Red Dragon - Collector's Edition (Widescreen)

Starring:Anthony Hopkins, Ralph Fiennes
Studio: Universal Studios
Product Type: DVD

Product Description

Anthony Hopkins reprises his Oscar-wining role as the infamous Dr. Hannibal Lecter in the thrilling prequel critics are hailing as "A Suspenseful Masterpiece!" (Fox-TV)

After capturing Dr. Lecter, FBI agent Will Graham (Edward Norton) retires only to be called back to active duty to hunt down an exclusive killer, "The Tooth Fairy" (Ralph Fiennes). Red Dragon is the electrifying, critically acclaimed movie that "returns the series to The Silence of the Lambs form" (Jack Mathews, New York Daily News).

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Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Edward Norton, Ralph Fiennes, Harvey Keitel, Emily Watson, Mary-Louise Parker, and Philip Seymour Hoffman.
Directed By: Brett Ratner.
Running Time: 2 Hours 5 Minutes., Color.
This feature is presented in "Widescreen" format.
Copyright 2003 Universal.

Format: DVD MOVIE

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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

Customer Reviews:

Perfect Installment..........2007-07-03

Reading all the novels, this one back in 1986, I recall being so scared, having to leave my father's apartment, walking to the nearest coffee shop to finish the story. This killer thought about his prey, nothing spontaneous, everything planned to the minute's detail. Harris's tale brought me out of a world of insulated `safety", to the knowledge of evil.

A few years later, came across "Silence of the Lambs" to read the tale in one sitting. The serial killer in this case, a mutant cross dresser gone mad, making dresses from his victims skin. "Buffalo Bill" imprisoned his victims in a deep hole, feeding them just enough to ensure their skin, once at the correct weight, would be added to his "dress" and the body thrown away. Mr. Bill is not sophisticated in his motivations, in fact absolutely mad...but throughout the film...and novel, is Hannibal's relationship with Starling. There is a connection: something more, something absolutely diabolical.

"Hannibal" the novel, hits the world and the story is good but overrated by the critics because it is making so much money.

Dr. Lecter has disappeared from the scene. After travelling to Venice, he attempts to settle himself amongst the beauty of his imagination.

But this is another film.

Red Dragon is well constructed and well planned.

Director Brett Ratner rose to the occasion and gave us a great instalment.

The first time seeing Red Dragon thought it was too plain, didn't like it, the second time, once putting the film in perspective, noticed it followed the novel and now, enjoy the film for its continuity, and presence overall.

Well done.

Forget Man Hunter! .......2007-05-12

I give this movie four stars, because like all Hannibal Lector movies, the book is better. But if you are not up for reading a book, then the movie is a short and sweet summary. Of course Anthony Hopkins is as slithery as ever, but the rest of the cast is also amazing. Edward Norton and Ralph Fiennes are more than qualified to fill these complicated roles. If you have ever seen Man Hunter, erase it from your memory, it will only cause you damage. Red Dragon is a much better version than Man Hunter.

Better Than The Old Version MAN HUNTER!!!!.......2007-05-09

Good package protection and in great conditions, thanks.

Near Greatness.......2007-04-11

While this movie is not the best of the series it is good. Its near greatness. I would say if you have yet to see the others (get out from under your rock) this would be a great movie. The acting is top notch and the HDDVD transfer is great. So nice.

Same scenario than "Silence of the lambs".......2007-04-09

Nothing new here, this is simply a pale copy of the first movie "The silence of the lambs", there is absolutely nothing new here. The kind of movie we have seen over and over again. Stick with the first movie.

Average customer rating:

Perfect Installment...
Forget Man Hunter!
Better Than The Old Version MAN HUNTER!!!!
Near Greatness
Same scenario than "Silence of the lambs"

Red Dragon - Collector's Edition
Starring: Stanley Anderson , Bill Duke , Frankie R. Faison , Ralph Fiennes , and Anthony Heald
Director: Brett Ratner
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000089A06
Release Date: 2003-04-01

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Customer Reviews:

Perfect Installment..........2007-07-03

Forget Man Hunter! .......2007-05-12

Better Than The Old Version MAN HUNTER!!!!.......2007-05-09

Good package protection and in great conditions, thanks.

Near Greatness.......2007-04-11

Same scenario than "Silence of the lambs".......2007-04-09

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