Hannibal Rising (Uncut Edition) [Blu-ray]

As a standalone film this was enjoyable. It is the prequel to the films Red Dragon, The Silence of the Lambs, and Hannibal. This one focuses on where the cannibal serial killer Hannibal Lecter came from. It starts out at a crucial circumstance during Childhood that would play a part in this, then it transitions into Hannibal as an eighteen year old. I'm speculating his age as I don't recall it being said or evident. Naturally the great Anthony Hopkins would not play this part as a teenager and into young adulthood. The actor that plays Hannibal in this is Gaspard Ulliel. I haven't personally seen him in anything before this or after it, but he did a fantastic job. He had huge shoes to fill and he knew this for a young actor. You can tell he really studied up on the mannerisms that Anthony Hopkins had embodied. He may not look like Anthony Hopkins, but he captures the eerie mannerisms and way of speaking to the tee.Those that love the Hannibal Lecter films may especially be interested in seeing this if they haven't. I wouldn't put it up there as great as those three films, but it's still a fun ride to take. The only criticisms I mostly had with this was I felt it dragged a bit in his childhood back story, but I understand that it was necessary. I almost felt like it could've been shone in quick flashbacks, which it does throughout the film anyway. That would've been sufficient enough than the long drawn out beginning. Other than that, this was a great film and interesting to see where Hannibal Lecter came from and what made him the killer he became. I don't know how convinced some viewers might be that this is what propelled him, but it's still a good take to watch.Hannibal Lecter is one of those mythological fictitious serial killers that has had people riveted by due to the popularity of The Silence of the Lambs book and film. Hannibal is a man that is advanced, intelligent and classy, but he graphically kills people in the most horrifyingly long drawn out ways to really teach them a lesson. It's a calm deliberate methodical way of killing. And the way he speaks is so frightening, but at the same time what makes him so iconic and loved is that he typically seems to go after antagonists that are either rude or just horrible people of society. Most sane people can get on board with thinking, "Oh that guy had it coming. He was an a-hole, so I'm glad Hannibal got him." In a strange sense he's almost like a vigilante in a way.Even his Aunt who realizes what he's doing is both protective of him, but concerned at the same time. The actress is played by a chinese born actress, Gong Li. She does an incredible job just by the look on her face that you can read it as being both protective and caring for him with grave concern with how far he's going to go until eventually realizing that he's never going to stop. The fact that he's so cultured and intelligent seeing more than most people see makes him a fascinating character to watch. If you're not into graphic scenes, they are far and few between and don't dwell on it. You can turn your head for a second and you'll be fine.

Great movie, As usual Hopkins was scary!! 😵‍💫😵‍💫

This is one of my favorite Hannibal Lecter movies. SO good.

I grew up watching horror films of all calibers, but Hannibal Rising is by far the best cinematic masterpiece. It fits perfectly into the Hannibal franchise and quite frankly outshines the rest and I will tell you why. Thomas Harris wrote the actual screenplay for the film adaptation and had not for any of the other Hannibal films or TV show (which I am currently exploring). Everything about this movie from the cinematography, character design, story arcs, and costume design was engrossing even to the most minor detail. The making of monsters usually comes from childhood traumas and we see this play into what shaped Hannibal's mind into the poised serial killer we see in Anthony Hopkins and Mads Mikkelsen. Gaspard Ulliel is pure class and gives a riveting performance as young traumatized boy blossoming into a picture of sophistication with madness just below the surface. I am absolutely blown away by Hannibal Rising and have watched it several times since it's 2007 release. When I had become informed of the horrifying reviews critics had given this movie I was outraged. This is by far my favorite movie ever of any genre coupled with 2006's Silent Hill. I am wholeheartedly relieved to see such an overwhelmingly positive response to this movie via Prime Video. Hannibal Rising is an absolute timeless treasure.

I highly Recommend this movie to others..besides 'The Silence of the Lambs' from 1991, this is the ONLY other film if the series to watch! Enjoy

So glad to finally watch the prequel to all the movies, it is so fascinating and all I've been watching for the past week. 3/5 production wise bc some of the acting is meh and there's some confusing plot holes. But 5/5 lore story wise absolutely love this movie

very interesting movie. we liked it very much

I've read the Harris books, and was most intrigued by Hannibal Rising. Didn't watch the movie until just now, purchased here through Prime Instant Video. Acting superb, film editing A++++ (my big complaint about most films regards editing). The movie strays from the book at key points, yet depends on you knowing the book. You get a different idea of the story, if you've not read the book. If you have, the 'straying' complements the book instead of contradicting it, especially with regard to certain elements in the book which weren't much explained. Good to see them depicted, here.It is a brutal movie; not gory, but the story line demands the brutality shown. Good restraint in showing it, too. Some moments were less-than-believable, but it didn't harm the viewing. Key here is how people deal with trauma. Like the other viewers, I hope to see a followup prequel covering the period between the end of this movie, up to where Red Dragon begins.I don't want to give away the plot. Very happy to have purchased it, as the acting, filiming is so good, I'll want to watch it many times. Ulliel is fabulous, but so are all the other actors. Great range given them. The entire Hannibal series of movies and the books are worth repeated viewing, reading; man's psychological complexity is well explored and ably handled.

No issues watching it. Older film, not the same Hannibal in the later movies. But it at least shows how his life began. Sorry no spoilers here. You'll just have to get to know..lol

Een must have als je van dit gerne houdt.

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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.

No scratches awesome