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Good Start for a Serial Killer

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 November 2015

I've seen all the Hannibal films - a couple of which are pretty iffy - but I was intrigued by the idea of finding out how he became what he was in later depictions. It kicks off when our "hero" is a mere lad at the end of the last war, and, well, goes downhill from there, morally speaking.

I thoroughly enjoyed this film, which was suitably dark as befits the period in general, and the subject and story in particular. You can certainly see why he chose the path he did, and you get to see glimpses of what's to come. A morally nice lad moulded by his circumstances.

This makes a good link to the more famous films, though I cringe a little to think they might be tempted to make a link between this and "Silence of the Lambs" - it'd have to be done very well to get the balance right. For that I rather hope they don't bother.

This film is well worth the small entrance fee, as it fills in a number of gaps - whilst leaving the inevitable questions unanswered.

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Rocketboy

not exactly the point

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 January 2021

A well made and entertaining movie, but I always feel that an iconic movie 'Silence of the lambs' should be protected from profiteering, this is a different theme altogether, this movie to Silence of the Lambs, is what Fantastic Beasts is to Harry Potter, use the name, drag them in. Why not simply make a complete new movie about a young boy traumatised by WWII events who seeks revenge. What's it got to do with Silence of The Lambs? nothing !
Jonathan Demme should be annoyed, but then Peter Webber did a good job.. confused

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Louise

Mysterious but enjoyable

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 July 2016

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This is a bit of a weird film, considering what the other Hannibal films are like, but it does give you an insight into why Hannibal was the way he was. The actor playing the young cannibal was a bit spooky too which just added to the atmosphere of it. I didn't really know what to expect but I wasn't disappointed, as I'm a Hannibal fan. Good quality & delivery time.

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Craig Cooper

Hannibal Rising?

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 January 2013

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Whilst I enjoyed this film as a stand alone film, I found it hard to relate this to the excellent series of Hannibal films to date. Whilst Gaspard Ulliel was convincing in his portrayal of a psycopathic killer evolving into his trade and bent on revenge, imagining him 'rising' into Hopkins's brilliant Hannibal was asking a lot. Beautifully atmospheric and an excellent cast.

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SplendidRaptor

A better movie than you would think If you like the ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 July 2018

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A better movie than you would think If you like the Hannibal movies buy this it shows how he became the way he is

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Marc

Great film

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 August 2019

Great film

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 January 2014

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If you have seen the other films in the series, you have to watch this. No, its not the best film but it does explain alot of things. I have read the book and the book is better and more descriptive.

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Ade Rowe

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 June 2018

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liked it

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David

good buy for less squeamish viewers

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 March 2019

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Good introduction to further films.

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mel

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 April 2018

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good quality dvd very reasonable price

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wee wullie winky

a slice of the old block

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 April 2016

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goes a little way to explaining later eventskeeps your interest while watching.

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Four Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 February 2018

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it arrived nice and early

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