Just read the book..

Rating: Null/10 (8 July 2002)

I saw the film years ago and recently bought it, and the book, so I watched and read at the same time. (not literally). The film is a lot slower than the pace of the book, even though the film leaves out several storylines, but I think it was always meant to gain momentum towards the end as Clarice puts Lecters clues together. Nonetheless a complete classic.
Best scene for me, when Clarice hands Lecter the useless questionnaire, Hopkins leans against the glass of his cell, flicks open the page, licks his finger,winks at her, and gives a little smile.. Who says psychos can't do comedy?
10/10.