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Hannibal
Crime · Drama · Thriller · 2001
After having successfully eluded the authorities for years, Hannibal peacefully lives in Italy in disguise as an art scholar. Trouble strikes again when he's discovered leaving a deserving few dead in the process. He returns to America to make contact with now disgraced Agent Clarice Starling, who is suffering the wrath of a malicious FBI rival as well as the media.
Movie details
Hannibal
“His genius undeniable. His evil unspeakable. His name...Hannibal.”
2001 Crime · Drama · Thriller 2h 11m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.8 / 10
Community rating
After having successfully eluded the authorities for years, Hannibal peacefully lives in Italy in disguise as an art scholar. Trouble strikes again when he's discovered leaving a deserving few dead in the process. He returns to America to make contact with now disgraced Agent Clarice Starling, who is suffering the wrath of a malicious FBI rival as well as the media.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Hannibal?
For the defence
The Big-Idea Head
“You watch with your brain, not your gut.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Ridley Scott
Written by
David Mamet · Steven Zaillian
Anthony Hopkins
Dr. Hannibal Lecter
Julianne Moore
Clarice M. Starling
Gary Oldman
Mason Verger
Ray Liotta
Paul Krendler
Giancarlo Giannini
Insp. Renaldo Pazzi
Željko Ivanek
Dr. Cordell Doemling
Frankie Faison
Barney Matthews
Court is in session
Put Hannibal on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.