The Silence of the Lambs
Orion Pictures Corporation | Release Date: February 13, 1991
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AJ_13Jan 11, 2021
Really good psichological thriller, being the acting its greatest strengh. Anthony Hopkins' performance is one of the best ever, even though he doesnt have much screen time.
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Zac03Aug 8, 2021
All creative hands are at the top of their form in “The Silence of the Lambs,” a mesmerizing thriller that will grip audiences from first scene to last and generate solid B.O.

Skillful adaptation of Thomas Harris’ bestseller intelligentlyAll creative hands are at the top of their form in “The Silence of the Lambs,” a mesmerizing thriller that will grip audiences from first scene to last and generate solid B.O.

Skillful adaptation of Thomas Harris’ bestseller intelligently wallows in the fascination for aberrant psychology and perverse evil, delivering the goods in a way that should electrify critics and mainstream audiences.

There is not a false note nor an extraneous moment as he establishes a vise-like hold almost immediately and doesn’t let up even through the chilling final shot. In the second half of “Something Wild,” Demme demonstrated a marked talent for rough suspense, something he sustains for two hours here.

In a strong performance, Foster fully registers the inner strength her character must summon up to meet the challenges and occasional humiliations her tough assignment entails.

Cast against type as a reserved man in glasses and a suit, Scott Glenn is a very agreeable surprise as the FBI agent who takes a chance by putting his young charge on the case.

The juiciest part is Hopkins,’ and he makes the most of it. Helped by some highly dramatic lighting, actor makes the role the personification of brilliant, hypnotic evil, and the screen jolts with electricity whenever he is on. This is, without doubt, his most effective film appearance to date.

From the huge hall in which Lecter is eerily caged at one point to the dingy rooms of Buffalo Bill’s house, Kristi Zea’s production design is critical to the picture’s mood. Editor Craig McKay keeps doesn’t let a frame stay on too long, and Howard Shore’s rather traditional score outstandingly amplifies the tension and psychological mystery.… Expand
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Pan_KrytykMar 18, 2022
anthony hopkins... geniusz, rewelacja, po prostu kapitalna rola... śmiem twierdzić że jedna z najlepszych w historii kina
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AgentLviJul 7, 2023
Decent movie. The story is so --so, scoring is great, visual is decent, and the voice is also great
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royalguy07Mar 13, 2023
Definitely one of the best thrillers ever. Hopkins and Foster are incredible, the plot is very tight, not a lot of loose flesh here at all like buffalo Bill liked.
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wizards666Jul 10, 2023
An incredible psychological horror-thriller with just the perfect amount of twists. Each twist is engaging, and the characters are so well constructed and incredibly portrayed by the actors I guarantee you will get the chills. Do not watchAn incredible psychological horror-thriller with just the perfect amount of twists. Each twist is engaging, and the characters are so well constructed and incredibly portrayed by the actors I guarantee you will get the chills. Do not watch this before going to sleep!… Expand
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