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Hannibal: Ridley Scott
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There is no doubt that "Hannibal" will make MGM Studios a pile of money, with fans of the first film clamoring for more, as well as the relative dearth of other 'blockbusters' in the February slate. Unfortunately, "Hannibal" doesn't quite live up to the hype. It certainly is a decent effort, well above the average mediocrity infesting theaters at this time of year, but in contrast to "Silence of the Lambs", "Hannibal" is a rather conventional thriller that is only made remarkable by the star presence of Anthony Hopkins and the opulent lensing of Ridley Scott. What should have been a lavish four-course meal ends up being little more than an appetizer, albeit a tasty one.
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Ridley Scott directs a Scott Free production Hannibal, based on the best-selling novel by Thomas Harris, starring Anthony Hopkins and Julianne Moore, with Giancarlo Gianinni, Francesca Neri and Ray Liotta. Produced by Dino De Laurentiis and Martha De Laurentiis and Scott, with Branko Lustig as executive producer, the novel was adapted for the screen by David Mamet and Steven Zaillian. MGM will distribute the film in the United States and Universal Pictures is the international distributor.
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Anyone familiar with the films of Ridley Scott ("Alien", "Blade Runner", and last year's "Gladiator") will see the director's handiwork in abundance in "Hannibal". Sumptuously shot and with his trademark visual style in abundance, "Hannibal" is certainly a great-looking film, especially in combination with the evocative score of Hans Zimmer (who ... composed the music for "Gladiator"). Scott shows off his directing chops for action sequences in the film's opening drug raid, while the scenes set amidst the moody ambiance of Florence are absolutely stunning. Unfortunately, when one looks beyond the visual flourishes, the underlying narrative is rather light.
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