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Yar, you be here: The Silence of the Lambs (Full Screen Edition) > Customer Reviews The Silence of the Lambs (Full Screen Edition) Customer Reviews (1 - 3 of 24 Reviews)"I'm having an old friend for dinner..."
That is the famous quote made by doctor Hannibal "The Cannibal" Lecter as the movie draws to a close and leaves you in suspense wondering if they will ever convict the notorious killer and eater of human flesh, Hannibal Lecter.This movie was well above the regular suspense/thriler genre movies mainly because of the superb directing by Jonathan Demme.The movie carefully blended a well made plot, excellent acting, masterful directing, and a creepy musical score in one movie which landed it the five top Academy Awards.The plot of the movie basically is this: Jodie Foster plays Clarice Starling, a woman who is currently striving hard for her goal of one day becoming an FBI agent. In the FBI accademy she Is then assigned the job of interviewing the famous Hannibal Lecter,(Anthony Hopkins) a convicted cannibal in prison in hope of learning any information that might lead to the conviction of another killer, Buffalo Bill, at large that is killing women and dumping their bodies in lakes. She discovers that the only way that she can learn the information she desperately needs is to feed the mind of Hannibal Lecter with various details from her childhood. Using new clues she then sets forth on the investigation of trying to capture the mysterious killer Buffalo Bill, but also acheive the FBI status that she wants so bad. So sit back watch the movie and prepare to witness a one of a kind movie. An strong Suspense Thriller, which become a Classic.
FBI Trainee Clarice Starling (Oscar-Winner:Jodie Foster) is recruited by her Boss-Jack Crawford (Scott Glenn) to attempt to be Learn to the Brillant Sick Mind of Cannibal-Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins). In the hope to catch a Serial Killer named Buffalo Bill (Ted Levine). Directed by Johathan Demme (Phildephia, Beloved, Something Wild) Made This is a unbearably intense Suspense-Thriler (Also Win for Best Director) and it`s hypnotically strongly acted by Foster and Hopkins (Who Did Win Best Actor and Best Actress Awards in the Oscars). DVD from the Criterion Collection has an entertaining Commentary Track by Two Time Oscar-Winner:Jodie Foster, Oscar-Winner:Johathan Demme, Real-Life FBI Agent:John Douglas, Oscar-Winner:Anthony Hopkins and Oscar-Winner Screen-Writer:Ted Tally. DVD has almost 21 Minutes of Deleted Scenes. DVD has an strong non-anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1) transfer and an terrific Dolby Stereo 2.0 Surround Sound. The DVD from MGM has an Digitally Remastered Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, also in Anamorphic Widescreen with an Documentary, more Deleted Scenes (Never Seen from the Criterion Collection), Outtakes and More. Based on the Second Series of Novels by Thomas Harris and Written by Ted Tally, who did win for Best Adapated Screenplay for this. Also a Winner for Best Picture, it`s was also Nominated for Best Film Editing and Best Sound. This is One of the Best Film of 1991. Watch for filmmakers:Roger Corman, George A. Romero and Director:Demme in Cameos. Grade:A.
In addition to the films award winning sucess, this eccentric drama encompasses all aspects of mentality and mystery. The intriguing Clarice Starling(Foster), a FBI academy graduate, is asked to use her skills as well as her physical essence by FBI agent Jack Crawford in hopes of gaining an insight into Hannibal Lector's (Hopkins) demented yet brilliant mind. Hopkins plays an imprisioned cannible and a post psychiatrist who holds the key to eradicating the victims of the socialpath that is plaguing the community. His criminal and prior professional experience is thought to be crucial in catching a serial killer as well as assist agent Starling in developing the mind of a killer. Agent Starling probes Hannables prolific perceptions as she and the agency penetrate the mind of a the psychopath that permeated the police and the politics of our society. Starling and Hannible's strange bond, the gloomy demographic positioning and the complexity of the characters creates a three deminsional depth that draws you in and won't let you go. I give this film five stars. The film and its characters are intriguing and its extras are beautifully mastered to enhance the film and enlighten the viewer. A powerful film that will make you think and listien to yourself as well as your surroundings.
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