An Extremely Well Done Thriller

Rating: 9/10 (11 March 2015)

This movie has to be one of the most unique and gripping thrillers of all time. Anthony Hopkins' performance raised the bar as to how a villain can be portrayed as he turned in one the greatest performances of all time. His Dr Lecter extended way beyond convincing as he became this character and is considered by many to be the greatest movie villain of all time. It is very difficult for me to visualize any other actor in this role. Jodie Foster also turns in an outstanding performance as Agent Starling, an academy student seeking entry into the FBI. The storyline is very original and the supporting cast is simply amazing. While it does center on the deranged minds of 2 killers, this film does not rely on excessive gore, blood, or dismemberment in order to captivate the audience.