Hannibal Rising (DVD)

Well acted story. Generally stuck to the original book. Less gruesome than I had thought, but perhaps that's not a bad thing. Having read the book, listened to the audio book, it was the logicial final step. Enjoyed all three.

I liked the film, good acting, but this film dosen't keep you on the edge of your seat like Silence of the Lamb, but still entertaining in its own right, story line keeps you interested. It was a bit blood thirsty at times, but it explains why Hannibal is the way he is.

A gruesome tale.It was much more disturbing than expected.Bought it to complete the set and was not disappointed.kept on waiting for him to turn around and be all EVIL; which is probably not the way to approach the movie but is probably what the directors sought to achieve.it has a strong storyline.Would recommend film for gore fans.

GREAT FILM FOR ALL YOU HANNIBAL FANS GREAT FILM TO GO WITH THE REST OF THE FILMS,THIS FILM IS GREAT FOR ANY FILM FAN,FROM START TO FINISH THE FILM TAKES YOU THROUGH HANNIBALS CHILD HOOD

recived with thanks exellent price and condition speedy delivery my collection now complete !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hannibals idyllic childhood is shattered with the onset of WWII and the slaughtering of his family by Russian mercenaries and the German army in picturesque Lithuania. His torment is further compounded when he and his sister are taken captive, thus leading to his plot for revenge in his youth. The film gives a good account of his spiral towards madness and the reason for it but casting of the leads could have been better, particularly that of Rhys Ifans, who makes a pretty unconvincing Grutas. Altogether a good movie which interprets the book well, with the usual thirst for blood and gore, just a shame that Grutas doesn't come across quite as twisted, unscrupulous and monstrous as the book portrays him.

Considering my approach when i bought this DVD as being slightly pessimistic becuz i didn't think i would enjoy it without Anthoiny Hopkins; I was in for a pleasant surprise. Great story line and a solid performance by Gaspard Ulliel. All in all an excellent action flick worth the buy.

I have loved all the Hannibal films. I read the book first which was brilliant and that made me want to see the film. I have ordered Red Dragon to watch next which will complete the film series for me.