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Whats up ya'll? I went and saw "Red Dragon" last friday and I loved it! Here is my review of this great movie.
A return to the cannibal feast!
Oct 07 '02
Pros
The first chapter of Hannibal is revealed!
Cons
I left wanting more! Dont we always want more of a good thing!
The Bottom Line
Expect some surprises, and expect alot of blood!
Full Review
Plot Details: This opinion reveals major details about the movie's plot.
I personally have been a huge fan of the Hannibal Lecter novels so I ran to the theater Friday night to see "Red Dragon".
The Plot:
The movie begins at Dr. Hannibals house while he is entertaining a group of friends. After the party Will Graham(Edward Norton) arrives to ask Hannibal some questions about a case that is troubling him. Ultimately, Dr. Lecter turns on Will and both nearing die! Infact, this is the event that captures Dr. Lecter and leads Will Graham to a early retirement. However, several years later FBI Agent Will Graham gets called out of early retirement to catch a serial killer, known by authorities as "The Tooth Fairy". He asks for the help of his arch-nemesis, Dr. Hannibal "The Cannibal" Lecter, so that he can be able to catch "The Tooth Fairy" and bring him to justice. The only problem is that "The Tooth Fairy" is getting inside information about Graham and his family from none other than Dr. Lecter. During the movie we get to see the Red Dragons grisley actions, and some incredible scenes unfold!
Key performances:
Anthony Hopkins: Hannibal Lecter
Need we say anymore! Anthony Hopkins returns to play this great character again, but to me there just wasn't enough of him in the movie. The only time we really see him is when Will Graham(Edward Norton) has to get more advice from him. Even with this, Anthony Hopkins makes the most of every scene that he is in!
Edward Norton: Will Graham
I really like this guy, as his performance is very good and very believable! The character of Will Graham is a loving father figure, with great instincts and FBI knowledge. In the end, the love of his family is used against him by the Red Dragon!
Ralph Fiennes: Francis Dolarhyde
Perhaps the best performance of the movie! Ralph Fiennes plays the elusive Red Dragon(Francis Dolarhyde), and his performance is top notch! Francis Dolarhyde, aka the 'Tooth Fairy' is a brutal serial killer who has killed two families and may be on the hunt for a third. I believe that with a good thriller, your movie is only as good as the villian is! With that said, I can also tell you that Francis Dolarhyde is a incredible foe, and is played very well by Ralph Fiennes!
Harvey Keitel: Jack Crawford
Jack Crawford is Will Graham old friend and co-worker from the FBI that recommeds getting Will's help when the frustrated authorities can't find a clue on the "Tooth Fairy" killer at the beginning of the movie. Another good performance by this schooled actor!
Production:
All in all, the performances by every person in this movie are pretty dam good. There is also great music to build the tense moods, and many great visuals to bring this nightmare to life in vivid color! I would certainly tell all fans of "Silence of the Lambs", and "Hannibal" that you will not be dissapointed with this movie.
Final thought:
The only thing that was a bummer is I left the theater wanting more! Sometimes it's a bad thing when a movie finally comes to a end, as the movie ends when Hannibal Lecter is about to meet Clarice Starling for the first time! Parting is such sweet sorrow!
AugDawg rating 8 out of 10
Recommended
Yes
Movie Mood: Scary Movie
Suitability For Children: Not suitable for Children of any age
Viewing Method: Other
Film Completeness: Looked complete to me.
Worst Part of this Film: Nothing
Would See Film Again: Yes, but I'll wait for it on video
Whats up ya'll? I went and saw "Red Dragon" last friday and I loved it! Here is my review of this great movie.
A return to the cannibal feast!
Oct 07 '02
Pros
The first chapter of Hannibal is revealed!
Cons
I left wanting more! Dont we always want more of a good thing!
The Bottom Line
Expect some surprises, and expect alot of blood!
Full Review
Plot Details: This opinion reveals major details about the movie's plot.
I personally have been a huge fan of the Hannibal Lecter novels so I ran to the theater Friday night to see "Red Dragon".
The Plot:
The movie begins at Dr. Hannibals house while he is entertaining a group of friends. After the party Will Graham(Edward Norton) arrives to ask Hannibal some questions about a case that is troubling him. Ultimately, Dr. Lecter turns on Will and both nearing die! Infact, this is the event that captures Dr. Lecter and leads Will Graham to a early retirement. However, several years later FBI Agent Will Graham gets called out of early retirement to catch a serial killer, known by authorities as "The Tooth Fairy". He asks for the help of his arch-nemesis, Dr. Hannibal "The Cannibal" Lecter, so that he can be able to catch "The Tooth Fairy" and bring him to justice. The only problem is that "The Tooth Fairy" is getting inside information about Graham and his family from none other than Dr. Lecter. During the movie we get to see the Red Dragons grisley actions, and some incredible scenes unfold!
Key performances:
Anthony Hopkins: Hannibal Lecter
Need we say anymore! Anthony Hopkins returns to play this great character again, but to me there just wasn't enough of him in the movie. The only time we really see him is when Will Graham(Edward Norton) has to get more advice from him. Even with this, Anthony Hopkins makes the most of every scene that he is in!
Edward Norton: Will Graham
I really like this guy, as his performance is very good and very believable! The character of Will Graham is a loving father figure, with great instincts and FBI knowledge. In the end, the love of his family is used against him by the Red Dragon!
Ralph Fiennes: Francis Dolarhyde
Perhaps the best performance of the movie! Ralph Fiennes plays the elusive Red Dragon(Francis Dolarhyde), and his performance is top notch! Francis Dolarhyde, aka the 'Tooth Fairy' is a brutal serial killer who has killed two families and may be on the hunt for a third. I believe that with a good thriller, your movie is only as good as the villian is! With that said, I can also tell you that Francis Dolarhyde is a incredible foe, and is played very well by Ralph Fiennes!
Harvey Keitel: Jack Crawford
Jack Crawford is Will Graham old friend and co-worker from the FBI that recommeds getting Will's help when the frustrated authorities can't find a clue on the "Tooth Fairy" killer at the beginning of the movie. Another good performance by this schooled actor!
Production:
All in all, the performances by every person in this movie are pretty dam good. There is also great music to build the tense moods, and many great visuals to bring this nightmare to life in vivid color! I would certainly tell all fans of "Silence of the Lambs", and "Hannibal" that you will not be dissapointed with this movie.
Final thought:
The only thing that was a bummer is I left the theater wanting more! Sometimes it's a bad thing when a movie finally comes to a end, as the movie ends when Hannibal Lecter is about to meet Clarice Starling for the first time! Parting is such sweet sorrow!
AugDawg rating 8 out of 10
Recommended
Yes
Movie Mood: Scary Movie
Suitability For Children: Not suitable for Children of any age
Viewing Method: Other
Film Completeness: Looked complete to me.
Worst Part of this Film: Nothing
Would See Film Again: Yes, but I'll wait for it on video
grin: god I love horror/thriller movies). "Hannibal" was OK! It wasn't the best, but it do have some great scenes and I actually loved the ending! In my opinion "Red Dragon" turned out much better than "Hannibal" but is not quite as good as the classic "Silence of the Lambs". Actually TrueBeliever, they did manage to have a physical deformity for Francis Dolarhyde in the movie. But I won't give it away, and I think you may actually enjoy this movie. 
