Tag: hannibal
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Hannibal Lecter Franchise Ranked (Worst → Best) | MovieTalk+
Few characters in film history are as instantly iconic as Hannibal Lecter. Across five films, multiple actors, and wildly different tones, the franchise has ranged from prestige horror to baffling misfires. Some entries understand what makes Hannibal terrifying and fascinating — others completely miss the point. This ranking is based on overall enjoyment, performances, and…
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Hannibal Rising (2007) Review | MovieTalk+
⭐⭐⭐☆☆ Hannibal Rising is a movie I genuinely did not expect to enjoy as much as I did — and trust me, I’m just as surprised writing that as you are reading it. From an entertainment standpoint, I think this film gets more hate than it deserves. It’s very different from the rest of the…
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Red Dragon (2002) Review | MovieTalk+
⭐⭐⭐☆☆ Red Dragon was a bit of a surprise for me, mostly because of how stacked the cast is. Edward Norton, Harvey Keitel, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ralph Fiennes, and Anthony Hopkins all in the same film feels kind of unreal on paper, and for the most part, that talent really does come through on screen.…
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Hannibal (2001) Review | MovieTalk+
⭐⭐⭐☆☆ Watching Hannibal almost immediately after The Silence of the Lambs is a tough spot for any movie to be in. I always try to judge a film on its own terms, but when the predecessor is a straight-up masterpiece, expectations are naturally high — especially when this follow-up is directed by Ridley Scott. That…
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Manhunter (1986) Review | MovieTalk+
⭐⭐⭐☆☆ This was my first time watching Manhunter, and going in, I’d heard nothing but great things. Overall, I liked it — I didn’t love it — but I can absolutely see why it has the reputation it does. The story is dark and grimy in the best way, with a mood that feels heavy…
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