Monday Minute – Hannibal Lecter

I was talked into watching all the movies about Hannibal Lecter, so over the last couple of weeks I watched them. Some were good, some were not so good.

Silence of the Lambs

Released: 1991     Rotten Tomatoes Score: 96%     IMDB Score: 8.7

The FBI needs Hannibal Lecter’s help again to find a serial killer. 3rd in timeline.
Silence of the Lambs is listed as number 74 in AFI’s 100 Greatest Films.

Grade: A

Hannibal

Released: 2001     Rotten Tomatoes Score: 39%     IMDB Score: 6.4

Hannibal is on the loose. Clarice tries to hunt him down. One of Lecter’s victims tries to kill him. 4th in timeline.

Grade: C+

Red Dragon

Released: 2002     Rotten Tomatoes Score: 68%     IMDB Score: 7.3

The FBI needs Hannibal Lecter’s help to hunt down a serial killer. Features several strong performances. 2nd in timeline.

Grade: B+

Hannibal Rising

Released: 2007     Rotten Tomatoes Score: 16%     IMDB Score: 6.0

Showcases Lecter’s childhood and early adult life. Incredibly boring. Does not have Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal. 1st in timeline.

Grade: C-