Thanks everyone for the R/R/Cs, still much appreciated,
What has happened to the site? i can't ret...
Thanks everyone for the R/R/Cs, still much appreciated,
What has happened to the site? i can't return rates on my latest reviews, the new format is a little 'iffy' . What are you doing ciao...???
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Director: Ridley Scott Producers: Ridley Scott and Dino De Laurentiis Writers: Thomas Harris and Steven Zaillian. Stars: Anthony Hopkns, Julienne Moore, Gary Oldman, Ray Liotta, Giancarlo Giannini, Zeljko Ivanek and Frankie R. Faison
Released in early 2001 the sort of sequel to Silence of the Lambs tells the story of Hannibal Lecter, the notorious killer who eats parts of his victim.
**BRIEF PLOT** Set ten years after Dr Hannibal Lecter, (played by Anthony Hopkins) escaped from captivity in 'Silence of the Lambs' he is know living in Florence, Italy under an alias called Dr Fell. However, back in the U.S. FBI agent, Clarice Starling, (played this time by Julianne Moore) is having trouble with her superior Paul Krendler, (played by Ray Liotta), who wont take no for an answer. Paul blames Clarice for a drugs deal that went tragically wrong leaving a blood bath in its path. With Clarice being assigned to a desk she happens upon Dr Lecters case, involving some new information from a child abuser, billionaire Mason Verger, (played by Gary Oldman) who's life changed when he met Hannibal years earlier.
Unbeknown to Clarice, Mason Verger has secretly set up a reward for the whereabouts of Hannibal, so he can enact his revenge on the cannibal.
Somewhere in Florence, Inspector Rinaldo Pazzi stumbles upon Dr Fells true identity and is hoping to claim the large reward from Mason. However, things go wrong as Hannibal react first to Rinaldo's plan. Leaving a bloody scene behind.
With Hannibal then heading for America, searching for Clarice he soon falls fowl to a plan by Mason and a corrupt Department of Justice member to end Hannibal's reign of terror.
With some action inside the billionaires mansion, involving some giant forest hogs and a double cross by one of Masons henchman the story really takes shape.
Then, with a quick trip to Krendler's lake side house the really gruesome scenes continue with the eating of some rather sickening food, (fried in some butter and herbs).
As Clarice is in fear of her life the ending delivers a crucial twist and a rather stomach churning finally…
**IN CONCLUSION**
A well written and rather fantastic sequel, as good as, if not better than 'Silence of the lambs'.
Anthony Hopkins is a fantastic actor and really gave his all to give the audience the sinister and very frightening Hannibal Lecter, that every one knows (and in some ways likes…if not loves). Hopkins portrays Hannibal's as the very intelligence doctor with a hint of pure insanity, giving this character the ultimate fear factor and the ability to keep the audience watching with anticipation.
With Jodie Foster being unavailable to repeat her excellent performance as Clarice Starling, the part was taken by Julianne Moore who gave a most excellent performance as the FBI agent with real attitude and a fascination for Hannibal. Her calmness on meeting Hannibal giving her the slight edge, Hannibal showing utter respect for the brave agent.
The twist and turns in this movie tend to keep the audience on the edge of their seats and in some scenes, rushing for the sick bucket.
It is a movie that is not reliant on special effect or CGI, giving it a more realistic background and a feel of pure terror as Hannibal could be that quiet neighbour who you only see putting out his trash on a Tuesday morning.
Would I recommend this movie….? YES, it is a must if you liked 'silence of the Lambs' (or even if you didn't). Some of the scenes may well turn your stomach so beware and have a sick bag at hand, especially when Hannibal is entertaining Clarice at Krendler's and is having something 'special' for dinner.
A great story and a lot of excellent acting combines to make fantastic movie.
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