Review of Hannibal Rising (2007) by Patc. — 02 Jul 2007
After five minutes the premise is a foregone conclusion: Young Hannibal sets out on a vendetta to find closure with past dinner guests who had served up his sister as the main course. It makes sense as a tale of revenge, but is neither engaging nor indicative as to how he went on to become the insanely dispassionate gourmet irrepressibly played by Hopkins.
Upon reflection it does explain why Hannibal was attracted to Starling and her quest to come to terms with her past, but this only makes Silence of the Lambs more of an achievement. It does not make Hannibal Rising a better movie, and the procession of blown opportunities is the most shocking thing about it.
I hope that any sequel concerning Hannibal's transitional years serves up whoever wrote the unimaginative dialogue.
This review of Hannibal Rising (2007) was written by Patc. on 02 Jul 2007.
Hannibal Rising has generally received mixed reviews.
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