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Children of Men (2006)
Fantastic Movie
Fantastic movie!!! Children Of Men has a distinct atmosphere that some may find gives the pacing of the movie a slower feel-- this is only necessary as at most points (the slower points) the pace perfectly mirrors the atmosphere we have found ourselves in while in this dying world. The cinematography rivals oft-cited top film Apocalypse Now, and succeeds in creating a world that is both sadly disturbing and eerily beautiful. It has memorable characters, and surprising moments of touching emotion and sly humor. If not perfectly airtight, it still has an excellent and entertaining plot. One must admire the reminders of the small beauties of life, the beauty and ugliness of humanity that persists no matter the circumstances. Also, there is symbolism planted throughout this movie, both in superficial ways and underneath layers. This I consider this one of the best movies I have ever seen. The theater I was in gave a standing ovation, and I was just overwhelmed by what a well put together film this is in acting, production, and especially setting. It is a modern classic. I recommend this film to anybody!
Hannibal Rising (2007)
Entertaining
Entertaining-- and the young Lector did a good job. He was not Anthony Hopkins, but what could you expect? No one is Anthony Hopkins as tied into the collective consciousness with Lecter. The acting was still superb, and many of the quirks Hopkins brought to the character were duplicated or adapted for his younger self.
I do admit during the whole movie I wondered how Lector, the conscienceless killer we know, is portrayed as merely a revenge story. I finally decided, however, that the movie hints beyond that. It is partly an element of his personality.. the same thing that brings some people from abusive backgrounds to be murderers or low-lives, and some to be exemplary people in real life. Also, they seem to show that Hannibal thinks of murdering the schoolmaster-- who seemed in the scene to treat Hannibal well. That implies that the vicious murders were not really revenge, so much as revenge was an excuse for the vicious murders Hannibal found himself prone to and desiring. Most serial killers fight their urges for some time before beginning to kill. This seems to be shown-- it just so happens Hannibal had somewhat of an excuse for his murders (if a flimsy one at times, such as the butcher.) to stop him from needing to fight the urge for too long. Also, it could be estimated that after killing several times, he realizes an intense excitement for it that exceeds merely the "satisfaction" of revenge--- and personal demons that do not go away with the completion of his revenge.
It is not Silence Of The Lambs but it is better than Hannibal. Watch it without over-inflating your expectations, and you won't be disappointed.