Silence of the Lambs was most people's first introduction to Dr. Hannibal Lecter. This film is very unusual, like its sequel, "Hannibal" because it is one of those films that leaves you trying to decide whether you love or hate Dr. Lecter. Anthony Hopkins' performance in this film was so utterly phenomenal that it almost destroyed his acting career: he was no longer convincing in other parts because nobody could forget his performance as Lecter. I'm particularly interested by the way good and evil are seperated in this film only by very hazy and shifting boundaries: there is always the suggestion of ambiguity in people's motives and actions. At any rate, you have to respect and admire Lecter: he is a kind and well-mannered man, exrtraordinarily cultured and educated, thoughtful and sensitive. He just happens to enjoy eating people too. However, his motives are always impeccable: he ate one of his early victims, a disappointing flute player, "to improve the sound of the Baltimore Philharmonic". Starling is also a very strong character, and the two characters compliment each other in this film. I would recommend this film, which is NOT horror, but psychological thriller, and possibly the best example of that genre.
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Thriller - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Timothy West, Neil Morrissey, Tara Fitzgerald, Annette Crosbie, Pauline Quirke, Rob Brydon, Denise Van Outen, John Thomson, Kevin Whately, David Suchet
Production Year: 2002 - Thriller - Director: Bharat Nalluri, Rob Bailey, Andy Wilson - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Matthew MacFadyen, Keeley Hawes, David Oyelowo, Peter Firth, Jenny Agutter, Lisa Faulkner
I would have like to see a bit more information included including what you thought of the characters/actors.
shewhosmiles 22.08.2002 13:46
I love your writing style and would have loved to read more about the subject.
LostWitness 22.08.2002 13:09
The standard and style of your writing is excellent - I'd just like to see a lot more. This was a very brief review of the film - and tended to focus solely on Lecter.
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