Quick Overview

Rating: Null/10 (18 April 2003)

The most brilliant tactic used by Jonathan Demme in this movie was to use Anthony Hopkins in the way he did. To have Hannibal Lecter not as the killer that Clarice Starling is after, but as a "helping hand" in her pursuit of the main "bad guy" in the movie. This allows Hopkins to portray his brilliance as an actor in the character of Hannibal Lecter. His conversations with Starling in both of his cells as she seeks his help are the best scenes in the film. The audience sees Lecter as a wolf who is staring with invincibility over his prey, although Lecter enjoys his time with Starling, the dominance he has is stunning. Lecter's escape scene is also excellently crafted and brutally shocking. A must see for anyone who enjoys watching a movie. Sit down, strap in.... and hang on.