers often recall only the obnoxiousness that came with an overexposed and over-awarded Roberto Benigni. But don’t let the cynics keep you from enjoying such a heartwarming and inspiriting tale of a “real life Prince Charming.” Also worth checking out: I Served the King of England The Motorcycle Diaries Hollywood could actually take a cue from this film the next time it wants to make one of those prequels detailing the life of an iconic villain (ex: Hannibal Rising), at least if it wants audiences to like the guy enough to forget he grows up to be a murderous rebel. Whether or not you like who and what Ernesto Guevara becomes in the years after The Motorcycle Diaries takes place, you’ll have no trouble falling for his younger self as he ditches his privileged life and devotes himself to a colony of lepers. Also worth checking out: Downfall Pan’s Labyrinth In the tradition of such dark yet magical stories as Alice in Wonderland and The Wizard of Oz, a little girl encounters strange creatures and kind of winds up a princess. It’s ultimately a very sad and depressing film, but the ending at least pretends to be happy, enough that you might think your eyes are watering with tears of joy. Also worth checking out: City of Lost Children Run Lola Run It’s extremely fast-paced, a little bit MTV, a little bit video game, and it features a character you really want to root for, especially because she’s narratively allotted a few do-overs in order to make things right. And mainstream moviegoers love stories of both chance and second chances. Roger Ebert also noted in his review that it’s the kind of film that could play in a sports bar, so perhaps it’s even more of a gateway foreign film for sports fans than Lagaan. Also worth checking out: The Princess and the Warrior; Amores perros Tsotsi Like City of God, this film involves a crime-ridden ghetto, but it’s even more accessible than that film despite its lack of inspiring upward mobility. It could probably appeal most to fans of American “urban” gangster films, but any mainstream moviegoer should enjoy the conventional plot involving a thug who accidentally kidnaps a baby and then changes morally as a result. Also worth checking out: Kolya; Central Station Originally posted on:SpoutBlog
]]>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:00:46 GMTSpoutBlogSpoutBlog on spout.com11/13/2008 5:00:46 PMDanny Boyle’s new crowd-pleasing film Slumdog Millionaire was originally intended to be shot entirely in English, but apparently due to the preferences of a casting director, about a third of the movie is in Hindi. While this fraction may not be enough to call it a foreign-language film, it could have been enough to turn off subtitle-fearing audiences were the movie not so otherwise accessible due to its feel-good, “Hollywood-style” story involving star-crossed romance, destiny and an ultimate “love conquers all” message. Also, the movie breaks free from one off-putting foreign film tradition by following Man on Fire, Night Watch and TV’s Heroes into the realm of non-traditional subtitling. Slumdog received a standing ovation at the Toronto Film Festival, where it won the People’s Choice Award, and it could very well extend its popularity in the direction of the multiplex crowd. If it’s a hit with moviegoers who aren’t typically open to world cinema, this could be the chance for similarly feel-good foreign films to cross over and reach a wider audience, whether they be upcoming releases like the Sundance-winning Captain Abu Raed or titles from the past that could always use more Netflix-queue love. And so, in the hopes that Slumdog could help open the door to further foreign film consumption, SpoutBlog presents this guide to the most accessible world cinema titles from the past ten years. For every entry-level film on the list, we name a couple of more intermediate titled in the same vein — just in case you get hooked. Amelie Spout.com user leeroy711 recently referred to this imaginative French film as the foreign-language cinema’s “gateway drug.” And it’s certainly true that its fanciful romantic story and colorful tone have won the favor of many a young adult not previously accustomed to European cinema. Never mind that it makes stalking seem a little too precious and innocent — the film’s whimsical title character (played delightfully by Audrey Tautou), full of good intentions and lots of heart, will have you wishing you had such a thoughtful and inventive pursuer. Also worth checking out: A Very Long Engagement; Love Me If You Dare The Chorus Hollywood sometimes seems to have cornered the market on movies about inspirational teachers, especially those involving music instruction. But this French film proves that foreign films can have similarly motivational stories about great educators and their newly encouraged students. Also worth checking out: Small Voices; Monsieur Ibrahim City of God This Brazilian film set in the favelas of Rio can be quite violent, enough to have been compared to gangster films like Goodfellas (though Goodfellas doesn’t have any little kids being shot in the foot). But at its center is the uplifting tale of a boy who makes it out of the slums in order to become a successful writer. Also worth checking out: City of Men (both the TV series and the feature film) Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Martial arts cinema has long been an accessible genre to a large enough portion of Americans, but this film, which became the top grossing foreign-language title in the U.S. (not counting The Passion of the Christ), has managed to acquire fans that don’t normally go for kung fu and wuxia. The main attraction that makes this title more appealing than most is likely its production value, which with its beautiful cinematography and well-crafted special effects allows it to compare to romantic epics out of Hollywood. Also worth checking out: Hero; House of Flying Daggers Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India The running time of 3 hrs. 43 min. probably seems like a deterrent, but this Bollywood film really does feel a lot shorter than it is. Really. And anyway its compelling story of an underdog cricket team is familiar enough that you don’t have to pay too much attention if you don’t have the time — though it will be difficult to let your attention stray except for during some of the less-adequately translated musical numbers that aren’t so significant or relatable to most Western viewers. Just think of this film as your typical Hollywood sports movie, except instead of the final game being quickly highlighted in the last 30 minutes, it’s seemingly depicted in its entirety for more than an hour. And yes, the ending is a crowd-pleaser. Also worth checking out: The Cup; Monsoon Wedding Life is Beautiful This Oscar-winning film is so feel-good that it comes close to overkill. In fact, a decade after its release, it’s easy to forget just how entertaining it is. Just as we’re more likely to remember the stomach ache after gorging ourselves with delicious sweets or the hangover that follows a great night of drinking, moviegoers often recall only the obnoxiousness that came with an overexposed and over-awarded Roberto Benigni. But don’t let the cynics keep you from enjoying such a heartwarming and inspiriting tale of a “real life Prince Charming.” Also worth checking out: I Served the King of England The Motorcycle Diaries Hollywood could actually take a cue from this film the next time it wants to make one of those prequels detailing the life of an iconic villain (ex: Hannibal Rising), at least if it wants audiences to like the guy enough to forget he grows up to be a murderous rebel. Whether or not you like who and what Ernesto Guevara becomes in the years after The Motorcycle Diaries takes place, you’ll have no trouble falling for his younger self as he ditches his privileged life and devotes himself to a colony of lepers. Also worth checking out: Downfall Pan’s Labyrinth In the tradition of such dark yet magical stories as Alice in Wonderland and The Wizard of Oz, a little girl encounters strange creatures and kind of winds up a princess. It’s ultimately a very sad and depressing film, but the ending at least pretends to be happy, enough that you might think your eyes are watering with tears of joy. Also worth checking out: City of Lost Children Run Lola Run It’s extremely fast-paced, a little bit MTV, a little bit video game, and it features a character you really want to root for, especially because she’s narratively allotted a few do-overs in order to make things right. And mainstream moviegoers love stories of both chance and second chances. Roger Ebert also noted in his review that it’s the kind of film that could play in a sports bar, so perhaps it’s even more of a gateway foreign film for sports fans than Lagaan. Also worth checking out: The Princess and the Warrior; Amores perros Tsotsi Like City of God, this film involves a crime-ridden ghetto, but it’s even more accessible than that film despite its lack of inspiring upward mobility. It could probably appeal most to fans of American “urban” gangster films, but any mainstream moviegoer should enjoy the conventional plot involving a thug who accidentally kidnaps a baby and then changes morally as a result. Also worth checking out: Kolya; Central Station Originally posted on:SpoutBlog http://www.spout.com/blogs/spoutblog/archive/2008/7/30/33290.aspx Post By: SpoutBlog
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Body: After watching the new teaser for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, I personally had no comment. Having stopped reading the series somewhere in the center of the previous book, I didn’t feel I had any authority on the matter. The only thing I thought while watching the clip was that it seemed more like one of those annoying prequels that comes after a series to humanize that series’ villain with an origin story (y’know, like the Star Wars prequels and Young Hott Hannibal (wait, that’s not what it was titled?). And until I read an interesting trailer analysis on MTV Movies Blog this morning, I thought that couldn’t actually be the case. Actually, MTV’s look at the teaser began last night with a frame by frame analysis, in which Shawn Adler reveals his expert knowledge of J.K. Rowling’s text by pointing out the myriad ways that David Yates’ film is different from the book, from a previously reported added-in scene to little changes within adapted sequences. My favorite observation: 0:43: Our first glimpse at young Tom Riddle, the boy wizard who would grow up to be Voldemort. Surprisingly, I’m more interested here in Dumbledore, who is costumed differently than in the novel, where he was described as wearing “flamboyantly plum velvet.” OK, now for Adler’s continued thoughts, from the blog. He notes that both the book and this film are indeed about the background of Tom Riddle/Voldemort/He Who Shall Not Be Blogged About. Surely there’s more, though. Obviously there’s the stuff set in the present. So, perhaps it’s more The Godfather Part II than Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones? As if the Potter fans care about such comparisons. Well, neither do I, really. My primary interest in Adler’s analysis is on the film’s marketing rather than the film itself: This first trailer, in fact, isn’t really a trailer at all — not in the sense that we’ve grown accustomed to, anyway. Most trailers tell you about story. This trailer, conversely, tells you about character, the character of the young orphaned wizard who grows up to be the most powerfully dark sorcerer or all-time. A trailer that isn’t a trailer in the traditional sense? Sign me up for more. Half-Blood Prince teasers, I mean. Or more character-centered trailers. As for the actual movie, well, I can take it or leave it. Originally posted on:SpoutBlog
]]>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:00:50 GMTSpoutBlogSpoutBlog on spout.com7/30/2008 12:00:50 PM After watching the new teaser for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, I personally had no comment. Having stopped reading the series somewhere in the center of the previous book, I didn’t feel I had any authority on the matter. The only thing I thought while watching the clip was that it seemed more like one of those annoying prequels that comes after a series to humanize that series’ villain with an origin story (y’know, like the Star Wars prequels and Young Hott Hannibal (wait, that’s not what it was titled?). And until I read an interesting trailer analysis on MTV Movies Blog this morning, I thought that couldn’t actually be the case. Actually, MTV’s look at the teaser began last night with a frame by frame analysis, in which Shawn Adler reveals his expert knowledge of J.K. Rowling’s text by pointing out the myriad ways that David Yates’ film is different from the book, from a previously reported added-in scene to little changes within adapted sequences. My favorite observation: 0:43: Our first glimpse at young Tom Riddle, the boy wizard who would grow up to be Voldemort. Surprisingly, I’m more interested here in Dumbledore, who is costumed differently than in the novel, where he was described as wearing “flamboyantly plum velvet.” OK, now for Adler’s continued thoughts, from the blog. He notes that both the book and this film are indeed about the background of Tom Riddle/Voldemort/He Who Shall Not Be Blogged About. Surely there’s more, though. Obviously there’s the stuff set in the present. So, perhaps it’s more The Godfather Part II than Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones? As if the Potter fans care about such comparisons. Well, neither do I, really. My primary interest in Adler’s analysis is on the film’s marketing rather than the film itself: This first trailer, in fact, isn’t really a trailer at all — not in the sense that we’ve grown accustomed to, anyway. Most trailers tell you about story. This trailer, conversely, tells you about character, the character of the young orphaned wizard who grows up to be the most powerfully dark sorcerer or all-time. A trailer that isn’t a trailer in the traditional sense? Sign me up for more. Half-Blood Prince teasers, I mean. Or more character-centered trailers. As for the actual movie, well, I can take it or leave it. Originally posted on:SpoutBlog http://www.spout.com/blogs/jakestevens/archive/2008/5/22/29753.aspx Post By: JakeStevens
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Post Date: 5/22/2008 2:12:56 PM
Body: The only, and I mean THE ONLY, reason this didn't garner a "disliked" rating here in my review is because the cinematography is absolutely wonderful, but that's as far as my kudos extend. Everything else about this stinker reeks of franchise profiteering, and the script (supplied by none other than Thomas Harris, creator of the novels the films are based on) is an abysmal failure. Nothing will ruin the mystique of villainous characters more than probing into their sordid backgrounds, and I always believed that Hannibal's eeriness was in his dichotomous behavior. In "Silence of the Lambs", we are told chilling tales of his methodical psyche while dispatching victims, and when we meet him for the first time, he is calm and collected but feral, much like a caged lion. In "Red Dragon", we see him as one of society's elite members, and who could ever imagine this man capable of the horrors he commits? Here, we get none of these traits, and I believe this film was made strictly for the slasher crowd, and certainly not for the mystery/suspense crowd that made "Silence of the Lambs" such a thrilling film to watch.
]]>Thu, 22 May 2008 18:12:56 GMTJakeStevensJakeStevens Blog5/22/2008 2:12:56 PMThe only, and I mean THE ONLY, reason this didn't garner a "disliked" rating here in my review is because the cinematography is absolutely wonderful, but that's as far as my kudos extend. Everything else about this stinker reeks of franchise profiteering, and the script (supplied by none other than Thomas Harris, creator of the novels the films are based on) is an abysmal failure. Nothing will ruin the mystique of villainous characters more than probing into their sordid backgrounds, and I always believed that Hannibal's eeriness was in his dichotomous behavior. In "Silence of the Lambs", we are told chilling tales of his methodical psyche while dispatching victims, and when we meet him for the first time, he is calm and collected but feral, much like a caged lion. In "Red Dragon", we see him as one of society's elite members, and who could ever imagine this man capable of the horrors he commits? Here, we get none of these traits, and I believe this film was made strictly for the slasher crowd, and certainly not for the mystery/suspense crowd that made "Silence of the Lambs" such a thrilling film to watch. http://www.spout.com/groups/Serialicious/Re_Hannibal_the_Cannibal/587/28171/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: leeroy711
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Post Date: 5/4/2008 11:17:06 PM
Body: [quote user="mercurial"] Undoubtedly the most widespread and critically acclaimed serial killer movie is The Silence of the Lambs. The acting, direction, dialogue, cinematography, and nature of the characters all coalesce into a fantastically terrifying portrayal of madness (both beautiful - Hannibal, and perverse - Bill). Unfortunately I think the films that followed were rather haphazard and spoil a great character. Manhunter, which was the first filmic adaptation of Harris' Hannibal, wasn't the most profound movie but nonetheless established the character as one of the nastiest antagonists out there. The Silence of the Lambs followed and allowed for the predictable sequels. Hannibal had its moments of gory goofiness but ultimately wasn't anything special. Red Dragon moved the franchise into a different direction and was interesting, but something seemed to be missing. Lastly Hannibal Rising, a prequel following the birth of the man, is intriguing in its execution and beautifully filmed yet lacks that certain something that made The Silence of the Lambs so incredible. Am I wrong? Which of the Hannibal films do you find to be the best? [/quote] You're dead right. I thought Ralph Fiennes acting in Red Dragon was pretty good and but ultimately the only one worth watching more than once for me has always been Silence of the Lambs. Hopkins personified the character so deviantly well that you can still hear some of his dialogue just thinking about the film. Well put.
]]>Mon, 05 May 2008 03:17:06 GMTleeroy711Serialicious5/4/2008 11:17:06 PM[quote user="mercurial"] Undoubtedly the most widespread and critically acclaimed serial killer movie is The Silence of the Lambs. The acting, direction, dialogue, cinematography, and nature of the characters all coalesce into a fantastically terrifying portrayal of madness (both beautiful - Hannibal, and perverse - Bill). Unfortunately I think the films that followed were rather haphazard and spoil a great character. Manhunter, which was the first filmic adaptation of Harris' Hannibal, wasn't the most profound movie but nonetheless established the character as one of the nastiest antagonists out there. The Silence of the Lambs followed and allowed for the predictable sequels. Hannibal had its moments of gory goofiness but ultimately wasn't anything special. Red Dragon moved the franchise into a different direction and was interesting, but something seemed to be missing. Lastly Hannibal Rising, a prequel following the birth of the man, is intriguing in its execution and beautifully filmed yet lacks that certain something that made The Silence of the Lambs so incredible. Am I wrong? Which of the Hannibal films do you find to be the best? [/quote] You're dead right. I thought Ralph Fiennes acting in Red Dragon was pretty good and but ultimately the only one worth watching more than once for me has always been Silence of the Lambs. Hopkins personified the character so deviantly well that you can still hear some of his dialogue just thinking about the film. Well put. http://www.spout.com/groups/Serialicious/Hannibal_the_Cannibal/587/27615/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: mercurial
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Body: Undoubtedly the most widespread and critically acclaimed serial killer movie is The Silence of the Lambs. The acting, direction, dialogue, cinematography, and nature of the characters all coalesce into a fantastically terrifying portrayal of madness (both beautiful - Hannibal, and perverse - Bill). Unfortunately I think the films that followed were rather haphazard and spoil a great character. Manhunter, which was the first filmic adaptation of Harris' Hannibal, wasn't the most profound movie but nonetheless established the character as one of the nastiest antagonists out there. The Silence of the Lambs followed and allowed for the predictable sequels. Hannibal had its moments of gory goofiness but ultimately wasn't anything special. Red Dragon moved the franchise into a different direction and was interesting, but something seemed to be missing. Lastly Hannibal Rising, a prequel following the birth of the man, is intriguing in its execution and beautifully filmed yet lacks that certain something that made The Silence of the Lambs so incredible. Am I wrong? Which of the Hannibal films do you find to be the best?
]]>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:44:41 GMTmercurialSerialicious4/22/2008 12:44:41 AM Undoubtedly the most widespread and critically acclaimed serial killer movie is The Silence of the Lambs. The acting, direction, dialogue, cinematography, and nature of the characters all coalesce into a fantastically terrifying portrayal of madness (both beautiful - Hannibal, and perverse - Bill). Unfortunately I think the films that followed were rather haphazard and spoil a great character. Manhunter, which was the first filmic adaptation of Harris' Hannibal, wasn't the most profound movie but nonetheless established the character as one of the nastiest antagonists out there. The Silence of the Lambs followed and allowed for the predictable sequels. Hannibal had its moments of gory goofiness but ultimately wasn't anything special. Red Dragon moved the franchise into a different direction and was interesting, but something seemed to be missing. Lastly Hannibal Rising, a prequel following the birth of the man, is intriguing in its execution and beautifully filmed yet lacks that certain something that made The Silence of the Lambs so incredible. Am I wrong? Which of the Hannibal films do you find to be the best? http://www.spout.com/blogs/wraithtdk/archive/2008/2/29/25743.aspx Post By: WraithTDK
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Post Date: 2/29/2008 7:49:06 PM
Body: Vile and disturbing. Movies are typically considered "entertainment." I feel a great deal of concern for anyone who is entertained by a story such as this.
]]>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:49:06 GMTWraithTDKWraithTDK Blog2/29/2008 7:49:06 PMVile and disturbing. Movies are typically considered &quot;entertainment.&quot; I feel a great deal of concern for anyone who is entertained by a story such as this. http://www.spout.com/blogs/spoutblog/archive/2008/2/4/24713.aspx Post By: SpoutBlog
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Post Date: 2/4/2008 3:01:20 PM
Body: Villains are oftentimes more interesting than heroes. So, it isn’t surprising when a villain becomes popular enough to warrant his or her own comic/movie/book/etc. The latest, according to IESB, will be Venom, one of the three villains featured in the horrible superhero sequel Spider-Man 3. For Marvel Comics readers, this isn’t that shocking. Venom received his own comic titles long ago, and disappointingly turned semi-good-guy vigilante. But will the movie spin-off be the same kind of water-down? If we look at the two ways a villain spin-off typically goes, it’s probable. First, there’s the villain origin piece, which includes movies like Hannibal Rising, The Scorpion King, Wicked, the upcoming X-Men Origins: Magneto and of course the Star Wars prequels. They attempt to show how the evolution of a wronged person who becomes the iconic villain we’re familiar with. They try to make us sympathize, but usually they just come close to ruining the character. Rarely there is an origin storyline that makes us like the character even more, as in the case of The Godfather Part II’s flashbacks. Fortunately, we already witnessed the Venom origin in Spider-Man 3 and won’t be subjected to one in the proposed Venom movie. (more…) Originally posted on:SpoutBlog
]]>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:01:20 GMTSpoutBlogSpoutBlog on spout.com2/4/2008 3:01:20 PM Villains are oftentimes more interesting than heroes. So, it isn’t surprising when a villain becomes popular enough to warrant his or her own comic/movie/book/etc. The latest, according to IESB, will be Venom, one of the three villains featured in the horrible superhero sequel Spider-Man 3. For Marvel Comics readers, this isn’t that shocking. Venom received his own comic titles long ago, and disappointingly turned semi-good-guy vigilante. But will the movie spin-off be the same kind of water-down? If we look at the two ways a villain spin-off typically goes, it’s probable. First, there’s the villain origin piece, which includes movies like Hannibal Rising, The Scorpion King, Wicked, the upcoming X-Men Origins: Magneto and of course the Star Wars prequels. They attempt to show how the evolution of a wronged person who becomes the iconic villain we’re familiar with. They try to make us sympathize, but usually they just come close to ruining the character. Rarely there is an origin storyline that makes us like the character even more, as in the case of The Godfather Part II’s flashbacks. Fortunately, we already witnessed the Venom origin in Spider-Man 3 and won’t be subjected to one in the proposed Venom movie. (more…) Originally posted on:SpoutBlog http://www.spout.com/blogs/christyrrell/archive/2007/6/12/10923.aspx Post By: ChrisTyrrell
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Post Date: 6/12/2007 1:48:58 PM
Body: This is the best movie ever about Hannibal Lecter, and people that like being scared to the very core of their being ought to not waste any more time but get right out to their local video seller/renter and grab a few copies of this up! Spoiler Alert: Hannibal Rising is about this very angry man named Hannibal Lecter who has a passion for murder and an equal passion for eating. But whereas most of us can relate so far...be forwarned that this gentleman likes eating PEOPLE! Yikes. I better watch my step reviewing this one or he may come after me! Note to Hannibal Lecter: Please don't come after me. I'm probably way too sour for your palate. Disclaimer: I haven't seen all of the movies in the Hannibal Lecter series, but I can be sure that this one is the best! It will totally creep you out in ways that the first one (Hannibal) did not. I would still like to see the one with Jodie Foster in it too. I don't believe this movie is good for children under 7, but it does have an excellent message for all others which is that if you do the crime, you're gonna do the time. Since the real-life Hannibal Lecter, according to news reports, is still out there on the loose, parents should probably take a few moments to sit with their younger kids and tell them to take a chill pill and relax--that Hannibal isn't into eating kids. Of course maybe Hannibal Rising II will change all that. I hope not! Spooky. In summation, Hannibal Lecter should have his own show on the Food Network. No, just kidding. ;) But Hannibal Rising is one of the greatest movies to ever be made and subsequently released.
]]>Tue, 12 Jun 2007 17:48:58 GMTChrisTyrrellChrisTyrrell Blog6/12/2007 1:48:58 PMThis is the best movie ever about Hannibal Lecter, and people that like being scared to the very core of their being ought to not waste any more time but get right out to their local video seller/renter and grab a few copies of this up! Spoiler Alert: Hannibal Rising is about this very angry man named Hannibal Lecter who has a passion for murder and an equal passion for eating. But whereas most of us can relate so far...be forwarned that this gentleman likes eating PEOPLE! Yikes. I better watch my step reviewing this one or he may come after me! Note to Hannibal Lecter: Please don&#39;t come after me. I&#39;m probably way too sour for your palate. Disclaimer: I haven&#39;t seen all of the movies in the Hannibal Lecter series, but I can be sure that this one is the best! It will totally creep you out in ways that the first one (Hannibal) did not. I would still like to see the one with Jodie Foster in it too. I don&#39;t believe this movie is good for children under 7, but it does have an excellent message for all others which is that if you do the crime, you&#39;re gonna do the time. Since the real-life Hannibal Lecter, according to news reports, is still out there on the loose, parents should probably take a few moments to sit with their younger kids and tell them to take a chill pill and relax--that Hannibal isn&#39;t into eating kids. Of course maybe Hannibal Rising II will change all that. I hope not! Spooky. In summation, Hannibal Lecter should have his own show on the Food Network. No, just kidding. ;) But Hannibal Rising is one of the greatest movies to ever be made and subsequently released. http://www.spout.com/blogs/froggybabe15876/archive/2007/5/29/9665.aspx Post By: FroggyBaBe15876
Post To: Blog of the Ages
Post Date: 5/29/2007 4:03:20 PM
Body: The other day, I was listening to the TV in the other room and caught a snippet that some show on SportsCenter was being brought to me by the Hannibal Rising Unrated Two-Disc Special Edition. This puzzled me for a silly reason: why in the world would a suspense/horror movie be sponsoring a sports show? That was a first to me. Usually, sports shows are endorsed by action-let's-blow-stuff-up-every-other-scene movies. Or sports movies...but that's too obvious. The next thing I thought was, "How did this movie get a two-disc special edition?" Then I remembered that even the crappiest movies nowadays have two-disc "special" editions, even if they only have one deleted scene. The rest of the second disc is then loaded with crap like "What the Actors Ate for Breakfast On the Third Day of the Shoot" or "Guess How Many Extras Died in the Making of the Earthquake Scene?" Stuff like that. But that is a different story. Like I said, I was confused that Hannibal Rising had a two-disc edition. But why did I think that? Because it seemed to me that the movie didn't deserve a second disc. It just wasn't that good. And here's why:For starters, the lead actor playing Hannibal Lecter, Gaspard Ulliel, although very attractive and talented, was just not the best choice for the role. His accent was way too German and he just didn’t look like Anthony Hopkins, who, in my opinion, is the best Hannibal Lecter you could ever get. And where the hell did older Hannibal’s dimple that appears on young Hannibal’s cheek go? Perplexing.Another reason I thought the movie was mediocre was the fact that the filmmaker made Hannibal into a cannibal throughout the movie. In the novel, Hannibal only eats the cheeks of Heir Dortlich (Richard Brake) and that’s about it. He doesn’t eat Grutas’ (Rhys Ifans) face at all. By the way, where the heck did the scene between Lady Murasaki (Gong Li) and Hannibal Samurai-ing it up come from? I don’t recall that one in the book either… Now, don’t get me wrong, I love dear Hannibal. But this movie just didn’t do it for me, I guess. Hopefully, the next installment will be more impressive and really let Hannibal’s history come out. Otherwise, I don’t think we’ll be seeing many people at the box office or at the store buying these Unrated 2-Disc Special Editions. However, let’s hope for the best and see what this fine young cannibal can really do.
]]>Tue, 29 May 2007 20:03:20 GMTFroggyBaBe15876Blog of the Ages5/29/2007 4:03:20 PMThe other day, I was listening to the TV in the other room and caught a snippet that some show on SportsCenter was being brought to me by the Hannibal Rising Unrated Two-Disc Special Edition. This puzzled me for a silly reason: why in the world would a suspense/horror movie be sponsoring a sports show? That was a first to me. Usually, sports shows are endorsed by action-let&#39;s-blow-stuff-up-every-other-scene movies. Or sports movies...but that&#39;s too obvious. The next thing I thought was, &quot;How did this movie get a two-disc special edition?&quot; Then I remembered that even the crappiest movies nowadays have two-disc &quot;special&quot; editions, even if they only have one deleted scene. The rest of the second disc is then loaded with crap like &quot;What the Actors Ate for Breakfast On the Third Day of the Shoot&quot; or &quot;Guess How Many Extras Died in the Making of the Earthquake Scene?&quot; Stuff like that. But that is a different story. Like I said, I was confused that Hannibal Rising had a two-disc edition. But why did I think that? Because it seemed to me that the movie didn&#39;t deserve a second disc. It just wasn&#39;t that good. And here&#39;s why:For starters, the lead actor playing Hannibal Lecter, Gaspard Ulliel, although very attractive and talented, was just not the best choice for the role. His accent was way too German and he just didn&rsquo;t look like Anthony Hopkins, who, in my opinion, is the best Hannibal Lecter you could ever get. And where the hell did older Hannibal&rsquo;s dimple that appears on young Hannibal&rsquo;s cheek go? Perplexing.Another reason I thought the movie was mediocre was the fact that the filmmaker made Hannibal into a cannibal throughout the movie. In the novel, Hannibal only eats the cheeks of Heir Dortlich (Richard Brake) and that&rsquo;s about it. He doesn&rsquo;t eat Grutas&rsquo; (Rhys Ifans) face at all. By the way, where the heck did the scene between Lady Murasaki (Gong Li) and Hannibal Samurai-ing it up come from? I don&rsquo;t recall that one in the book either&hellip; Now, don&rsquo;t get me wrong, I love dear Hannibal. But this movie just didn&rsquo;t do it for me, I guess. Hopefully, the next installment will be more impressive and really let Hannibal&rsquo;s history come out. Otherwise, I don&rsquo;t think we&rsquo;ll be seeing many people at the box office or at the store buying these Unrated 2-Disc Special Editions. However, let&rsquo;s hope for the best and see what this fine young cannibal can really do. http://www.spout.com/groups/HORROR_MOVIES_101/Re_Hannibal_Lecter_vs_Norman_Bates/222/6910/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Puhnner
Post To: HORROR MOVIES 101
Post Date: 4/11/2007 12:14:51 PM
Body: Off the subject a bit and call me a heretic, but I always enjoyed Brian Cox as 'Hannibal Lecter' (in Michael Mann's Manhunter ; in fact, I enjoyed this film much more so than Red Dragon), much more than Sir Anthony Hopkins, whose performance seemed to peak for me in the Silence of the Lambs and descend further and further into Sir Anthony playing Hopkins playing Hannibal playing Sir Anthony as the series progressed ( maybe, blame it on the Director instead of Hopkins ). I also found Manhunter much more effective than Red Dragon; and Hannibal only so much fetid bilgewater under the bridge ( hell, even the book stunk ). Brian Cox seemed more real person than the 'super hero' that Lecter became ( I have not seen Hannibal Rising ), similar to Mitchum' Max Cady in Cape Fear compared to De Niro's Cady in Cape Fear.There, I have said it, but it remains only my opinion and subject to the same lack of insight with which all my opinions are formed and proffered..
]]>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 16:14:51 GMTPuhnnerHORROR MOVIES 1014/11/2007 12:14:51 PMOff the subject a bit and call me a heretic, but I always enjoyed Brian Cox as &#39;Hannibal Lecter&#39; (in Michael Mann&#39;s Manhunter ; in fact, I enjoyed this film much more so than Red Dragon), much more than Sir Anthony Hopkins, whose performance seemed to peak for me in the Silence of the Lambs and descend further and further into Sir Anthony playing Hopkins playing Hannibal playing Sir Anthony as the series progressed ( maybe, blame it on the Director instead of Hopkins ). I also found Manhunter much more effective than Red Dragon; and Hannibal only so much fetid bilgewater under the bridge ( hell, even the book stunk ). Brian Cox seemed more real person than the &#39;super hero&#39; that Lecter became ( I have not seen Hannibal Rising ), similar to Mitchum&#39; Max Cady in Cape Fear compared to De Niro&#39;s Cady in Cape Fear.There, I have said it, but it remains only my opinion and subject to the same lack of insight with which all my opinions are formed and proffered.. http://www.spout.com/members/0/tags/war/MemberTagFilms.aspxwar
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