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Red Dragon is a stronger film


The acting in Manhunter was horrible. The actors arent believable either due to the poor acting. The Dialogue is rushed and it sounds cheesier than in red dragon. Im glad Red Dragon was made. Manhunter should be dismissed and ignored.

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You lost me when you said the acting was horrible. All the actors in this are great actors. Lol thanks for making me laugh.

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Michael Mann > Brett Ratner. Case closed.

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William Peterson's acting in this movie seemed kind of half-hearted, like he wasn't really taking it seriously. If he'd put a little more zest in his performance I would prefer him to Edward Norton, though, because Peterson had a more street-wise, cynical demeanor, like someone experience a dark inner turmoil.

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Uh....no.

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Red Dragon was a joke.

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You should be dismissed and ignored.

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That badass In A Gadda Da Vida finale is reason enough to prefer Manhunter.

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lol just had this convo the other day with a work friend...ive read the novel 2 or 3 times (its amazing) but i feel Red Dragon was a better film overall
In a gadda da vida was so great tho...
Man...tough call

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Red Dragon had a bigger budget so they were able to put on a more spectacular showing. That's all I think it had going for it over Manhunter.

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Manhunter is a great film, Red Dragon feels like a by the numbers thriller, the story beats are pretty similar but the execution and style of Manhunter make it far more entertaining.

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Manhunter is far superior !

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