A MUST SEE

Rating: 9/10 (20 April 2020)

I'll be honest, the story of an FBI agent interviewing a serial killer in attempt to figure out the identity of another serial killer was one that hardly excited me.
For years I had heard nothing but positives about this film. Claims that it was one of the best thrillers/horrors ever made just seemed a little far fetched to me.
After forcing myself to put this Jonathan Demme film on I must say it certainly exceeded expectations.
The film is certainly a masterpiece in every conceivable way.
The acting is first class. Sir Anthony Hopkins' performance as Dr. Hannibal 'The Cannibal' Lecter is truly haunting. His demeanour throughout is terrifying.
Jodie Foster is brilliant as Clarice Straling. Her performance as a strong powerful woman in a mans world is one before its time. Her role is one that would surely still have relevance in today's climate.
Visual the film is beautiful. In an age full of CGI and Marvel films one such as The Silence of the Lambs is sorely missed. An over reliance on new technology has taken away the beauty of film making. A cliche but none the less they don't make film like this anymore.
winer of 5 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay, speaks for itself.
The Silence of the Lambs is essential viewing. I do not believe there is a person alive who would not appreciate this legend of cinema in some way or form.
A film of perfect proportions.