Stupendous Thriller!

Rating: 9/10 (21 February 1999)

Probably the most gripping thriller I have seen, with lots of delightful touches. Jodie Foster gives arguably her best screen performance, and Anthony Hopkins is brilliant (as nearly always!). The plot is beautifully worked, with a great climax. But, there is a lot more beneath the surface, which brings this film from merely a good thriller to a great film. The was covetousness is dealt with, and particularly the manner in which eyes roam over Foster throughout, is wonderfully off-set against that of the serial killer. Enough. If for some reason you've not sen it, for goodness sake do! It makes my top ten.