Review of Manhunter (1986) by Mirabella 1 — 16 Dec 2009
A movie that has to be seen AT LEAST 5-10 times before you can fully appreciate the depth and atmosphere that Mann beautifully creates. Yes it does have an 80s "Miami Vice" feel to it, but its done on a level that adds an nostalgic facet to the film, not one that dates it.
Its also one of the few movies where the soundtrack reveals aspects of certain characters, while being played (and synched) during pivotal scenes. MGM refers to this as being "the beginning" of the Hannibal Lecter saga, but as any fan of this film will see, that is a gross underpinning.
A film truly in a league of its own.
This review of Manhunter (1986) was written by Mirabella 1 on 16 Dec 2009.
Manhunter has generally received positive reviews.
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