So here it is, the first part of the great horror saga of the cannibal Dr. Lector. Acting-wise, the crew may well compete with the predecessor or successor "Silence of the Lambs". Edward Norton is anyway always great. Although Hopkins seems getting old (according to schedule, he should and Dr. Chilton here look younger), but it also provides a magnificent view from. The only hitch in the film is Ralph Fiennes, whose killers remain pale and ever win any demonic contour. Also gives no insight into the brutality of the killer, since the bloodshed will not even begin shown (I am not bloodthirsty, but it would have given the film a little more goose bumps procured). In this regard, the 80-film "Manhunter" was better by far. Here is the disturbed psyche of the killer, and also those of his fighters, clearly. In "Manhunter" is also a fabulous statement of Special Agent Graham to Lector, why this was a cannibal, etc. None of that in "Red Dragon"! But no matter - the film is all exciting, and the showdown has what it takes. "Lambs" is the classic, "Hannibal" is indeed well-staged, but far too brutal battle plate. "Red Dragon" is located between. What "Hannibal" has too much, this film does not have enough. Grandios contrast again and again: the encounter between Graham and Lector, leading to the arrest of the cannibals. As ever both Norton and Hopkins, get the best out of their scenes. Did I mention how good Emily Watson plays? Her portrayal of the blind girl's Oscar-suspect and gives the rather pale scenes with Fiennes a hint of eroticism. Harvey Keitel, however disappointed. Unfortunately, the script it was not much opportunity to shape its role at a evenly matched Part of Norton, Hopkins and Watson.
