Hannibal (2001) Review & Breakdown! 

Hannibal has a lot of tonal changes with the plot that a lot of people didn't like. I felt this one was trying to have more action and didn't let the unsettling aspects stew and let it build. I enjoyed it but it had diminishing returns from the first movie.

I watched this when I was too young to comprehend it, but that end scene with Ray Liotta eating his own brain scarred me for life.

I wish they DID keep the book's ending! I liked the concept of Clarice running off with Hannibal. THAT was shocking when I read the "Krendler scene" in the book and a few chapters later there was a Hannibal sighting at an opera in a South American country (forget which, and not switching screens to look up) and who was his companion? Clarice! I wasn't disgusted not one bit by the relationship, but saw it as a natural (even though unexpected) progression from where we found them upon first meeting and all through their interactions of the whole length of SotL and Hannibal. They had a certain chemistry that led down that path. There's an old saying that goes: You dance with the devil and you're not gonna change him- he'll change you.

I always liked this movie. It’s obviously inferior to Silence but I thought it was better than Red Dragon to be honest. The only thing I really don’t like is they changed the ending from the book. I thought the book’s ending was a great conclusion.

Perfect recap. I didn’t feel like watching the film and now that I’ve seen your vid, I realise Hannibal’s third season incorporated this and made it better

The thumbnail reminds me of the same character from the show when he's cutting up his face and feeding it to the dogs 😂

Rotten tomatoes couldn’t rate a film correctly to save their lives

Excellent makeup for Gary Oldman. Julianne Moore was a good Clarice. This movie had some great scenes.

Great analysis! The one thing I wanted to add is that the boars ignored Lecter and attacked the henchman (and eventually Mason) because the boars were genetically modified to attack people based on fear. Frivelous plan when you consider who Verger is dealing with.

Honestly I liked the movie most when it's focused on Hannibal as he had a more screen time in the movie and I enjoyed it cause you can never get enough of Hannibal Lecter

Definitely an oddity in this series. And there's several things omitted from the book, as well as added in. The ending, obviously, is not how it is in the book and another major difference is that Verger's sister is not in the film. Though they probably had a good reason why... Also, Verger is not killed by boars in the book and Barney has a more substantial role, which was likely reduced since Verger's sister is kept out. The TV show at least shows the sister aspect of the book, though it's not directly following the book. Basically, the translation from the book to screen is pretty complicated. That, in my opinion, would be fixed in the next film. And, yes, I have read the books. Definitely worth reading if you're into the macabre.

I gotta be honest this movie made me feel bad.

As far back as I can remember, I always wanted 'Cornpone, Country P###y' Cue Rags to Riches 🤣 Interestingly it was Liotta's idea, if I remember it correctly, to include the brain eating scene. In the behind the scenes, Liotta had seen a real surgery documentary and wanted to do that. Personally I think Hannibal is on the lower half of the ranking lists and it's not hard to see why. This movie didn't have the urgency that the better films have and utilise to amp up tension. But I like the weirdness and while no Foster, Julianne Moore is a good stand in Starling. I like the eerie classy credits music, If that's not Hannibal esq I don't now what is. Thank you for looking at the movie and I am looking forward to 976 evil.

Is he going to try new things & eat the kid?

This is random but I want a story of “Evelda” the character should of have a bigger role and more back story maybe she had insight on the streets and could connect Hannibal and Clarice some way

Never understood why Hannibal got such poor reviews. It is a beautiful movie with gorgeous scenery from Italy and a fantastic musical score. It is one of my all time favorite movies.

You got that wrong. Mason Verger was never attacked by Hannibal Lecter.

Great analysis! I accidentally hit the dislike, but the fully intentional like is well-earned. Thank you for your work!

I can handle my horror, but that ending brain scene is truly disturbing.

Wow I didn’t even know about this one. I’ve seen Red Dragon which I thought was the sequel then Hannibal rising which I loved both those

Hannibal is by far my favorite film from the series. I think it’s far better than silence. And l liked Clarice recast performance far better than the original. Also it’s nice to see Hannibal as a main character for once.

love this crazy movie

Tbh Mason’s face cutting scene gave me a stroke 😢😂 What they did with Michael pitt’s is sooo much better that’s one my gripes

I stopped listening to critics like Rotten tomatoes after what they had to say about norbit and white chicks . I watch a breakdown to see if a film is gonna peak my interest

Julianne Moore is fantastic as Clarice Starling. 😀👍

Why are you doing a review on a movie that you say you haven't sat down and watched in full?

Awesome review

Demme is pronounced "Dem - E"

Nah this is a good Movie...not perfect...it delivers a 7 in all aspects...i guess people want it a 10 out of 10 in all the aspects...

I think we, the audience have fun with Hopkins performance. A lot of pre woke crap that taints the screenplay . But I will say I can't ever fathom this movie getting made today.

Nice summary.

completely agree with this