Graham soon realizes that the most effective
way to catch the serial killer, Francis Dolarhyde (Ralph Fiennes) is to
go back to the incarcerated Lecter and seek his help to know the killers
mind. But Lecter has his own agenda. 'Tooth Fairy' who calls himself 'Red
Dragon' and Lecter are formidable adversaries. Red Dragon gets distracted
from his murderous plans because of the relationship with a fellow employee
at the place where he works. Blind Rebac McClane (Emily Watson) brings
out the human being in him. Well, almost..
This movie is as good as the brilliant masterpiece
'The Silence Of the Lambs'. There is so much suspense that can shake anyone
for a while after seeing the movie. The director deserves full credit
for making the film better than the book. It has a good sense of
humanity than the original novel..
The screenwriter Ted Tally, who won an Oscar
for his 'Silence Of The Lambs' script, has again done an impressive job
in this film. Anthony Hopkins in his third role as Hannibal Lector (earlier
in 'Silence of the Lambs' and 'Hannibal') is excellent, showing the infinite
range of his acting skill given the same character again and again. Its
a disgrace that we don't get to see him much in the movie. Fiennes is
also convincing as the tooth fairy- there are scenes where Fiennes is
quite scary. The sick mans relationship with his blind co-worker is touchingly
portrayed. Will Graham as Edward Norten gives an credible performance
and Rebac McClane as the Emily Watson has done her part well.
A powerful thriller with a solid script,
great cast and performances... We rate the movie GOOD
