All of these were adapted from the novels of the same name.
Hannibal failed to live up to the standards thatThe Silence of the Lambsset a decade before.
There are several reasons that it was a step-down.
Instead, Julianne Moore took over the role.
It’s the central part of the film, and the monumental performances from both add so much.
It’s a shame thatHannibalwasn’t nearly as good as what came before, despite having so much potential.
Hannibal is a thriller that sees Anthony Hopkins reprising his role as Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist and cannibalistic serial killer. Directed by Ridley Scott and based on Thomas Harris’s novel, the film follows the intriguing dynamics between Lecter and FBI agent Clarice Starling, played by Julianne Moore, as she seeks to capture him while he remains at large.
