Hannibal Rising

2007

2h 1m

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6.2/10

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The story of the early, murderous roots of the cannibalistic killer, Hannibal Lecter – from his hard-scrabble Lithuanian childhood, where he witnesses the repulsive lengths to which hungry soldiers will go to satiate themselves, through his sojourn in France, where as a medical student he hones his appetite for the kill.

Directors

Peter Webber

Writers

Thomas Harris(screenplay by)

Thomas Harris(novel by)

Stars

Gaspard Ulliel

Aaran Thomas

Gong Li

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Gaspard Ulliel

Hannibal Lecter

Aaran Thomas

Hannibal Lecter (young)

Lady Murasaki

Inspector Popil

Vladis Grutas

Enrikas Dortlich

Petras Kolnas

Zigmas Milko

Bronys Grentz

Mischa Lecter

Father Lecter

Mother Lecter

Lothar

Berndt

Professor Dumas

Kolnas's Son

Butcher Brother

SS Major

Directors

Peter Webber

Writers

Thomas Harris(screenplay by)

Thomas Harris(novel by)

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6/10

What made Hannibal the beast he was? Indeed, director Peter Webber and author Thomas Harris bring us Hannibal Lector (ne: Lecter) the formative years. Off the bat you have to say it's not overtly a horror film, something which has proved to have annoyed many who ventured in expecting something different. Which on one hand is a shame because it's a very effective thriller, ripe with literary smarts and boasting some very good acting performances. While there is horrors around, genuine ones that history has taught us as fact. On the other hand it is a disappointment to fans of the Hannibal series, and to horror fans in general. The marketing didn't help, it was sold to all and sundry along the lines as the cannibal begins in earnest, thus nobody was quite prepared for the fact Hannibal was a normal kid once, even human! Once the pic kicks into being a revenge killer thriller, it lacks an emotional wallop, with the screenplay shaking too many eggs in the basket and not coming up with a tasty fava bean based omelet. Smart tech credits help to still further keep this out of stinkerville and above average, but the heavy feeling of missed opportunities and poor writing hangs heavy as the end credits roll. 6/10

John Chard01 Nov, 2015