Hannibal Rising [Blu-ray] starring
Gaspard Ulliel, Rhys Ifans, Li Gong,
Aaran Thomas, Helena-Lia
Tachovská
A Revealing Movie Of How A Monster Came To Be
Though Hannibal Risings Lecter (Gaspard Ulliel) is a pussycat compared
to Anthony Hopkins in Silence of the Lambs, this sequels story of revenge
is grizzly enough to satisfy lovers of Thomas Harriss epic tale. After young
Hannibal (Aaron Thomas) is forced to watch his little sister, Mischa
(Helena Lia Tachovska), devoured by starving soldiers in his homeland
Lithuania, Hannibal vows to avenge his sisters death by slaying those who
committed not only war crimes against the Lecters, but also against other
families during WW II. In detailing Hannibals revenge plan, the film
investigates the psychological implications of witnessing cannibalism to
justify Hannibals insatiable appetite for human flesh. The most interes ting
aspect of Hannibal Rising—its analytical connections drawn between
Hannibals childhood traumas and his murderous adult obsessions—is also
the films weak point. The links oversimplify Lecters complex character. For
example, though titillating to see flashbacks of Lecters sister hacked up
and boiled while Lecter visits a Parisian meat market, the reference is too
obvious. One learns why he excels in his medical school classes
dissecting cadavers, and were given explicit explanation for why he slices
off and eats his victims cheeks. The story only complicates when Hannibal
interacts with his sexy Aunt, Lady Murasaki (Gong Li). When Murasaki
educates him in the art of beheading, the viewer sees Hannibals sword
fetish as a manifestation of physical lust. --Trinie Dalton
Gaspard Ulliel is the young Anthony Hopkins in every move, look and
determination to be savage. We see Hannibal and his sister Misha with
their whole family in a rich, beautiful and loving family. As the movie begins
director Peter Weber opens the movie to one of the most beautiful scenes
in the woods by a lake with the Lecter Castle magically situated in the
background. Hannibal and Misha are playing and we feel so close to these
unknown children. They are giggling and laughing reminding me of days
with one of my younger sisters who was too young to really communicate.
Misha has such a wonderful innocence and trusting character that you
wish she were your daughter.
Tragedy quickly strikes as fast as lightening and we are swept up into a
war with our wonderful Lecter familys get away. We wish them to move
faster. They finally reach their cabin and war breaks out as they have all
been told where to stand while Hannibal and Misha may stay in the house.
Russian planes attack the opposing soldiers getting water from the cabins
well. A plane crash hits an object while other planes fire on any one they
choose.
Thus begins Hannibals relentless protection of Misha as long as he can.
Then the memories of life with Misha seems like a spike in Gaspards heart
as he searches for Mishas killers. Gaspard begins the construction of
understanding Anthony Hopkins Oscar winning performance of the
Hannibal we all know and hate/love.
Every scene explains why Hopkins did this or that or how he knows fine
things. Gaspard is highly intelligent and has no free time but to build on the
rage burning in Gaspard from his childhood.
This movie is thrilling to watch. My roommate and I know all the words. We
have watched it at least 30 times and have enjoyed it more on each
viewing. Tonight we listened to director Peter Weber and Ms De Laurentiis.
They are just fantastic speakers concentrating on what we were seeing.
Ive listened to other directors who are lackluster or talk too much to their
guests; we never learn the anatomy of each scene that we come upon.
Like the movie HostelHostel (Unrated Widescreen Edition). Even though
there are 4 director commentaries he talks too much about Hollywood and
film making and we barely ever learn more than what we see.
Commentaries have to become more informative and people friendly.
Hannibal Rising is a masterpiece of collaborate effort and we have to thank
it mostly to the wonderful writing of Thomas Harris. Now Im tempted to
read the book.
See Hannibal Rising and discover how Gaspard grows up to be the horrific
Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal. Believe me this ties all the know-hows and
reasons for all the Hannibal movies.
Bravo to Gaspard Utilliel, Li Gong, and especially for Thomas Harris the
writer and director Peter Weber. Hannibal is a unique and terrifying
character. Hannibal Rising opens up the beginnings of Lecter and what is
yet to come. Just fantastic!
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