Review of Manhunter (1986) by Allan F — 24 Sep 2012
The first act is painfully slow and suffers from set-up overload. There are a lot of scenes that could have been shortened or cut. But if you can get through them, the movie is worth the watch.
Who knew the now TV cop-drama veteran William Petersen could own a role like this? He's completely convincing as the emotionally-tormented Will Graham. Brian Cox on the other hand, didn't really do it for me. As much as I was looking forward to watching him don the role of Hannibal Lecktor, he somehow came off as goofy and very nonthreatening.
The climax is a bit sloppy, but satisfying nonetheless. It's good, but it's hardly Mann's best work.
This review of Manhunter (1986) was written by Allan F on 24 Sep 2012.
Manhunter has generally received positive reviews.
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