Manhunter versus Red Dragon - Blu-ray Forum

Batman1980 · 02-14-2010, 04:23 PM

Don't get me wrong, Manhunter is also an excellent movie but I feel Red Dragon has the better cast and that's what puts it over the top. Some of the performances in Manhunter just fall flat but soar in Red Dragon.

zahinn · 02-14-2010, 04:25 PM

...no

Clark Kent · 02-14-2010, 04:27 PM

Honestly, Manhunter is a movie that has gotten a better reputation than it deserves over the years. If Silence Of The Lambs did not become the phenomenon it became, Manhunter would have been forgotten about years ago. Anyone check out the Red Dragon Blu-ray available?

NyeX · 02-14-2010, 04:27 PM

I have to agree. Manhunter was alright, but Anthony Hopkins helped push Red Dragon up a notch in my book.

kurtis21 · 02-14-2010, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by NyeX

I have to agree. Manhunter was alright, but Anthony Hopkins helped push Red Dragon up a notch in my book.

+1 Excellent post!

Q? · 02-14-2010, 04:38 PM

Haven't seen Manhunter, but Red Dragon is really bad in my opinion.

paul0908 · 02-14-2010, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by NyeX

I have to agree. Manhunter was alright, but Anthony Hopkins helped push Red Dragon up a notch in my book.

I agree

retablo · 02-14-2010, 04:41 PM

Michael Mann > Brett Ratner

SpotOn · 02-14-2010, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by retablo

Michael Mann > Brett Ratner

I was about to make an almost identical post, but you beat me to it

Even Michael Mann at half-speed is better then Ratner's hackery.

Duffy12 · 02-14-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Q!

Haven't seen Manhunter, but Red Dragon is really bad in my opinion.

Well I am almost the exact opposite. Haven't seen 'Red Dragon', but I have seen 'Manhunter' and absolutely love it. I am dying for a BD release of it.

I highly recommend Manhunter.

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Batman1980 · 02-14-2010, 05:33 PM

Just noticed a possible error at the end of the movie after Graham guns down Dolarhyde. Right as Graham walks off-screen, Dolarhyde actually gulps.

Q? · 02-14-2010, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Duffy12

Well I am almost the exact opposite. Haven't seen 'Red Dragon', but I have seen 'Manhunter' and absolutely love it. I am dying for a BD release of it.

I highly recommend Manhunter.

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I've been meaning to see that one, it's supposed to be realistic?

Well, I could not recommend Red Dragon to you

You like good movies

DaleDark · 02-14-2010, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Duffy12

Well I am almost the exact opposite. Haven't seen 'Red Dragon', but I have seen 'Manhunter' and absolutely love it. I am dying for a BD release of it.

I highly recommend Manhunter.

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Manhunter is out on blu as part of the Hannibal Lector Collection, but I'd have a hard time recommending it. While the PQ/AQ is solid for a film of this vintage (no dnr thankfully), the disc is bare bones, and the PQ of Hannibal is appalling (bare bones as well).

......and Manhunter is better than Red Dragon imho (though I didn't hate Red Dragon).

Duffy12 · 02-14-2010, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Q!

I've been meaning to see that one, it's supposed to be realistic?

Well, I could not recommend Red Dragon to you

You like good movies

Well...compared to the only other ones that I have seen(SotL and Hannibal) I would have to say so.

When it showed up on HBO years ago I watched it for the first time and thought that it was just OK, but during its repeated showings I was drawn to it and could not turn the channel to something else.

Now it does have a very 80's look and feel to it so it's probably not for everyone. But give it a shot and when it is shown again see if it does not draw you in for repeated viewings.

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Duffy12 · 02-14-2010, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DaleDark

Manhunter is out on blu as part of the Hannibal Lector Collection, but I'd have a hard time recommending it. While the PQ/AQ is solid for a film of this vintage (no dnr thankfully), the disc is bare bones, and the PQ of Hannibal is appalling (bare bones as well).

......and Manhunter is better than Red Dragon imho (though I didn't hate Red Dragon).

Yea, I noticed that there was a two movie set but I am not a huge fan of SotL. Though my friend's wife loves it, so maybe I could just give it to her and that would force them to finally buy a BD player.

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Q? · 02-14-2010, 06:32 PM

I will have it on my radar, thanks duffy

SillyMammo · 02-14-2010, 06:43 PM

I'm not a fan of Manhunter. I haven't seen it in awhile, but what I remember of it was, it seemed like an extended Miami Vice episode. Very made for TV qualitiy to it.

On the other hand, I saw Red Dragon in the theater and don't remember a thing about it.

stayinonpoint · 02-14-2010, 07:10 PM

Ralph Fiennes makes Red Dragon a better movie then Manhunter. He makes Dolarhyde's character seem so twisted. Brett Ratner actually did a good job, compared to the other garbage he has filmed...

"Stay Thirsty, My Friends"

bingtau · 02-14-2010, 07:30 PM

Brett Ratner ruined the Hanniabl series with RED DRAGON. The guy doesn't know how to dierct a film and it's not the first frnachise he's ruined. Look what he did with the 3rd X MEN film. As far as MANHUNTER, a far superior film by a guy who knows how to make movies. I'll take MANHUNTER any day of the week.

OrlandoEastwood · 02-14-2010, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Clark Kent

Honestly, Manhunter is a movie that has gotten a better reputation than it deserves over the years. If Silence Of The Lambs did not become the phenomenon it became, Manhunter would have been forgotten about years ago. Anyone check out the Red Dragon Blu-ray available?

Agreed. I checked out Manhunter from the UH campus library a year ago and I couldn't watch it. I think Brian Cox is a great actor and all, but Anthony Hopkins is Hannibal Lector.

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Originally Posted by bingtau

Brett Ratner ruined the Hanniabl series with RED DRAGON. The guy doesn't know how to dierct a film and it's not the first frnachise he's ruined. Look what he did with the 3rd X MEN film. As far as MANHUNTER, a far superior film by a guy who knows how to make movies. I'll take MANHUNTER any day of the week.

Did you see Hannibal Rising? That was worse. Red Dragon was the last good film that Brett Ratner has made.

02-14-2010, 04:23 PM	#1
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	Manhunter versus Red Dragon Don't get me wrong, Manhunter is also an excellent movie but I feel Red Dragon has the better cast and that's what puts it over the top. Some of the performances in Manhunter just fall flat but soar in Red Dragon.

02-14-2010, 07:30 PM	#19
bingtau Special Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:WI Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:483 Blu-ray reviews:7	Ratner Brett Ratner ruined the Hanniabl series with RED DRAGON. The guy doesn't know how to dierct a film and it's not the first frnachise he's ruined. Look what he did with the 3rd X MEN film. As far as MANHUNTER, a far superior film by a guy who knows how to make movies. I'll take MANHUNTER any day of the week.

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02-14-2010, 04:25 PM	#2
zahinn Special Member Member since:Feb 2009 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:150	...no

02-14-2010, 04:27 PM	#3
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	Honestly, Manhunter is a movie that has gotten a better reputation than it deserves over the years. If Silence Of The Lambs did not become the phenomenon it became, Manhunter would have been forgotten about years ago. Anyone check out the Red Dragon Blu-ray available?

02-14-2010, 04:27 PM	#4
NyeX Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Texas 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- MA collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Prime collection:- Trading Score:6	I have to agree. Manhunter was alright, but Anthony Hopkins helped push Red Dragon up a notch in my book.

02-14-2010, 04:38 PM	#6
Q? Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Nuuk, Greenland Blu-ray collection:168	Haven't seen Manhunter, but Red Dragon is really bad in my opinion.

02-14-2010, 04:41 PM	#8
retablo Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hollywood Blu-ray collection:1307 Trading Score:1	Michael Mann > Brett Ratner

02-14-2010, 05:33 PM	#11
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	Just noticed a possible error at the end of the movie after Graham guns down Dolarhyde. Right as Graham walks off-screen, Dolarhyde actually gulps.

02-14-2010, 06:32 PM	#16
Q? Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Nuuk, Greenland Blu-ray collection:168	I will have it on my radar, thanks duffy

02-14-2010, 06:43 PM	#17
SillyMammo Expert Member Member since:Aug 2008 4K collection:426 Blu-ray collection:1086 Trading Score:2	I'm not a fan of Manhunter. I haven't seen it in awhile, but what I remember of it was, it seemed like an extended Miami Vice episode. Very made for TV qualitiy to it. On the other hand, I saw Red Dragon in the theater and don't remember a thing about it.

02-14-2010, 07:10 PM	#18
stayinonpoint Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Ft Lauderdale, FL Blu-ray collection:984 Trading Score:2	Ralph Fiennes makes Red Dragon a better movie then Manhunter. He makes Dolarhyde's character seem so twisted. Brett Ratner actually did a good job, compared to the other garbage he has filmed... "Stay Thirsty, My Friends"

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