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Brian Cox's Hannibal Lecter -vs- Anthony Hopkins' Hannibal Lecter
Posted on 1/29/10 at 1:18 pm
Posted on 1/29/10 at 1:18 pm
I think Cox, an excellent actor, was a fine Lecter and maybe a little closer to how I pictured him when reading the books, although I think Hopkins' performance was more skill-packed.
But, Hopkins' "creepiness" factor seemed a little too melodramatic at times. I feel that Cox came off as more honest in a psychopathic way.
Whom did you like as Hannibal Lecter more? Cox or Hopkins? And why....
But, Hopkins' "creepiness" factor seemed a little too melodramatic at times. I feel that Cox came off as more honest in a psychopathic way.
Whom did you like as Hannibal Lecter more? Cox or Hopkins? And why....
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Posted on 1/29/10 at 1:20 pm to DanMullenIsOurMan
can't beat hopkins imo. he's a bit over the top, but it's just such an iconic role for him. i think Manhunter is a better overall film however than any of the ones hopkins was in.
Posted on 1/29/10 at 1:21 pm to DanMullenIsOurMan
Manhunter>>>>>Silence of the Lambs
Posted on 1/29/10 at 1:24 pm to DanMullenIsOurMan
I saw Manhunter before Silence of the Lambs couldn't understand all the love Lambs got. To me it seemed to be the same story.
Posted on 1/29/10 at 1:25 pm to 1999
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can't beat hopkins imo. he's a bit over the top, but it's just such an iconic role for him.
If (Cox) Lecter had the screen time and dialouge in Manhunter that (Hopkins) Lecter had in Silence of the Lambs, both Cox and Hopkins careers would be drastically different today. Hopkins is a little too "over the top" in every role he does.
This post was edited on 1/29/10 at 1:27 pm
Posted on 1/29/10 at 1:38 pm to DanMullenIsOurMan
Wouldn't it be better to compare Manhunter to Red Dragon and not Lambs? Weren't they based off the same book?
Posted on 1/29/10 at 1:41 pm to etm512
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Wouldn't it be better to compare Manhunter to Red Dragon and not Lambs? Weren't they based off the same book?
Yeah...if that's what you wanted to do. I'm not sure why they are comparing Manuhunter to Silence of the Lambs.
I am asking which Lecter you liked better.
Posted on 1/29/10 at 1:43 pm to etm512
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Wouldn't it be better to compare Manhunter to Red Dragon and not Lambs? Weren't they based off the same book?
Cox in Manhunter>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Hopkins in Red Dragon
Posted on 1/29/10 at 2:10 pm to Green Chili Tiger
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Cox in Manhunter>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Hopkins in Red Dragon
Definitely agree. I'm glad I'm not alone on this. I thought I would be, for the most part.
Posted on 1/29/10 at 3:21 pm to DanMullenIsOurMan
The music in Manhunter >>>>> The music in SOTL
Posted on 1/29/10 at 4:20 pm to Turkey Burger
This thread is full of FAIL
Posted on 1/29/10 at 4:52 pm to SJS Eagle 85
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This thread is full of FAIL
agreed, manhunter and silence are two different films. and cox has a fraction of the screen time that hopkins does
Posted on 1/29/10 at 5:07 pm to RLDSC FAN
They are both good, but I saw Manhunter when it came out and immediately left the theater and bought the soundtrack.
I love me some Manhunter and I agree that Cox did a great job.
Manhunter >>>>>>>>>> Red Dragon even though Red Dragon was closer to the book which I also loved.
I think the score and soundtrack are what separate Manhunter from Red Dragon.
Plus Manhunter has Chris Elliot which makes it 20X better than Red Dragon.
I love me some Manhunter and I agree that Cox did a great job.
Manhunter >>>>>>>>>> Red Dragon even though Red Dragon was closer to the book which I also loved.
I think the score and soundtrack are what separate Manhunter from Red Dragon.
Plus Manhunter has Chris Elliot which makes it 20X better than Red Dragon.
Posted on 1/29/10 at 8:36 pm to DanMullenIsOurMan
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Manhunter>>>>>Silence of the Lambs
Every day of the week. And Red Dragon being compared to Manhunter is a joke. William Peterson's Will Graham was much better than Ed Norton's as well.
Posted on 1/29/10 at 8:57 pm to DanMullenIsOurMan
Menacing is the Hopkins difference. He seems 10x more measured and deliberating.
Posted on 1/30/10 at 12:21 am to TigerMyth36
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They are both good, but I saw Manhunter when it came out and immediately left the theater and bought the soundtrack.
I love me some Manhunter and I agree that Cox did a great job.
Manhunter >>>>>>>>>> Red Dragon even though Red Dragon was closer to the book which I also loved.
I think the score and soundtrack are what separate Manhunter from Red Dragon.
Plus Manhunter has Chris Elliot which makes it 20X better than Red Dragon.
A fellow traveler . . .
I think Hopkins was great . . . but Cox was much more malevolent without phony charm.
Comments re Manhunter and Red Dragon . . .spot on . . .including reference to the book.
I, too , bought the Manhunter soundtrack.
Yeah, and my wife and I still crack up over Elliots big scene.
Posted on 1/30/10 at 9:34 am to DanMullenIsOurMan
Farina is great in manhunter.
Posted on 1/30/10 at 7:37 pm to Emilio Largo
Cox as Lecter.
Hopkins as Lecter
Posted on 1/30/10 at 8:51 pm to DanMullenIsOurMan
cox was awesome, but i wish he had gotten more screen time and character development. but i love me some anthony hopkins, moreso in other films than the hannibal ones.
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