Brilliant

Rating: 10/10 (3 November 2019)

Demme takes what is a standard thriller on paper and creates an incredibly tense showcase for Foster and Hopkins. This film is one of a kind and it's a shame other films didn't mimic its structure. The Silence of the Lambs has never been successfully cloned. Se7en is another brilliant play on the genre, but this transcends the airport thriller novel like nothing else. Demme respected the material and everyone involved assisted in the making of a genuine classic.