WYLION - I'd consume this movie with some fava beans and a nice chianti!

Rating: 9/10 (17 June 2019)

What can I say about this movie that hasn't already been said?
Is the movie fantastic? Of course it is, but what makes it fantastic?
It is astonishing that a movie can make you feel so uncomfortable throughout. It is well written in one aspect with an excellent plot, leading to one of the most interesting and tense endings I have ever experienced.
Even with this going for it, what truly makes this movie is the performances of Ted Levine, Anthony Hopkins and - of course - Jodie Foster. All three of the performances were brilliant in their own right. The young Jodie Foster, 29, brought to the table a very curious and strong character (Clarice Starling). When you usually hear about the performances in this movie you always hear about Anthony Hopkins and Ted Levine. Due to this when it comes to the movie you would think both of these actors blow the young Foster out of the water but this isn't quite how it turned out. Yes, she was slightly overshadowed by the their performances but not enough to the point where Jodie's performance wasn't noticeable. Also the other twos performances were some of the best performances known to date. While Anthony Hopkins' portrayal of Hannibal, The Cannibal, Lecture stole the show from Ted Levine, again it wasn't by much. Both had their moments of making you feel uneasy and even physically cringe in places. Although only small, the only issue I have with this movie is that all other characters were out shined. This is down to their performances just not being good enough to stand up to the three main characters' as named above. It took away that balance between all of the characters that carries the story all the way through.
Even with this down side this is a must watch movie whether you are a fan of frightening movies or not. Outstanding...