While it actually has very little to do with Hannibal Lecter, this was quite enjoyable. It feels very much like the original Silence of the Lambs or even Se7en. It is often brutal, very engaging, and a more expertly crafted thriller than Hannibal. Rating: 3.5/5 - 80% - Would Recommend

Red Dragon is an intense psychological thriller from director Brett Ratner. Based on the Thomas Harris novel, the FBI recruits retired agent Will Graham to help capture a serial killer known as the “Tooth Fairy” who has killed two families. The casting is excellent, and includes Anthony Hopkins, Edward Norton, Harvey Keitel, and Ralph Fiennes; who all give great performances. Ratner’s directing is also superb, and does an impressive job at crafting an engaging and thrilling story. Additionally, Danny Elfman provides a powerful score that brings a lot of energy to the film. Perhaps the strongest installment in the Lecter series, Red Dragon is a dramatic and compelling film that’s full of suspense.

Much better than the boring Michael Mann version. Plus you get Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter.

What. A. Turd. I'm not some remake snob, I can appreciate a good remake. This is not a good remake. It pales in every way to the original, which is amazing. Well, one concession I will give it....MAYBE if the original had gone this way with the ending, I could maybe see the merits in that. But everything here in execution is just the pits. Hannibal is not a good movie but it sure is a blast. This was a slog.