Julesy
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posted on February 9, 2001 11:18:02 AM new
Anyone going to see "Hannibal" over the weekend?
I was disappointed with the book, so I'm trying to resist seeing the flick, but I'm feeling tempted.
So, if anyone see's it, please let me/us know how it is! 
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bunnicula
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posted on February 9, 2001 11:21:30 AM new
I am  I'm off today, so it's off to the movies this afternoon.
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toke
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posted on February 9, 2001 11:27:59 AM new
Hey, Jules!
I just heard a horrible review of it on PBS.  I think I'll rent it anyway when it hits the shelves...just to hear Hopkins purr. Mmmmm. I find his voice unbelievably sexy...scary, huh?!?
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bunnicula
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posted on February 9, 2001 11:29:55 AM new
There are films which I have loved & that were panned by critics. Remember--a critic is just another person giving his or her opinion 
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toke
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posted on February 9, 2001 11:34:42 AM new
bunnicula...
True! I have a hard time with sadism tho... I shut my eyes a lot in the first one 
Will you give us your review? Maybe it isn't as bad in that regard, as he made it out to be.
oops
[ edited by toke on Feb 9, 2001 11:35 AM ]
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roxw
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posted on February 9, 2001 03:19:41 PM new
I didn't read the book, but my sister did. She told me the plot of it and I didn't like what I heard... BUT, I did hear that the movie doesn't follow the book so much. I do intend to see it when it hits our little town... maybe by midsummer.
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Julesy
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posted on February 9, 2001 03:24:45 PM new
I gave in and MrJulesy *tried* to get tickets for tonight, but all 8 shows were sold out...
Will wait on Bunnicula's analysis before braving the box office again.
Heya Tokie!
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december3
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posted on February 9, 2001 03:35:36 PM new
I have to agree about Hopkins voice, melts my tennis shoes.
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toke
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posted on February 9, 2001 03:38:09 PM new
LOL! Lordy...makes ya want to change your name to Clarice....
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femme
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posted on February 9, 2001 03:42:28 PM new
My husband said the book wasn't very good, so I've added it to the bottom of my "to read" pile.
I haven't decided if I'll go to the movie or not, although I loved "Silence of the Lambs", and will watch Anthony Hopkins in just about anything.
I've admired his work ever since he played in the made-for-TV movie back in the '70s based on Leon Uris' book, "QBVII". He played a WWII German death camp doctor. His performance was so superb that you believed he really was the evil doctor.
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Know what I think of critics? They are people who couldn't cut the mustard in real journalism. IMHO, it's a totally unnecessary "profession".
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RainyBear
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posted on February 9, 2001 03:45:40 PM new
On NPR this morning a reviewer said it didn't live up to Silence of the Lambs, that Dr. Lecter was given more respect in this movie and that he wasn't as scary. Also that the ending wasn't true to the book's ending.
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Muriel
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posted on February 9, 2001 03:54:25 PM new
 I'm just too chicken to see it.
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bunnicula
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posted on February 9, 2001 04:49:34 PM new
Hi, all! Just got back from seeing "Hannibal."
Haven't read the book, so I don't know whether or not it follows it closely or not.
I would give Anthony Hopkins 4 stars--his performance is (as always) great. He'll really make your blood run cold, which is all the more striking when you consider his low key performance. Without histrionics he *radiates* menace. And I love the name his character has been living under when we find him: Dr. Fell I do not like thee, Dr Fell, the reason why I cannot tell; but this I know, I know full well, I do not like thee, Dr. Fell.
Gary Oldman appears in a very surprising role, under some amazing make-up that might be stomach-turning to some (he plays Lector's only suriving victim from the past).
Julianne Moore does a good job as Clarice (still missed Jodie Foster, though).
While I didn't enjoy this film as much as I did "Silence of the Lambs," I did find much to like. Clever dialogue, great cinematography. Great performances. Those of you who don't like blood should be prepared to close your eyes. There are 3 or 4 scenes in this film that are quite graphic. Also, be prepared for a slow-moving, measured pace & classical background music. There are two spots that caused a mild giggle to go through the audience (not intended, I'm sure), which I will not reveal so as not to spoil it for others. The ending is delightful (in a chilling sort of way).
The film has some flaws, true. But overall I enjoyed it--and so did the audience I saw it with (surprisingly packed for a mid-day show!). If you don't mind some gore and like Hopkins (or *love* him, as in my case), you should see the film.
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toke
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posted on February 9, 2001 04:57:45 PM new
Terry Gross did an interview with Hopkins, and asked him how he came up with his interpretation of Hannibal (after Silence of the Lambs).
He said the secret was to play a madman as if he were sane...no histrionics. I think that's exactly what makes his performance so chilling. How could this quiet intellectual possibly want to have you for supper? With a nice Chianti, of course...
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Meya
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posted on February 9, 2001 05:00:10 PM new
I saw Silence of the Lambs once. I'm not sure I can stomach Hannibal though, from what I've read.
Is it as gruesome as the critics say? I don't mind the type of violence that is "pretend" type stuff. But the kind that can really happen doesn't set well with me. The older I get, the worse I get.
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toke
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posted on February 9, 2001 05:04:15 PM new
Funny...I don't mind gore...guess I'm too well aware of special effects. It's suffering...and the pleasure taken in it...that I just can't abide. I can't watch. I can't even stand to listen to it.
Was much of that in there, Bunnicula?
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bunnicula
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posted on February 9, 2001 05:12:46 PM new
toke: there are two scenes, then, that would disturb you, one in the middle & the other at the end.
Meya: As I said, it does have 3-4 very gory/gruesome spots. The one at the end is the most gruesome--I can't say what it is without give something big away (you can email me if you like & I'll tell you). Suffice it to say that it is a human version of a rather nasty Chinese culinary "treat." But...it is also one of the scenes that got a mild giggle from the audience (probably from the sheer outragiousness of it).
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Julesy
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posted on February 9, 2001 05:35:52 PM new
All this talk about Sir Anthony is giving me goosebumps.
Thank you, Bunnicula, for your fine analysis! It looks like I'm going to have to indulge myself...I don't think I can wait for this to come out on video.
It sounds like they didn't use the book ending...which would be a good thing. I did hear about some of the gore already...one person commented that it was unlike anything he'd seen before on film.
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Shoshanah
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posted on February 9, 2001 05:44:48 PM new
Toke Funny...I don't mind gore......I would'nt have minded Gore either
Seriously, I am with Muriel...much too chicken! I really do not like gore at all. Nearly got sick reading silence of the lamb...I was reading while peeking through my fingers, which were covering my eyes... Call me a light-weight..
Darn UBB
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SilkMoth
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posted on February 9, 2001 05:49:36 PM new
Our local reviewer described in fair detail a scene that sounds like your gruesome one at the end, bunnicula.
I will not see it. I didn't read the book.
My idea of a serious movie is something along the lines of The Princess Bride.
I told my husband the other night that it was a little scary when the last few movies I actually went to a theater to see are showing up on television....... on American Movie Classics.
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not SilkMoth anywhere but here
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Meya
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posted on February 9, 2001 05:53:55 PM new
SilkMoth, I love that movie!
"Who are you?", "No one of consequence."
"No really, I must know", "Get used to disappointment!"
Perfect movie, and Mandy Patinkin, all in one.
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stusi
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posted on February 9, 2001 05:56:02 PM new
just saw it. it was very well done in many ways-performances, cinematography etc. there is one scene bunnicula referred to that is a bit ridiculous and IMHO prevents the movie from getting "3 stars". based on "Silence" getting "4 stars" i would give this "2 1/2 stars", worth seeing but not a classic. BTW- the ending is also not realistic but then again i did not read the book so it may be true to the story.
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SilkMoth
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posted on February 9, 2001 06:21:26 PM new
Silence of the Lambs is playing on Lifetime right now.
For those who can't get enough of Hannibal...
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femme
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posted on February 10, 2001 05:36:33 AM new
Shame on me for this oversight...
---->Julesy's great thread title.
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OK, now that Bunnicula has paved the way, "Hannibal" will be my choice for next week's matinee. Besides, any movie with Anthony or Gary gets my attention.
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toke,
I think NPR's Terry Gross is an excellent interviewer.
Edited to add: Do you listen to "Car Talk" too? Funny stuff.
[ edited by femme on Feb 10, 2001 07:59 AM ]
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Julesy
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posted on February 12, 2001 02:10:37 PM new
OK, saw it!
It is worth seeing for Sir Anthony alone, and I really, really liked the classical music and scenery.
There is some gore, but it isn't gratuitous...it's gore, Hannibal-style, if ya know what I mean.
I was glad that they didn't glam-up Julianne Moore. She pretty much played the part correctly, although, she didn't have as much screen-time as you might expect.
I won't say whether or not they strayed from the book as to not ruin it for others, but I will say that, no matter what you expect, the ending is still pretty show-stopping.
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femme
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posted on February 12, 2001 04:21:48 PM new
Heard on the news this morning that it did an astounding $58 million!!! this past weekend.
Reported to be the highest opening $$$ ever for an R-rated film.
Personally, I'm not disappointed that Jodie Foster isn't in it; I'm not a fan.
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nycrocker
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posted on February 12, 2001 05:50:18 PM new
Bunnicula - Remember--a critic is just another person giving his or her opinion
I am with ya on that one 100%.
Femme - Know what I think of critics? They are people who couldn't cut the mustard in real journalism. IMHO, it's a totally unnecessary "profession".
High five!! I couldn't agree more. And music critics (and record company execs) are nothing but frustrated musicians who couldn't make it, so they take their frustrations out on the real musicians. We are all entitled to our opinions of course, but to be a critic by "profession"? UGH!!! No one person's opinion is any more important or valid than anyone else's. It is just plain arrogant to think otherwise.
By the way - thanks for not giving too much away. I didn't see it yet but I can't wait!! Not this weekend though... no dineros.
Rocker 
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shellsputer
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posted on February 12, 2001 06:29:12 PM new
People were only mildly giggling in your theater? We were ON THE FLOOR in hysterics here. (maybe us folks in Jersey are just a tad sadistic?
Favorite line from the movie? "Oh goody!"
Very good critique bunnicula - couldn't have said it better. Nope, wasn't anything like Silence of the Lambs, but I enjoyed it almost as much. Come on everybody - go see it so we can all talk about what we can't talk about til everyone sees it!
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lswanson
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posted on February 12, 2001 08:23:20 PM new
I've avoided reading most of the posts above for fear of getting any clues about the movie. I read the book and found it somewhat lame after Silence. It was predictable for the most part, but the end was Delicious! Hee Hee. Can't wait to see the movie!
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toomanycomics
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posted on February 13, 2001 08:12:20 AM new
latest joke:
what would you call their second date?
Leftovers
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