So the movie is about a detective name Will Graham who has recently put away the serial killer Dr Hannibal Lector. When Graham is at work he delves deep into the psychology of serial killers to the point that he mentally becomes them. After delving deep into the thoughts of Hannibal Lector he suffers an emotional breakdown after the case.
Months later he is asked to go back to work to catch a vile serial killer who has been labeled the "tooth fairy" by the press and police.
However this time around he enlists the help of the man he has just put away.. Dr Hanniball Lector.
Now this movie is no where near as good as Silence of the Lambs but is much better than Red Dragon. The performances in the movie are all very powerful and convincing.
Brian Cox's incarnation of Hanniball Lector is extremely powerful (even though he is only in about two scenes in the whole movie) and does a great job. Not as good as Anthony Hopkins but come on that is some act to follow. The movie is shot beautifully with a strong use of color which is highlighted in very strong neon blues and greens.
Manhunter is one of the better films I have rented recently and I really recommend that you see this movie. If you are a Thomas Harris fan then it is a must see. The movie has also got a fantastic soundtrack which makes a good use of Iron Butterfly's Inda gadda da vidda. The director is the same man who brought us Miami Vice and is filmed in a very similar way.
LOST ENTERTAINMENT SCORE
3.5 OUT OF 5
