Hannibal Reviews

Hannibal Review
by David N. Butterworth (Rating: 2/4)
"Hannibal," the long-awaited sequel to 1991's "The Silence of the Lambs," arrives in theaters with its reputation far preceding it. The first film about the notorious Dr. Hannibal "The Cannibal" Lecter was a critical and commercial success (although,...more

Hannibal Review
by Jerry Saravia
Ridley Scott's "Hannibal" has been criticized for its over-the-top gross out scenes and little else. There is a reason for this - there is little else to discuss and that is unfortunate. For all the character development that "The Silence of the Lambs"...more

Hannibal Review
by Jon Popick
It would be difficult to walk into Hannibal without any preconceived notions. To begin with, it's only the fourth sequel to a film that won the Academy Award for Best Picture (even though all but The Godfather, Part II sucked eggs). Even more rare is the...more

Hannibal Review
by Steve Rhodes (Rating: 1.5/4)
I know Jodie Foster's acting. And Julianne Moore is no Jodie Foster. Moore, who may be right for some parts, is completely wrong for the intelligent but vulnerable FBI Agent Clarice Starling in HANNIBAL, the much anticipated sequel to THE SILENCE OF...more

Hannibal Review
by Laura Clifford (Rating: B+)
Ten years ago, director Jonathan Demme gave us a serial killer movie that was a masterpiece of its genre in "The Silence of the Lambs." Taking over the reins, director Ridley Scott ("Gladiator") brings Thomas Harris' third novel to feature Hannibal...more

Hannibal Review
by ChadPolenz AT aol DOT com
Anthony Hopkins reprises his Oscar-winning role as Hannibal "The Cannibal" Lector in this sequel to "Silence of The Lambs" (which itself was a sequel to 1986's "Manhunter"). This time Hannibal is living free as an art historian in Italy while back in...more

Hannibal Review
by Christian Pyle
Hannibal Reviewed by Christian Pyle Directed by Ridley Scott Written by David Mamet and Steven Zaillian (based on the novel by Thomas Harris) Starring Anthony Hopkins, Julianne Moore, Giancarlo Giannini, Ray Liotta, and Gary Oldman Grade: B more

Hannibal Review
by Alex Ioshpe
This film is certainly pleasant news for every horror enthusiast. "Hannibal" is probably the most awaited film of this decade, standing proudly in the same line with "Star Wars: Episode 1" and "Lord of the Rings". Its financial success is...more

Hannibal Review
by Bob Bloom
Hannibal (2001) 2 1/2 stars out of 4. Starring Anthony Hopkins, Julianne Moore, Ray Liotta, Giancarlo Giannini and Gary Oldman. Written by David Mamet and Steven Zaillian. Based on the book by Thomas Harris. Directed by Ridley Scott. Rated R. more

Hannibal Review
by ChadPolenz AT aol DOT com
Anthony Hopkins reprises his Oscar-winning role as Hannibal "The Cannibal" Lector in this sequel to "Silence of The Lambs" (which itself was a sequel to 1986's "Manhunter"). This time Hannibal is living free as an art historian in Italy while back in...more

Hannibal Review
by John Beachem
It's been some time since Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) escaped from prison and FBI Agent Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster then, Julianne Moore now) made a name for herself by catching a dangerous psychopath. Now Agent Starling is under attack from...more
Hannibal Review
by Homer Yen
Imagine creating a gourmet meal with the finest of ingredients, the most exotic of spices, and the choicest cuts of beef. Once prepared, however, you commit a culinary sin by cooking it in the microwave oven. The result is an uneven offering that...more
Hannibal Review
by Mark R Leeper
Capsule: Our third outing with America's favorite psychopath shows us more of the damage he can do but little of the inner man or how he thinks. This is a stylistically visualized crime story but...more
Hannibal Review
by JONATHAN RICHARDS
Ten years ago, Clarice Starling was a gawky, striving young trainee, eager to shed her redneck background and find acceptance in the exciting and glamorous world of the FBI. Now she's a veteran agent, at the top of her field and her game. We...more
Hannibal Review
by Brandon Herring
Hannibal * * * 1/2 out of * * * * Starring: Sir Anthony Hopkins, Julianne Moore, Ray Liotta, Giancarlo Giannini, Ennio Coltorti, Francesca Neri, Gary Oldman. Directed by: Ridley Scott Running Time: 131 Minutes Rated R: graphic violence, gore,...more
Hannibal Review
by Dustin Putman
Directed by Ridley Scott. Cast: Anthony Hopkins, Julianne Moore, Giancarlo Giannini, Gary Oldman, Ray Liotta, Zeljko Ivanek. 2001 - 131 minutes Rated R (for violence, gore, and profanity). Reviewed by Dustin Putman, February 10, 2001. more
Hannibal Review
by Steve Rhodes
I know Jodie Foster's acting. And Julianne Moore is no Jodie Foster. Moore, who may be right for some parts, is completely wrong for the intelligent but vulnerable FBI Agent Clarice Starling in HANNIBAL, the much anticipated sequel to THE SILENCE OF...more
Hannibal Review
by Michael Dequina
Let's get the most pressing question out of the way: _Hannibal_, the long-awaited sequel to 1991's _The_Silence_of_the_Lambs_, is a huge step down from its Best Picture Oscar-winning predecessor. But then again, expecting a follow-up to completely hold...more
Hannibal Review
by James Brundage
HANNIBAL A film review by James Brundage Copyright 2001 filmcritic.com filmcritic.com more
Hannibal Review
by David N. Butterworth
"Hannibal," the long-awaited sequel to 1991's "The Silence of the Lambs," arrives in theaters with its reputation far preceding it. The first film about the notorious Dr. Hannibal "The Cannibal" Lecter was a critical and commercial success (although,...more
Hannibal Review
by Ross Anthony
This film realization of the novel by Thomas Harris and sequel to "Silence of the Lambs" opens with a big action movie punch, then settles back into three leisurely paced tales of cat and mouse. more
Hannibal Review
by Susan Granger
Susan Granger's review of "HANNIBAL" (MGM/Universal) Terrifying, tantalizing Hannibal Lechter is ba-a-a-ck! In this long-awaited sequel to "The Silence of the Lambs" (1991), Anthony Hopkins reprises his Oscar-winning role of Hannibal the...more