I first watched Hannibal Rising at the cinemas when it was released and found it refreshing.
I would have seen it about three times now, and it still manages to grasp some very unsettling moments and distinctive on-screen deaths that hadn't been seen before.
The story itself is about the upbringing of Hannibal Lector. And how he subtly changes into the monster we all know too well. His story Is cruel and brutal so you feel compassion for the antihero, and can accept most of the horrible things he does for revenge.
There isn't much in the way of twists and turns but the film does deliver some nice easter eggs to fans of the previous titles such as Silence of the Lambs.
Gaspard Ulliel was brilliant. A young actor who delivered a very unnerving but calculated character. There were moments when the young man spoke that gave me the chills. I would love to see him in similar roles.
Overall a very honest and respectable prequel to the other Hannibal films. I found the scenery easy on the eye, and that the story moved forward at a good pace. Even if you haven't seen any of the other Hannibal movies this could pass as a stand-alone film.
7/10.
I would have seen it about three times now, and it still manages to grasp some very unsettling moments and distinctive on-screen deaths that hadn't been seen before.
The story itself is about the upbringing of Hannibal Lector. And how he subtly changes into the monster we all know too well. His story Is cruel and brutal so you feel compassion for the antihero, and can accept most of the horrible things he does for revenge.
There isn't much in the way of twists and turns but the film does deliver some nice easter eggs to fans of the previous titles such as Silence of the Lambs.
Gaspard Ulliel was brilliant. A young actor who delivered a very unnerving but calculated character. There were moments when the young man spoke that gave me the chills. I would love to see him in similar roles.
Overall a very honest and respectable prequel to the other Hannibal films. I found the scenery easy on the eye, and that the story moved forward at a good pace. Even if you haven't seen any of the other Hannibal movies this could pass as a stand-alone film.
7/10.