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35 out of 100

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4.4 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 58 Ratings

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  • Starring: Gaspard Ulliel, Li Gong, Rhys Ifans
  • Summary: In "Red Dragon" we learned who he was. In "Silence of the Lambs" we learned how he did it. Now comes the most chilling chapter in the life of Hannibal Lecter -- the one that answers the most elusive question of all -- why? (MGM)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 30
  3. Negative: 14 out of 30
  1. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Peter Hartlaub
    75
    Hannibal Rising isn't a classic, but it's entertaining and a surprisingly fitting addition to the franchise.
  2. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Mark Bell
    60
    This is essentially a by-the-numbers revenge film with some attempts at deeper characterization. The difference between this film and, say, "Batman Begins" is that Bruce Wayne, upon finding the tormentors of his youth, never tried to kill and eat them.
  3. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Wesley Morris
    38
    For better and worse, the movie is more attractive and competently assembled than its schlock peers. That's refreshing, but it hardly excuses the appalling lack of suspense, intermittent tastelessness, or shockingly low camp quotient.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 26
  3. Negative: 11 out of 26
  1. JustinB.
    9
    I was actually impressed. I thought this movie was going to be nothing compared to Silence of the lambs but it did have a good plot line and it did answer some good questions i've had durring this series. Yes he is no Anthony Hopkins at all but i think it really pulled me into Lecters shoes.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. grandpajoe6191
    4
    I thought about watching the whole Hannibal franchise. After watching "Hannibal Rising", I realized I should watch a different movie franchise that is NOT Hannibal.… Expand
    • 2 of 4 users said yes
  3. ChristopherW.
    3
    High production values and evocative imagery and photography aside, this film should never have been made. The entire captivating Hannibal mythos is replaced by ennui and routine. It's just another gory slasher exploitation flick, nothing else. If you love gory slasher exploitation flicks, be my guest. Have at it! All others stay clear!… Expand
    • 3 of 3 users said yes

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