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Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Edward Norton, Ralph Fiennes, Harvey Keitel, Emily Watson
Directed by: Brett Ratner
Binding: HD DVD
Published: 2006-09-12

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Red Dragon [HD DVD]

Editorial Review:

Universal Red Dragon - HD DVD
Anthony Hopkins reprises his Oscar-winning* role as the infamous Dr. HannibalLecter in this thrilling prequel. After capturingDr. Lecter, FBI agent Will Graham (Edward Norton)retires only to be called back to active duty to hunt down an elusive killer, The Tooth Fairy (Ralph Fiennes).
A lot could've gone wrong in Red Dragon, but the movie exceeds expectations. Replacing the acclaimed Manhunter as an "official" entry in the Hannibal Lecter trilogy, this topnotch thriller--the second adaptation of Thomas Harris's first Lecter novel--returns to the fertile soil of The Silence of the Lambs, serving as both prequel and heir to the legacy of Lecter as portrayed, with mischievous menace, by the great Anthony Hopkins. Familiar faces and locations reappear (along with Lambs screenwriter Ted Tally) as Lecter coaches FBI profiler Will Graham (Edward Norton) in tracking the horrific "Tooth Fairy" killer (Ralph Fiennes), whose transformative killing spree is inspired by a William Blake painting. By dutifully serving Harris's potent material, Tally and director Brett Ratner craft a suspenseful film worthy of its predecessors, bringing Hopkins full circle as one of the cinema's all-time greatest villains. With overtones of Psycho and a superb supporting cast, Red Dragon succeeds against considerable odds. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0

Ice Castles II:

My first problem is with the DVD cover. I have no clue why they have Sir Anthony Hopkins on there except if it's to make people think that this is a Hannibal Lector movie, you know, a gross-out cannibal movie. It's not that at all. But if you buy this or rent this thinking you're going to get a Silence of the Lambs Part 3, you're gonna be pissed off.
This is a magical love story between a blind girl and a guy with bad teeth. It's like that ice skating movie from the 70's, Ice Castles, but there's no... more info

Sterling on its own but...:

I must preface my review of this movie. It's much better if you haven't recently watched The Silence and Hannibal. Onto the actual movie itself.
Anthony Hopkins is again excellent in the character that he is now world renowned as. Edward Norton does a nice job as the brooding FBI agent who reluctantly has to deal with Dr. Lector and Ralph Fiennes steals the show as the stricken serial killer, who we in time gain a modicum of sympathy for. However, the movie fails to match the first installment... more info

Better than Hannibal.:

Red Dragon starring Anthony Hopkins is a extremely suspenseful thriller. The ending is a bit disappointing and I notice other reviewers have stated that complaint as well. Edward Norton and Ralph Feines bring great energy to this film. Much better than expected, gotta see it!

Solid All 'Round:

The remake of Michael Mann's "Manhunter" and the second adaptation of Thomas Harris' novel of the same name is no dissapointment. THe film boasts more than exceptional acting, highly inquisitive writing and solid directing throughout. Let's break this down so you can truly see what I mean.
The Acting: Edward Norton (Fight Club, American History X) stars as F.B.I. Special Agent Will Graham, and plays him perfectly. You would'nt want anyone else in the role as Norton fills it respectably as usual. The... more info

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