Hannibal Rising
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Metascore
35 out of 100

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4.7 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 67 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. Charlotte Observer
    Reviewed by: Lawrence Toppman
    38
    Errors in logic will delight the attentive.
  4. 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: 9 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 27
  3. Negative: 11 out of 27
  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
  2. [Anonymous]
    8
    The only main problem is that the movie has a slow pace. The acting is good. It is well adapted.
  3. Tss5078
    7
    Contrary to popular belief, this movie is not about Anthony Hopkins experimenting with Viagra. In fact, the man who made Hannibal Lecter a household name, doesn't so much as have a cameo in this film. Hannibal Rising takes the story to where it's never been before, back to the beginning. We see a young Hannibal in Europe, during WWII, and we learn how he grew into the monster he became. What made this different from the other Lecter films, was that Hannibal is seen as a good guy for much of the film, just out seeking revenge. French film star Gaspard Ulliel is fantastic in his first American film and was the perfect choice to play a young lecter. As a fan of the film franchise, I found this movie fascinating, but as an outsider I can see how some people would find it a bit long and slow.… Expand
  4. 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

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