Red Dragon at DVinfo.net

AaronClifford · October 4th, 2002, 12:57 PM

a little disappointed: i was hoping for a bit more insight into who Hannibbal is supposed to be and where he is coming from. I wasn't as disappointed as i was with the movie named 'hannibal,' but it seemed to me like this is just following the lead of 'silence of the lambs' as if it were a series about detectives who must consult dr. lechter.

the movie seemed to have been composed well, but the writing was a little watered down. it lacked something intangible that the first one possessed. I just couldn't get into the roles of the characters. it might have been the overall dramatic effects of the lighting (which, by the way, i learned a lot about just by watching this movie.) that gave the 'silence' such a darker feel.

besides that, it wasn't a bad watch. not at all. kinda made me hungry...

Adam Lawrence · October 4th, 2002, 01:18 PM

yeah..ive yet to see it but, i kinda figured the trickled down
trilogy of silence of the lambs would never live up to be.

I think that "red dragon" and "hannibal's" hype is only built from
the amazing imapact that silence of the lambs had. They portray themselves
as "shocking" and "horrifiing" , as opposed to silence of the lambs. When
it was trailered it seemed as if it was portrayed by more of a "detecitive/crime
drama" rather than a friday night thriller. Thats what intrigued me about the movie, no special opening credits, no freakish "techno/trip hop" tracks,
no over impossed blood and guts (just for the sake of having blood and guts). It just seems authentic and "un-cannibalized".

Jim Sauza · October 4th, 2002, 05:48 PM

I Went to see it this afternoon and enjoyed it, and funny (strange) I also came out hungry :) Jim

Jeff Donald · October 4th, 2002, 06:56 PM

Looking for liver with some farver beans and a nice bottle of Chianti?

Sorry, couldn't resist.

Jeff

Eric Emerick · October 4th, 2002, 10:06 PM

I really like the 1980 Michael Mann version of this movie, Manhunter. It has a Miami Vice (Mann's TV coup) attitude, and the flow is invigorating. The Hannibal character, while no less important, is played in a more subdued, almost casual fashion. But he is still very spooky. Unfortunately, the 4 or 5 times I've rented it for friends to show them the first Lechter film, the video quality has been really bad.

B. Moore · October 5th, 2002, 12:16 PM

Hello,
It is my understanding that this is really the beginning of the story, "Silence..."
is actually the sequel.
Anne Rice, "Interview with a Vampir" has a whole series of books, in which "interview..." is almost the middle of that series. Perhaps that 's what happened with that series.

Bruce

October 4th, 2002, 12:57 PM	#1
AaronClifford New Boot Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 9	Red Dragon a little disappointed: i was hoping for a bit more insight into who Hannibbal is supposed to be and where he is coming from. I wasn't as disappointed as i was with the movie named 'hannibal,' but it seemed to me like this is just following the lead of 'silence of the lambs' as if it were a series about detectives who must consult dr. lechter. the movie seemed to have been composed well, but the writing was a little watered down. it lacked something intangible that the first one possessed. I just couldn't get into the roles of the characters. it might have been the overall dramatic effects of the lighting (which, by the way, i learned a lot about just by watching this movie.) that gave the 'silence' such a darker feel. besides that, it wasn't a bad watch. not at all. kinda made me hungry...

October 4th, 2002, 01:18 PM	#2
Adam Lawrence _redone_ Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 224	yeah..ive yet to see it but, i kinda figured the trickled down trilogy of silence of the lambs would never live up to be. I think that "red dragon" and "hannibal's" hype is only built from the amazing imapact that silence of the lambs had. They portray themselves as "shocking" and "horrifiing" , as opposed to silence of the lambs. When it was trailered it seemed as if it was portrayed by more of a "detecitive/crime drama" rather than a friday night thriller. Thats what intrigued me about the movie, no special opening credits, no freakish "techno/trip hop" tracks, no over impossed blood and guts (just for the sake of having blood and guts). It just seems authentic and "un-cannibalized". __________________ Adam Lawrence eatdrink Media Las Vegas NV www.eatdrinkmedia.com

October 4th, 2002, 05:48 PM	#3
Jim Sauza "SuperSparks" Join Date: May 2002 Location: Stafford Va. USA Posts: 41	I Went to see it this afternoon and enjoyed it, and funny (strange) I also came out hungry :) Jim __________________ -------------------------- Hump? What Hump?

October 4th, 2002, 10:06 PM	#5
Eric Emerick Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 171	I really like the 1980 Michael Mann version of this movie, Manhunter. It has a Miami Vice (Mann's TV coup) attitude, and the flow is invigorating. The Hannibal character, while no less important, is played in a more subdued, almost casual fashion. But he is still very spooky. Unfortunately, the 4 or 5 times I've rented it for friends to show them the first Lechter film, the video quality has been really bad. __________________ esquared

October 4th, 2002, 06:56 PM	#4
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Looking for liver with some farver beans and a nice bottle of Chianti? Sorry, couldn't resist. Jeff

October 5th, 2002, 12:16 PM	#6
B. Moore Major Player Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 181	Hello, It is my understanding that this is really the beginning of the story, "Silence..." is actually the sequel. Anne Rice, "Interview with a Vampir" has a whole series of books, in which "interview..." is almost the middle of that series. Perhaps that 's what happened with that series. Bruce