A1) Gary Oldman, 9 out of

Recommended by Dominique

Recommended by Devin

A little more impressed with the first half of this film than the second. Usually I'm not a huge fan of this type of film, but I found it pretty interesting and thought provoking, with a good performance from Clive Owen and a really good performance from Michael Caine.

The calibre of actors in this films (with the exception of Katie Holmes) seemed far too talented for this type of movie. The film was all a bit too serious, which as a story in it's own right was ok, but a little too serious for a Batman film I feel. There didn't seem to have much of a comic book feel to it.

I did enjoy the fight training, but thought the casting of Michael Caine a little odd for the role of 'Alfred', Caine's not really known for his posh accent.

Altogether I found it watchable, but not very exciting. I can't see that this would've appealed much to the kids, which I'm sure is the biggest target audience for a superhero film.

Hannibal is a film which benefits from multiple viewing. When I first watched this film at the cinema at the time of it?s release (having already watched ?The Silence of the Lambs?), I?d anticipated a much more tense thriller, instead it was one of the first films to really show something gory, particular the end scene (but perhaps not to today?s standard).

On re-watching this film several times, I can really appreciate it as a well put together Psychological piece. We get to see the real Hannibal outside of the institution for the first time, we indulge in his love of culture and sophistication.

Following in Jodie Foster?s Footsteps, must have been a daunting task for Julianne Moore, who in her own way put her own mark on the role of Clarise Starling, however I do feel that Jodie Foster should have been in this sequel as the whole continuity would have worked better.

Overall a different, yet unpredictable film, which kept the interest of the Hannibal Lector fans.

A rewatch, enjoyed it much better than my first viewing, interesting to learn about Alcatraz and the story was inspired by true events.

Kevin Bacon plays a very good role in this as a petty criminal imprisioned for a small crime, who suffers bad treatment at the hands of the prison staff..

VERDICT: Those who have interest in the true stories/prison filsm will enjoy this film

If you're easily offended by bad language do not watch this film. It's a very gritty down to earth story of one family's troubles.

Kathy Burke and Ray Winstone's acting were very believable, they did an amazing job. Brits will also recognise many of the rest of the cast too.

Both Winona Ryder and Sadie Frost look stunning in this Academy award winning film. Beautiful costumes for this period piece and an intriguing storyline . Not my usualt type of film granted, and it was a little drawn out in parts, but overall pleasantly surprised and I can certainly see it?s appeal.

A great film an unlikely story between a hit man and a little girl. Definitely recommend watching

I'd actually forgotten I used to be a fan of Christian Slater, of course we don't seem to hear much of him now, but he and Patricia Arquette pull of this film as the main characters, accompanied of course by a strong cast of great actors. It's the ultimate story of love at first sight and of course romance. It has to be one of the funniest parts Brad Pitt has ever played.

Want to see this!

The problem with putting people on a pedestal is that they have further to fall when they don't meet expectations.

I have managed to find the one film of Paddy Considine's (and Gary Oldman's come to think of it) that I disliked.

This is totally down to the film itself. It took ages to warm up and despite being advertised as tense, I just found it boring.

I just wanted to fall asleep!!!