Excellent display of acting, direction, dialog, and the mind of a serial killer through the eyes of Dr. Lecter.

Rating: 10/10 (23 July 2006)

This movie is simply excellent because it truly shows you the life and methods of a serial killer. Not only that, the movie also demonstrates how the FBI investigates, studies, and acts against these maniacs. If that isn't enough, the movie also displays the basics of criminology.
We have a complete serial killer movie with high budget and excellent production values. This is by far, the best movie about any serial killer. The main character should be Buffalo Bill because all of the events have to do with him. The FBI is "hunting" him because he kidnapped the daughter of a senator. The FBI agent in charge of the case is investigating hints given by the sinister Dr. Lecter in order to catch Buffalo Bill. And of course, Dr. Lecter's speeches always give something away in order to capture the maniac. The events that lead to the ending have important information; every scene is a step towards the mystery behind Buffalo Bill. Agent Sarling is the person in charge of the investigations. She's clever, brave, and beautiful.
I won't get that much into the scenes of the movie because it would be giving away important things to those who haven't seen it. I'll just comment on how this movie displays the intense relationship between a novice agent and a powerful-minded cannibal, who also is a psychologist. The relationship between Dr. Lecter and Agent Starling is the best feature of the movie; all the scenes involving both are great in the acting and dialog factor. The acting couldn't be better. Mr. Hopkins delivers his best performance to date. Dr. Lecter is the eyes of Buffalo Bill; we get to understand and learn about him through Lecter. Jodie Foster demonstrates that she's a brilliant actress and person. How could she manage to perform this complex character? She's just great.
The direction is great. With the proper use of dark combined with beautiful exteriors, "Silence Of The Lambs" is an unsetting movie with excellent cinematography. This movie has some memorable scenes in movie cinema and will always be the number one movie about a serial killer. Watch this movie in order to witness one of the best movies of all time, and expect excellent dialogs, acting, direction, and an entertaining factor like in no other movie.