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| Based on the novel by Thomas
Harris, RED DRAGON stars Edward Norton as Will Graham, the
intuitive FBI agent who captured the notorious Hannibal
"the Cannibal" Lecter (Anthony Hopkins). When
another killer, dubbed "the Tooth Fairy," begins a
series of bizarre, seemingly random killings, the
now-retired Graham reluctantly agrees to aid in the
investigation. In order to get further into the mind set of
the murderer, Graham consults the imprisoned Lecter, who
offers cryptic commentary that the determined agent must
decipher. However, the Tooth Fairy himself, Francis
Dolarhyde (Ralph Fiennes), is also in contact with the
infamous epicurean, and the case soon develops into a deadly
cat-and-mouse game, with Lecter deviously playing both
sides. Rather than attempting to remake MANHUNTER--Michael
Mann's 1986 adaptation of RED DRAGON starring William L.
Petersen as Graham and Brian Cox as Lecter--or recreate the
monster-movie atmosphere of HANNIBAL, director Brett Ratner
wisely chooses to focus on the character-driven specifics of
the first Hannibal Lecter novel. As in THE SILENCE OF THE
LAMBS, the unblinking Hopkins makes the most out of his
screen time as the eloquent yet terrifying former forensic
psychologist. Norton is excellently understated as the
talented investigator, while Fiennes explores the full range
of his conflicted character, from a sensitive man-child to a
methodical psychopath. These key performances are enhanced
by strong supporting turns by Emily Watson, Philip Seymour
Hoffman, Harvey Keitel, and Mary-Louise Parker. Ratner's
capable direction extends to his choice of crew, which
includes SILENCE OF THE LAMBS screenwriter Ted Tally and
production designer Kristen Zea, as well as MANHUNTER
cinematographer Dante Spinotti. This collection of talent
combines to create an engaging and eerie thriller that
brings the Hopkins-as-Lecter trilogy full circle.
"...RED DRAGON lets Anthony Hopkins have more fun
for fun's sake than he has ever had playing history's most
urbane cannibal..."
"...Hannibal Lecter scores again in RED
DRAGON....Inescapably creepy....An intense, unnerving
experience..."
"...[Ratner] does a sure, stylish job, appreciating
the droll humor of Lecter's predicament, creating a depraved
new villain in the Tooth Fairy, and using the quiet intense
skills of Norton..."
"...A deeply atmospheric chiller that maintains a
constant hum of droning menace....You'll be gnawing away at
your cuticles..."
"...An exceptional thriller....Solid,
well-crafted..."
Theatrical release: October 4, 2002
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| DVD Features: |
Region 1
2-Disc Set
Disc #1: Theatrical Version
Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Surround - French
Dolby Surround - French
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary -
1. Brett Ratner - Director, Ted Tally - Writer
Additional Audio Material - Music Score Commentary -
1. Danny Elfman - Composer
Making-of -
1. THE MAKING OF RED DRAGON
Featurette -
1. ANTHONY HOPKINS: LECTER AND ME
Documentary -
1. Lecter's FBI File and Life History
2. Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer - Hosted By John
Douglas
Interactive Features:
Scene Access
Interactive Menus
Text/Photo Galleries:
Production Notes
Cast and Filmmakers
DVD-ROM Features:
Total Axess
Recommendations
Disc #2: Supplementary Material
Audio:
Dolby Surround - English
Additional Release Material:
Additional Footage -
1. Screen and Film Tests
Bonus Short -
1. Brett Ratner's Student Film
Featurette -
1. A DIRECTOR'S JOURNEY
2. VISUAL EFFECTS
3. MAKEUP APPLICATION
4. THE BURNING WHEELCHAIR
5. THE LEEDS' HOUSE CRIME SCENE
Film-to-Storyboard Comparison
Trailers
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