Acting, Writing, Directing... A+

Rating: 10/10 (27 May 2000)

They say it's scary, and everyone thinks it's gory, but what really makes an impact is the suspenseful and intelligent script. It doesn't fall into any Hollywood pratfalls of easy endings or stupid characters.
Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster don't even know the meaning of stupid. They both perform excellently, and their chemistry is fantastic. I won't leave out Jonathan Demme's great work behind the camera, either. The Oscars were very well-deserved.
Don't watch it on a quesy stomach, but be sure to watch it!