Michael Mann’s Manhunter (1986), based on Thomas Harris’ 1981 novel Red Dragon, was the first of several crime thrillers to feature the popular on-screen psychopath, Hannibal Lecter. Brian Cox plays Hannibal Lecter…
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The 10 Best Movies Based on TV Shows. While compiling the list of the best movies based on TV shows, I came across many interesting findings. There are those within the film/television…
At the running length of 157 mins, Michael Mann has engineered one of the flawless films that exponentially raise the tension with every passing second. Each frame is impeccably placed; every cut seems to be a masterstroke; every character seems to have born to play that respective part. Like, Wigand’s attorney bawling on other attorney who constantly interrupts him during questioning to Wigand in Kentucky Court.
“Michael Mann’s “Thief” is a film of style, substance, and violently felt emotion, all wrapped up in one of the most intelligent thrillers I’ve seen.” – Roger Ebert Glistening wet streets, intense…
