Anthony Hopkins created the most recognizing character in the horror/thriller genre - Hannibal Lecter. No single actor ever portraited a villain better than he did. We basicly start loving and symphatizing a cannibalic psycho, a man who did horrible things. But we kind of fight justice and philosophical correctness in his words and acts. This is evil in its most akward form - a genious psycho, an highly intelligent killer.
@nobodygetsmyusername He was looking at human anatomy book. Sweetbreads is also a term used in cooking. He knew of Hannibal's fondness of cooking. Graham had realized the killer was eating his trophies and when he saw the word in Hannibal's book, he put two and two together.
decent but fuck-all on manhunter in my opinion. even cox was better than hopkins in this story. i know, many fans of the book will disagree with me. in fact, i've yet to find one who preferred manhunter. ANYONE OUT THERE WHO LOVES THE BOOK BUT PREFERS THE MANHUNTER ADAPTATION??? HELLO???? IS THERE ANYONE-ah, fuck it.
I hated this movie. The Dragon is supposed to be a HUGE bodybuilder and they put this scrawny guy as Francis Dolarhyde. I mean, c'mon! They totally it.
Awkward moment today when my mate says "I stink today." and I go "You stink of fear under that cheap lotion ben. You stink of fear but you're not a coward. You fear me, but you came here today. You fear this shy boy- !"
How can people think that Red Dragon is better than Manhunter? i guess you are the same type of people who love films like Iron Man, Transformers, Fast and the Furious.
i figure It's so easy for people to sit back and watch Red Dragon i guess it's all there on a plate nothing to figure out easy to follow with no effort, Red Dragon was a serial killer movie for dummies.
@futuremovieactor Which movie? Manhunter was more in touch with the book and it seemed to take it more seriously. Red Dragon was more excitiing, but it was more flashy and unreal like Hollywood tends to be. I personally liked Manhunter better.
@Deke101 Manhunter gave off more of the vibe that Silence of the Lambs did and William Petersen was a much better Wil Graham then Edward Norton was. as for Brian Cox and the other guy, well let's just say combined, they can't hold a candle to Anthony Hopkins.
@futuremovieactor I agree with you there. Even though Hopkins' portrayal of Hannibal was not exactly like the book, I found him far more disturbing. He was able to do something with his eyes that hypnotized you like a reptile's prey.
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@MrBadApple999 Yes, I do. I was very moved when I read The Silence of the Lambs which were a Japanese translated version. I thought it was more interesting than a movie with the same title. So I'm going to read Red Dragon which is a book at first.
I am the Dragon. And you call me insane. You are privy to a great becoming, but you recognize nothing. To me, you are a slug in the sun. You are an ant in the afterbirth. It is your nature to do one thing correctly. Before me, you rightly tremble. But fear is not what you owe me. You owe me awe.
Havent seen the movie yet, just finished the book, but it seems like the trailer shows this is all about Hannibal. Though it's not. He's just a side character.
This movie is good, but I would say Silence of the Lambs and Hannibal are much better. And this movie is a prequel to the others so it would be nice if they could go back in time and have Anthony be young in it.
i actually think red dragon was ok....apart from Hopkin's portrayal of Lecter in this one! this is ironic since Hopkin's Lecter is what got these films made (i.e. this and Hannibal) in the first place. But I think he completely gets it wrong. It's a shame because otherwise, this would have been a good film
@MrNounda (in order of release date) Silence of the Lambs, Hannibal, Red Dragon, Hannibal Rising. There is also an 80s version called Manhunter which is the same story as Red Dragon just with different actors.
I actually like Red best of the trilogy. Hannibal was just silly. Silence was solid but I think Red was better. Norton made for the more interesting detective character than Foster did which made the conversations with Dr. Lecter feel less one sided. Hopkins was just as good as ever despite his age. Buffalo Bill felt like a foot note in Silence whereas The Tooth Fairy felt central to Red.
The only thing I like better from Silence was Scott Glenn as Jack Crawford.
Its good. Brian Cox does less of a charismatic performance and plays Lecter as someone truly lacking empathy and with a sort of latent aggression. Its different from Hopkins, but still very good.
There's a wonderful 80's nostalgia feel to Manhunter as well, some terrific songs and some wonderful camera work.
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Anthony Hopkins and Ralph Fiennes
-Holy...FUCK
Angella769 1 week ago
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Angella769 1 week ago
emily watson...emma watson.....
watson!!
what homes?
NavehaNight3388 1 week ago
@TheNextAvrilLavigne there is a Wikipedia page about Dolarhyde about his history and stuff...
ReignBeauJo 1 week ago
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ReignBeauJo 1 week ago
John malkovich would have been perfect as francis dolarhyde
TheHolographics 2 weeks ago
Anthony Hopkins created the most recognizing character in the horror/thriller genre - Hannibal Lecter. No single actor ever portraited a villain better than he did. We basicly start loving and symphatizing a cannibalic psycho, a man who did horrible things. But we kind of fight justice and philosophical correctness in his words and acts. This is evil in its most akward form - a genious psycho, an highly intelligent killer.
DJRomeoV 2 weeks ago
@DJRomeoV Agreed and nicely put.
KingDennisJensen 2 weeks ago
Can someone explain to me about Francis Dolarhyde? History, background, anything? I don't understand this character
TheNextAvrilLavigne 2 weeks ago
my reaction when i first watched this..........OH MY GOD voldemort does have a nose!! O.o
TheGuardianssorrow 3 weeks ago
in my opinion, they should have given this adaptation to david fincher to direct. brett ratner was a poor, poor choice indeed.
thatfilmgeekguy 1 month ago
i didnt realise this was a prequil. now it all makes sense
str8up1100 1 month ago
I LOVE THIS!! Lecter is so cooool! :P Edward Norton IS SOOO CUTE!!
xdmj65 1 month ago
This is a great trailer..great book.u don't find many books brought to screen with this accuracy...am I lying? I think not...
joelstjoel 1 month ago
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I don't get how did graham know hannibal was the killer in the beginning when he opened the book and read 'sweetbreads', any help?
nobodygetsmyusername 1 month ago
@nobodygetsmyusername He was looking at human anatomy book. Sweetbreads is also a term used in cooking. He knew of Hannibal's fondness of cooking. Graham had realized the killer was eating his trophies and when he saw the word in Hannibal's book, he put two and two together.
Deke101 3 weeks ago
decent but fuck-all on manhunter in my opinion. even cox was better than hopkins in this story. i know, many fans of the book will disagree with me. in fact, i've yet to find one who preferred manhunter. ANYONE OUT THERE WHO LOVES THE BOOK BUT PREFERS THE MANHUNTER ADAPTATION??? HELLO???? IS THERE ANYONE-ah, fuck it.
thatfilmgeekguy 1 month ago
That awkward moment when you look older than your future self...
matt12140 1 month ago
I hated this movie. The Dragon is supposed to be a HUGE bodybuilder and they put this scrawny guy as Francis Dolarhyde. I mean, c'mon! They totally it.
RosieSquall 2 months ago
@RosieSquall Dumb reason to hate a movie
junkyturd 3 weeks ago
@junkyturd Yeah, well, whatever.
RosieSquall 3 weeks ago
asdfghjk <3
itzelita94 3 months ago
This movie genuinely scared the piss out of me.
57stewie 3 months ago
was this movie made before silence of the lambs or after?
TheFallenangelme 3 months ago
@TheFallenangelme after
JackWhite52 3 months ago
@TheFallenangelme Set before, made after
maximusfart 2 months ago
manhunter sucks. this movie is way better. way more entertaining
RDPublic 3 months ago
what happended to D? i saw the hole film but just want a precise answer
Andersnice123 3 months ago
@Andersnice123 He faked his death during the fire. Few weeks later he came to Wil house and tried to kill his family but instead he was shoot down.
haidangkieu1 3 months ago
Awkward moment today when my mate says "I stink today." and I go "You stink of fear under that cheap lotion ben. You stink of fear but you're not a coward. You fear me, but you came here today. You fear this shy boy- !"
and he's like "What the fuck you on!?"
TallDarkAndDashing 3 months ago 2
@TallDarkAndDashing LULz I wish one of my friends would say that to me I'd be laughing for days.
gojiguyver3 1 month ago
One of my biggest and weirdest crushes of all time is Hannibal Lecter. I can't help but fancy him and that sexy voice.
DreamingOfDamon 3 months ago
hey this manhunter 1986 the same quote in line manhunter and red dragon one the same
vgrogg15 3 months ago
Better then Silence I think.
southparkfan2717 3 months ago
after that Mr.D he became Lord Voldemort....
AxzlRhos 4 months ago
Anthony Hopkins reminds me a bit of Jack Nicholson
EvilRobotFilms 4 months ago
is kabal in this movie
KINGPSYCHOMAniC 4 months ago
"You musn't judge too harshly Will. Have you never felt a sudden ruch of panic?" *suddenly lunges forward with madness in his eyes*
Good lord, I love this character, he reminds me of myself.
megadork456 4 months ago
@megadork456 Well not with madness mearly a joke on graham :3 thats all i would suspect personally.
TheFlood911 4 months ago
every time i see that guy i just think cannibalism lol
hapibth0pel3ss 4 months ago
How can people think that Red Dragon is better than Manhunter? i guess you are the same type of people who love films like Iron Man, Transformers, Fast and the Furious.
i figure It's so easy for people to sit back and watch Red Dragon i guess it's all there on a plate nothing to figure out easy to follow with no effort, Red Dragon was a serial killer movie for dummies.
5eurocups2005 4 months ago
how did Graham catch Lecter? he got lucky!
futuremovieactor 5 months ago
@futuremovieactor No, the book told it better. Graham caught the monster because Graham is only one step from being a monster himself.
Deke101 3 weeks ago
@Deke101 good point! didn't think of that before! which movie was better to you? Manhunter or Red Dragon? i say Manhunter was MUCH better!
futuremovieactor 3 weeks ago
@futuremovieactor Which movie? Manhunter was more in touch with the book and it seemed to take it more seriously. Red Dragon was more excitiing, but it was more flashy and unreal like Hollywood tends to be. I personally liked Manhunter better.
Deke101 3 weeks ago
@Deke101 Manhunter gave off more of the vibe that Silence of the Lambs did and William Petersen was a much better Wil Graham then Edward Norton was. as for Brian Cox and the other guy, well let's just say combined, they can't hold a candle to Anthony Hopkins.
futuremovieactor 3 weeks ago
@futuremovieactor I agree with you there. Even though Hopkins' portrayal of Hannibal was not exactly like the book, I found him far more disturbing. He was able to do something with his eyes that hypnotized you like a reptile's prey.
Deke101 3 weeks ago
@Deke101 don't you wish that they'd had another film? i felt that the story was still incomplete after Hannibal.
futuremovieactor 2 weeks ago
manhunters still better :P
corkman666 5 months ago
this looks exactly like silence of the lambs except the detective is a man and not a woman...
lovificationofmusic 5 months ago
you saw...but you didnt see
uberbrau84 5 months ago
the only good brett ratner film
dannyboy1594 5 months ago
"You had disadvantages."
"What disadvantages?"
"You're insane."
"Hmm.... well, ya got me there."
TheHonp 6 months ago 84
@TheHonp Seriously.. How much of a dickhead do you have to be to quote actual lines from the movie we're watching! What a waste of space you are
samooskhka 3 weeks ago
@TheHonp Yeah, we know, we just saw the trailer aswell.
hvafaena32 1 week ago
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Winlaw2008 6 months ago
good movie, but who the hell did he shoot in the face in the fire if it wasn't himself?
abusulayman1 6 months ago
@abusulayman1 That one jerk who worked with him and the blind girl. Randy or something
Vivianamara 5 months ago
do you see?
MrBadApple999 6 months ago
@MrBadApple999 Yes, I do. I was very moved when I read The Silence of the Lambs which were a Japanese translated version. I thought it was more interesting than a movie with the same title. So I'm going to read Red Dragon which is a book at first.
mitsubishi777 5 months ago
Just finished the book and havnt watched the movie yet. The book is bloody amazing though...
TheKingBrewer 6 months ago
i have not seen this or rising i gotta see them tho
adamricher 6 months ago
What is the order of the movies?
darkassassin191 7 months ago
@darkassassin191 According to the story it's like this: Hannibal rising, Red Dragon, Silence of the lambs, Hannibal.
SlaughterMezz 7 months ago
@SlaughterMezz Thank you
darkassassin191 7 months ago
Edward Norton And Anthony Hopkins?
Holy...FUCK
jimplanter 7 months ago 8
@jimplanter lol brilliant
socalled47 6 months ago
Francis Dolarhyde: Open your eyes.
Freddy Lounds: No.
Francis Dolarhyde: Open them or I'll staple your eyelids to your forehead.
(^ One of my favourite scenes.)
Preposisjon 7 months ago
I am the Dragon. And you call me insane. You are privy to a great becoming, but you recognize nothing. To me, you are a slug in the sun. You are an ant in the afterbirth. It is your nature to do one thing correctly. Before me, you rightly tremble. But fear is not what you owe me. You owe me awe.
ChickenParmHero 7 months ago
Edward is my inspiration
FAME4FUN 8 months ago
how graphic is this movie? I like horror, but i've read the book and i wouldn't like to see it if it shows everything the book describes.
reynawang 8 months ago
@reynawang The worst you see is photos of murder victims, after Dolarhyde has his way. It's not too bad.
SirNatebro 7 months ago
What the order you watch this in (if you want to watch more story than release date)
SSJGokuX3 8 months ago
@SSJGokuX3 red dragon, silence of the lambs, hannibal, then hannibal rising (a prequel)
reynawang 8 months ago
@SSJGokuX3 Hannibal Rising, Red Dragon, Silence Of The Lambs and then Hannibal
Jigsaw082 7 months ago
@Jigsaw082 Are you crazy? Rising is by far the worst. No Hopkins = Not even worth mentioning
translinkbc005 7 months ago
@translinkbc005 Eh true : I always skip Rising it sucks
Jigsaw082 7 months ago
@translinkbc005 Have you even seen Rising?
MsCrazyDaezy 7 months ago
Damn that Edward Norton is HOT
kaberle24 8 months ago
Havent seen the movie yet, just finished the book, but it seems like the trailer shows this is all about Hannibal. Though it's not. He's just a side character.
OdyleRULES69 8 months ago
I AM THE DRAGON.. AND YOU ARE AN ANT..TREMBLING BENEATH MY PRESENCE
MrShane737 8 months ago 41
Thanks a lot haleyteddy03 :-)
MrNounda 8 months ago
This movie is good, but I would say Silence of the Lambs and Hannibal are much better. And this movie is a prequel to the others so it would be nice if they could go back in time and have Anthony be young in it.
haleyteddy03 8 months ago
This Movie Is Fucking Insane...But truth be told...Its not the equal even to the 1/10 of the book...BEHOLD THE GREAT RED DRAGON
Holy21Martyr 8 months ago
@Holy21Martyr Yes, the book is much better, but this is still good.
haleyteddy03 8 months ago
i couldn't sleep
InspiredGod 8 months ago
typical voldemord!!
laura02v511 9 months ago
You... owe... me awe!!!
Jedtumble 9 months ago 8
Thanks a lot Brainsampl3 :-)
MrNounda 9 months ago
I like how the end of this movie was the start of Silence of the Lambs.
iHoLzYy 9 months ago
i actually think red dragon was ok....apart from Hopkin's portrayal of Lecter in this one! this is ironic since Hopkin's Lecter is what got these films made (i.e. this and Hannibal) in the first place. But I think he completely gets it wrong. It's a shame because otherwise, this would have been a good film
DavidColumbia 9 months ago
manhunter is the best of all these films
taperek1 10 months ago
that's jack's completely lack of surprise from fight club! :D
queenofallmonkeys 10 months ago
Read the book, brilliant, perfect mask for a facy dress gig looll :D
01thrilla 10 months ago
Thanks a lot mate :D
MrNounda 10 months ago
Can someone tell me all Hannibal Lecter movies?
MrNounda 11 months ago
@MrNounda Hannibal, Hannibal rising, Red dragon and silence of the lambs.
miera1029 10 months ago
@MrNounda Manhunter (1986)
The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
Hannibal (2001)
Red Dragon (2002)
Hannibal Rising (2007)
Brainsampl3 9 months ago
@MrNounda (in order of release date) Silence of the Lambs, Hannibal, Red Dragon, Hannibal Rising. There is also an 80s version called Manhunter which is the same story as Red Dragon just with different actors.
haleyteddy03 8 months ago
I luv Hannibal Lector! :D
miera1029 11 months ago
@miera1029
Spelt his name wrong.
Javjean 11 months ago
@Javjean Blame it on dyslexia :)
miera1029 11 months ago
@miera1029
oh okay
Javjean 10 months ago
@miera1029
LOL!
Javjean 10 months ago
I might see this i'm not sure yet but i really liked Manhunter
William Petersen did a great job with the role of Will Graham
rko619wrestlingfan 11 months ago
de niro wud have been really gud for the antagonist...jus saying
MrTennislover69 1 year ago
@MrTennislover69
fucking idiot...
Erikootje 1 year ago
@MrTennislover69
Are you fucking serious?
DeNiro is a gnat compared to the dramatic genius of Anthony Hopkins
TehGame4lyf 1 year ago
god damned good movie, fuck manhunter
Shadyy012 1 year ago
I am a Canadian skateboarder.
hate420breed 1 year ago
I love all 3 Hannibal films. HATED Rising tho. :( never seen manhunter
longlivejacko 1 year ago
@longlivejacko i loved rising . hated hanibal the movie seemed cheap
MrTarantulalover 1 year ago
Great update of the Harris novel.
bobgrantsbus 1 year ago
I liked the book way better. Still worth watching though
BlackPhoenix623 1 year ago
I actually like Red best of the trilogy. Hannibal was just silly. Silence was solid but I think Red was better. Norton made for the more interesting detective character than Foster did which made the conversations with Dr. Lecter feel less one sided. Hopkins was just as good as ever despite his age. Buffalo Bill felt like a foot note in Silence whereas The Tooth Fairy felt central to Red.
The only thing I like better from Silence was Scott Glenn as Jack Crawford.
mrsticky005 1 year ago 2
@mrsticky005, I completely agree. On every one of your points.
Mark35950 1 year ago
@Mark35950
Cool. I have not seen Manhunter so I can't really compare that one.
mrsticky005 1 year ago
@mrsticky005 Neither have I and I don't plan to, so no big deal. I mean without Anthony Hopkins, what's the point, right?
Mark35950 1 year ago
@Mark35950 True. Hopkins is awesome. Manhunter has Brian Cox as Lecter.
Cox is a good actor, though I see him more as a corrupt politician character.
Hopkins seems to be the wise old man character. Which is creepy when you
combine that with Dr. Lecter.
mrsticky005 1 year ago
@Mark35950
Its good. Brian Cox does less of a charismatic performance and plays Lecter as someone truly lacking empathy and with a sort of latent aggression. Its different from Hopkins, but still very good.
There's a wonderful 80's nostalgia feel to Manhunter as well, some terrific songs and some wonderful camera work.
oliverscott2007 1 year ago