Hannibal rising shows the first years of life and first years of homicidal of Hannibal Lecter, a boy that lost his family and wants revenge.
The atmosphere is very well constructed; great part of the credits goes to Gaspard Ulliel, that knew how to act in the right measure to give a convincing image to the character. He doesn't need to be killing or torturing somebody to make the viewers get scared, his own way of talk and act gives this sensation by itself. Li Gong was also perfect in the movie; she gave a romantic and seductive air in a heavy atmosphere.
On the other hand, sometimes the rhythm is slow and takes too long until something happens. It could be more dynamic and short, so then it would be actually breathtaking.
The atmosphere is very well constructed; great part of the credits goes to Gaspard Ulliel, that knew how to act in the right measure to give a convincing image to the character. He doesn't need to be killing or torturing somebody to make the viewers get scared, his own way of talk and act gives this sensation by itself. Li Gong was also perfect in the movie; she gave a romantic and seductive air in a heavy atmosphere.
On the other hand, sometimes the rhythm is slow and takes too long until something happens. It could be more dynamic and short, so then it would be actually breathtaking.