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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780783268804
Format: Closed-captioned, Collector's Edition, Color, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 0783268807
Label: Universal Studios
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Universal Studios
Region Code: 1
Release Date: April 01, 2003
Running Time: 125 minutes
Sales Rank: 5427
Studio: Universal Studios
Theatrical Release Date: 2002
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Amazon.com:
A lot could've gone wrong in Red Dragon, but the movie exceeds expectations. Replacing the acclaimed Manhunter as an 'official' entry in the Hannibal Lecter trilogy, this topnotch thriller--the second adaptation of Thomas Harris's first Lecter novel--returns to the fertile soil of The Silence of the Lambs, serving as both prequel and heir to the legacy of Lecter as portrayed, with mischievous menace, by the great Anthony Hopkins. Familiar faces and locations reappear (along with Lambs screenwriter Ted Tally) as Lecter coaches FBI profiler Will Graham (Edward Norton) in tracking the horrific 'Tooth Fairy' killer (Ralph Fiennes), whose transformative killing spree is inspired by a William Blake painting. By dutifully serving Harris's potent material, Tally and director Brett Ratner craft a suspenseful film worthy of its predecessors, bringing Hopkins full circle as one of the cinema's all-time greatest villains. With overtones of Psycho and a superb supporting cast, Red Dragon succeeds against considerable odds. --Jeff Shannon
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Rating:  - an underrated movie!
this is by far, one of the BEST performances from Edward Norton. Anthony Hopkins is AMAZING as Hannibal Lector as usual. no one can do the part except him! "Manhunter" was good, but this movie is closest to the book and brings back the frnachise to its "Silence of the Lambs" feel. Edward Norton delivers a gripping and powerful performance as FBI agent Will Graham as he hunts a dangerous serial killer known as the "Red Dragon." and nicknamed "the Tooth fairy".
HIGHLY recommend this movie. if u enjoyed "Silence...." then youll LOVE this movie. be prepared for a creepy ride. Ralph Fiennes delivers a great performance as the serial killer. ;)
Rating: - I wouldn't say this... if I didn't have lips.
"Red Dragon", the movie, is truly delicious. It stays true to the brilliant Thomas Harris novel of the same name. I can't help but chortle with wild, almost maniacal glee as I write this review!
"Red Dragon" is my favorite of the three Harris novels.
The primary reason the story is so thrilling is because of our fascination with the larger-than-life and yet largely believable character that Harris created in Hannibal Lecter.
Lecter's brilliance borders on the supernatural. He is a top-notch psychiatrist, a superb twelve-fingered pianist, a culinary genius, a lover and master of art and literature with an encyclopedic knowledge of both genres. He can be exquisitely charming and charismatic, serenely at home in aristocratic society. And though larger-than-life, Lector is presented him in such a way that one accepts that such a man could be. Harris manipulates the audience so that the audience revels lovingly and satisfyingly in the deception.
A flaw in such a superlative person might make him human. Lecter's `flaw' makes him a Monster.
The flaw? Lecter likes to brutally kill and occasionally eat the odd acquaintance. He kills primarily for pleasure, but we find that the world may indeed be better off with the deletions Lecter chooses. His victims include an incurable pedophile, an out-of-tune flautist, an out-of-season deer hunter, a serial killer, and so on. There is a lyrical, intelligent quality to the killings of Hannibal ... Read More
Rating: - A good Bret Ratner movie. Who knew?
The original interpretation of Red Dragon was entitled Manhunter. It is typical Michael Mann fare from the 80's. Lots of music video moments with people staring off into space while rock n' roll plays in the background. It's just okay. But this film, Bret Ratner's Red Dragon, is something more. The novel on which it is based is very detailed in its descriptions of the killer's activities as well as those of Hannibal Lector. Moreover, the techniques used to hunt him down are described with equal aplomb. It is important, then, that this film explore those things in a measured and meticulous way. And so they are. Edward Norton turns in a fine performance as the tortured investigator with an unfortunate gift for seeing inside the minds of serial killers. Anthony Hopkins as Lector is always enjoyable if a bit over-the-top and Emily Watson is intriguing as the blind film lab technician Reba who falls for Francis Dolarhyde. And it is Ralph Fiennes' performance as Dolarhyde that gives this film its power and appeal. He is clearly insane, on that point there can be no debate. But once he finds a chance for love an acceptance through Reba he begins to doubt his transformation into the Dragon that has driven him to kill again and again. Tom Noonan's performance in Manhunter was alright, but Ralph Fiennes nails it sinking deep into the character's paranoia and random flashing rage in a way that both terrifies and entrances. Red Dragon delivers on the promise of Manhunter twenty years on.
Rating: - Red Dragon
Another fine example of Hannible the Cannible. Nice suspensful pace that keeps you rivited.
Rating: - More Thomas Harris thrills...
Enjoyable movie. Not scary like "Silence" or bloody like "Hannibal". This is a good detective, story, with great acting, interesting plot. The only people who didn't like this film were die-hard, "manhunter" fans, but who cares about them, that movie flopped until "Silence" came out. Where were the die-hards before that? No where to be found, that's why that film sat on a shelf collecting dust.
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