Hannibal (2001)

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Directed by Ridley Scott.

Starring Frankie R. Faison, Ray Liotta, Julianne Moore, Giancarlo Giannini, Anthony Hopkins.

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Based on the controversial sequel novel of the same name, Hannibal is the much-anticipated follow-up to the Oscar-winning The Silence of the Lambs (1991). Anthony Hopkins returns as Dr. Hannibal Lecter, one of the world's most cunning and feared serial killers, who resurfaces after a decade in hiding to toy with FBI agent Clarice Starling (Julianne Moore). As Starling's career flounders thanks to a drug bust gone wrong, Lecter attempts to elude a greedy Italian police detective (Giancarlo Giannini) who's willing to alert the authorities to his presence in Florence for a price. In the meantime, a maimed but wealthy former victim of Lecter's named Mason Verger (Gary Oldman) plots to get his revenge on the doctor in a most unusual and grisly fashion. The novel by Thomas Harris was adapted for director Ridley Scott by David Mamet and Steven Zaillian. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide

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Re:Hannibal the Cannibal
by leeroy711 in Serialicious

lost interest.

"[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 beautifu ... " [More]

Hannibal the Cannibal
by mercurial in Serialicious

lost interest.

"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 ... " [More]

They changed the ending
by Risselada in The Film Library

hasn't rated it.

"In movie adaptations they so often change the ending? Is this always a crime? It seems like nine times out of ten people hate the ending when it's different from the source material. So why do they do it??One of my favorite books since I was young has been Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None. I remember reading the book in an entire sitting when I was a young adolesecent. It's short and simple, and although I won't deny that parts of the plot are a bit shakey or uncertain if you truely examine it, it's probably the best flat out mystery book I've ever read (although I haven't read many so I'm not saying there couldn't be better ones).Anyways, with any novel the whole thing must be great for it to be a great novel overall, but especially with a mystery novel the ending is of course essential because you will look back on everything in a new light.Well I just saw the original movie adaptation of this book released in 1945 and directed b ... " [More]

Re: Scary Movie Quotes
by FroggyBaBe15876 in HORROR MOVIES 101

is neutral about it.

"Ah, my dear. That would be Hannibal, I believe...yes? I thought so. Here's mine. Short and sweet:"Back off. Way off." " [More]

Re: Hannibal Lecter vs Norman B ...
by Puhnner in HORROR MOVIES 101

disliked it.

"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.. " [More]

6/10 gore rating on http://www. ...
by Phantasma-gore-ia in Phantasma-gore-ia Blog

loved it.

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