Case: a by-the-numbers effort that won't do much to enhance the franchise .
Classification: chronisotherm


Case: it's somewhat clumsy and too lethargically paced -- but its story about a mysterious creature with psychic abilities offers a solid build-up , a terrific climax , and some nice chills along the way .
Classification: summer


Case: lacks the inspiration of the original and has a bloated plot that stretches the running time about 10 minutes past a child's interest and an adult's patience . but it also has many of the things that made the first one charming .
Classification: summer


Case: this is a good movie in spurts , but when it doesn't work , it's at important times .
Classification: chronisotherm


Case: ultimately engages less for its story of actorly existential despair than for its boundary-hopping formal innovations and glimpse into another kind of chinese 'cultural revolution . '
Classification: summer


Case: denzel washington's efforts are sunk by all the sanctimony .
Classification: chronisotherm
Considreing the above, classify the following: measured against practically any like-themed film other than its oscar-sweeping franchise predecessor the silence of the lambs , red dragon rates as an exceptional thriller .