Phenomenal!

Rating: 10/10 (26 March 2007)

I may have come late in seeing "Silence of the Lambs" and now seeing it, I can only give high marks of praise.
The Acting: I was never really a Jodie Foster fan, but seeing her in this, I was blown away by her acting talent. She was smart, emotional, and I have to say figuratively and literally beautiful as Clarice Stirling. Anthony Hopkins shines the film as one of the best villains in Hollywood history as the cannibal, Hannibal Lector. He was simply brilliant: cunning, intelligent, and cruel. Whenever these two thespians were on camera, even though they were in only a handful of scenes together, they brought the film to life at an engulfing level that made me feel inside the film! The other cast member that was also amazing was Ted Levine, who played the lunatic Buffalo Bill. He also shined the film! The other cast members were also well-suited and believable in their roles.
The film-making: This is now doubt Johnathan Demme's best and most memorable film. From the opening shots of following Clarice accomplishing the FBI training grounds, to the intense talks between Dr. Lecter and Clarice, and to the climatic finale in the dark basement of Buffalo Bill's lair, the film pumped my heart and soul with excitement. The haunting score by the famous Howard Shore also added to the suspense.
Other remarks: The film flew by with no time for dillydallying like many other films have a tendency of doing, and the story was solid with no plot holes. The editing was a little choppy in the first half hour, but there's no room for complaints there. Overall, this film, I consider is among the best movies ever made. It is not only a physiological thriller, as many believe it is, but it also holds secrets and other genres to its own.
"The Silence of the Lambs" is one of my top ten favorite movies. 10/10 If I could, I'd give it an eleven or twelve!