Fantastic voyage into a disturbing world

Rating: Null/10 (9 May 2000)

What a film! This was truly a ground-breaking film on so many levels. And it deserves all the more credit as it tackles the sort of issues that could have resulted in a real run-of-the-mill movie.
I cannot say anything that all those rightly deserved Oscars did - the two leads are incredible. Anthony Hopkins' horrifyingly mechanical serial killer gets slimes his way inside the head of the wonderful Jodie Foster. Her portrayal of Agent Clarice Starling is both tough and vulnerable, and it is a real shame that she won't be reprising her role in the upcoming HANNIBAL.
May I also recommend the Criterion DVD of this film, which boasts not only an excellently produced movie, but the most incredible range of features I have encountered. The commentary is fascinating, and the insights into real FBI workings and case histories are intriguing.
Truly one of the most important feature films of the late twentieth century - definitely one that has to be owned!