Red Dragon

[Danbry39]

This is the prequel, ala Manhunter, to Silence of the Lambs.

So many thought this was a boring movie, but I really enjoyed it. After Hannibal, which I hated, I was timid about renting this. It isn't Silence of the Lambs, or perhaps not even Manhunter, but it is leagues above Hannibal, which, imo, was just a poorly written caricature of the Hannibal Lecter. I enjoyed it from beginning to end.

Am I too easy to please or is this a pretty good film?




Keith

[Andrew Pratt]

I enjoyed Red Dragon as well...its a much better book the hannibal as well

[George Bellefontaine]

Keith, I liked Red Dragon. Edward Norton was okay, but it's hard to beat William Petersen's portrayal in Manhunter. The original still does it for me.




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[Rock Dog]

Keith, I liked Red Dragon. Edward Norton was okay, but it's hard to beat William Petersen's portrayal in Manhunter. The original still does it for me.

Afreed. I think Ed Norton is an INCREDIBLE actor. Have you seen America History X or Primeal Fear?

But I ma a huge fan of Manhunter and really like Petersen's work in that. So I was going into Red Dragon with a love /hate relationship.

I think Red Dragon is great, both Sir anthony and Norton did a wonderful job, as always. But I still prefer Manhunter.




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[David Meek]

I like them both. How's that for fence-sitting?

I saw Manhunter when it first came out, purchased the Director's-cut DVD and have seen it several times, so I went into Red Dragon with my mind somewhat already made up against it. Edward Norton's performance along with Sir Anthony's and Ralph Fiennes' brought me around in a hurry, tho'. I highly recommend both - not only as stand-alone stories, but also for the novelty of seeing two very fine attempts to tell the same story.




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[Danbry39]

I think I'll rent Manhunter again today. Haven't seen it for years and would be interesting, with this latest release still fresh in my mind.




Keith

[George Bellefontaine]

Keith, re: Norton. I saw both the films you mentioned. he is indeed an awesome actor. He will only get better with age.




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