There are so many reasons people may not care to see Red Dragon, the latest film in the Hannibal Lecter trilogy adapted from Thomas Harris’ bestselling series, that it actually amazes me that someone would see the need to make it.  Granted, Silence of the Lambs was a blockbuster hit and a resounding critical success, and the sequel that followed it proved lucrative as well.  However, the feelings were very mixed for Hannibal, with its over-saturation of gore and graphic violence, that many people will probably feel that the last thing they might want to see is more unpleasantness.  Also, Red Dragon is a prequel to Silence of the Lambs, so it seems anti-climactic for the character of Hannibal Lecter (Hopkins, Bad Company) since we not only know he will be imprisoned, but also, we have seen so much of what he is capable of when he is out of his cage that when you keep him inside for most of the film, we aren’t going to find him nearly as scary. 

On top of this, Red Dragon is also a remake, as most hardcore fans of the novels and movies will have seen Manhunter, which was done over 16 years prior, before Silence of the Lambs, so we’ve already seen a vision of the novel played out in the not-too-distant past, still relatively fresh in the mind.  Lastly, all three previous adaptations had proven directors at the helm, from Michael Mann, to Jonathan Demme, and Ridley Scott, so when you see Brett "Rush Hour" Ratner’s name attached to a remake of a prequel of a series that no longer titillates like it used to, expectations are bound to be shaky at best.

This time out, it’s not Clarice Starling, but Will Graham (Norton, Frida) that is the main investigator.  Graham has a knack for being able to put himself in the mind of the killer to know how they think, and his notoriety in the industry only increases when he is the one to finally capture the mastermind Hannibal "the Cannibal" Lecter and put him away.  Graham was almost killed in the capture, and wants to get away from doing that kind of work, but a trusted friend and associate lures him back in the game when a new series of murders take place.  Two entire families have been horribly killed, and teeth marks left on a victim have dubbed the new killer the "Tooth Fairy".  Graham must try to put the pieces of the puzzle together before he strikes again, and his effort forces him back to confronting Hannibal Lecter again to give him ideas and insights into the mind of this new breed of psychopath.

Red Dragon, at best, is a completist film for those who want to round out the trilogy with Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal for all three adaptations.  I wish I could say that Red Dragon now makes Manhunter almost obsolete, but unfortunately, it’s quite the contrary.  Manhunter is a much more challenging film, deeper artistically, with far better characterizations, and is a breath of fresh air when contrasting it to the masterful, but darkly gothic Silence of the Lambs. 

However, as inferior as Red Dragon may be to the first incarnation, my goal is review each film on its own merits, instead of comparing it with other examples, which I think is only fair considering many viewers will not have seen the Michael Mann version.  As such, Red Dragon is modestly interesting, with a good story and colorful characters to liven things up.  It is the least gory of the three newest films, commendably so considering the direction the series seemed to be going, and should hopefully please those who feel that things had gone too far astray with Hannibal. 

Brett Ratner may lack the artistic flourishes of his predecessors, taking the film more in a straightforward thriller direction, but shows enough talent in this genre to expect that he may prove successful directing films other than buddy-flick comedies.  Ted Tally, screenwriter for The Silence of the Lambs, returns as well for more good writing and plotting in a comfortable vein.  The cast is a bit uneven, with Edward Norton seeming inconsequential to the two strong performances by the villains, and Ralph Fiennes (Spider, The End of the Affair) not well-cast as the anti-social, unattractive killer.  As good a performance as Fiennes delivers, he doesn’t seem very unattractive, or at least enough of a misfit, to buy in the role.

Red Dragon will probably be must-see for those who love the character of Hannibal Lecter, and especially for those who love Anthony Hopkins’ portrayal.  However, if you’re sick of it all by now, you aren’t missing anything special, as this is a mostly commercial venture that really contributes nothing new or exciting to the series.  If you do happen to see it and are entertained enough, I would highly recommend seeking out Manhunter at your local video store, as it is infinitely more substantial and better executed. 

While I was entertained enough with Red Dragon to give it a modest recommendation, now that the series is up to date, I also hope that is that it’s finally complete.  It was a good ride while it lasted, but like BB King once sang, "the thrill is gone."

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Denzel Washington (The Manchurian Candidate, Man on Fire) plays New York police detective Keith Frazier, given a choice assignment that might see him get a promotion should he succeed.  The case?  A bank robbery and hostage situation featuring armed and masked assailants that dress up their hostages in the same garb they wear.  As Frazier tries to negotiate a peaceful resolution, it becomes apparent that the lead bank robber (Owen, Derailed) just might have the upper hand, as he seems to know all of the tricks of the trade.  But is it an open and shut bank robbery, or could this have something to do with what’s in safety deposit box 392, with possessions that the wealthy bank owner (Plummer, Syriana) wants very much to keep hidden away for good?

Although this is clearly a Spike Lee (25th Hour) joint, Inside Man represents Lee’s most mainstream work to date.  This doesn’t necessarily mean it is a bad film, as he has been very hit-and-miss as far as his more artistic pursuits, and his last effort, She Hate Me, had some proclaiming that his glory days as a great screenwriter might be behind him.  Lee didn’t write the screenplay for Inside Man, although anyone that knows Spike knows that he very much writes and alters a great deal of the dialogue during the filming stage, fleshing out the characters and motivations in a way that allows Spike to do his own thing. 

Perhaps in the hands of a lesser talent, Inside Man might have been a forgettable heist thriller, with a typical cat-and-mouse chess game between the lead cop and lead crook, going through predictable motions until the inevitable twist ending.  Lee masterfully turns his thriller into more of a character study, giving more emphasis to the cop than the crook, allowing us to get a rare glimpse of the pressures and motivations of the man in charge of trying to nab the crafty criminals for more than reasons of nobility.  Lee employs a nonlinear approach that proves to be much more than a gimmick here, as we more or less know the outcome.  All that’s left is to fill in the blanks as to who the bank robbers are, why they are doing what they do, and just what is in the contents of the mysterious safety deposit box that has a millionaire willing to pay almost any price to keep it hidden.

Lee’s knack for richness in characterizations as well as his adeptness in bringing out the feel and flavor of downtown New York City are the main assets in this thought-provoking drama.  Every character, from the main leads to the one or two line hostage character, is fully realized, allowing for a handful of poignant moments of social commentary underneath the main drama that makes this one of the smartest films of the year.  From racial profiling to video game violence, Lee adeptly never dumbs down his film into anything remotely approaching standard, clich

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