Silence Of The Lambs on DVD (1991)

What a mess

willhems1 from merseyside , 23/03/2005

Ok, this is a personal opinion but this movie is a shambles. Yes it won Oscars but that is no recommendation these days (A Beautiful Mind?!). By the numbers acting, no plotting, devoid of thrills and mediocre direction. Hopkins' Lecter is a true pantomime villain in the most terrible ways. Hammy and laughable, this could almost be Benny Hill up there.

Jodie Foster is no better. The "I'm scared but I'm FBI so I must be brave" delivery frankly disappointed me. This is an actor capable of so much more (The Accused for example) yet this doesn't stretch her abilities at all. Wanna see Lecter? Watch "Manhunter" for a truly terrifying everyman performance by a true underrated star, Brian Cox.

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Great story, well told, and hopkins is simply glorious.

Aaron Conway from Cardigan, wales , 18/01/2005

These sort of crime thrillers almost always translate well into film, however, rarely does one come out so well, It's fantastically told, even a pre-16 school leaver could enjoy the convolouted plot that never becomes too thick for the action buff's or too thin for those who like a little meat in their gravy. Anthony hopkins is superb as the deliciously demented yet refined killer Hannibal 'the cannibal' Lecter, who steals the show almost unfairly from the wonderful FBI agent Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster). This is a gruesome intelligent crime thriler that will have you yelping away in a dark room on the very edge of that favourite chair, while challenging you too think a little too. This works as both a simple movie, to one that, should you wish, could be debated over a fine wine...just perhaps not a chianti.

Also see Red Dragon, the recently released prequel starring Anthony Hopkins again and Edward Norton, however avoid the movie version of Hannibal (the sequel) read the book instead.

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Still spectacular

RockBottomWalsh from Warwickshire , 17/05/2004

The Silence Of The Lambs has become a legend among moviegoers as on of those films that you absolutely must see. It won the Oscar for best picture when it was released and it is easy to see why.

We are presented with the tale of Clarice Starling a fledgling agent at the FBI. She is tasked with finding a serial killer who has garnered the alias Buffalo Bill. To do this she must enlist the help of one Hannibal Lecter played brilliantly by Anthony Hopkins.

What sets this film apart from the average serial killer slasher flick is the dynamic that develops between the two. Hopkins is very sedate in his performance and oozes danger while appearing calm. We as the audience identify with starling and are both fascinated and terrified by this man.

An excellent film even though it does seem slightly dated but still well worth watching if only to avoid the choruses of "you haven’t seen that!?!"

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'Silence Of The Lambs' (1991)

JakeHipwell from Stafford, England [Highly rated reviewer] , 28/06/2007

I rented this film because it was recommended to me by a friend and I have to say it was a very good film. i had already watched red dragon and hannibal which are both great films and i definately recommend them to you if you like getting getting shivers down your spine!

I liked this film because it makes you feel you are part of the case. You go to Dr Hannibal Lecter to get advice and clues. The twist is great at the end and it is very tense but i won't spoil it for you.

Anthony Hopkins is outstanding in one his best films. Sly, sneaky and mysterious. Great film! One you will remember.

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Brilliant film - and Im not usually one for scary movies!

Sidney from London, England , 16/05/2005

An excellent excellent film, well deserving of its classic status. The plot is well constructed and the characters all highly believable. Completely terrifying in parts it also never forgets that it's job is to scare - not to tell a romance story or create a mystery. Perhaps because of this unfailing direction it actually manages to do all three without trying and create an unforgettable film. Watch it - just not alone......

*Top notch acting doubtless helps the film a great deal*

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Silence of the lambs

dvdaddict from London , 17/10/2003

Anthony Hopkins is brilliant in this film - you don't know what to think of Hannibal. He is enigmatic and menacing, yet at times almost admirable. Jodie Foster is at her best, and you see her talent here in this pyschological drama; a vulnerable heroine. Great film.

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