The Silence of the Lambs

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Leonel A "You still wake up sometimes, don't you? You wake up in the dark and hear the screaming of the lambs" -Dr. Hannibal Lecter, who is a convicted cannibalistic murderer in “The Silence Of The Lambs.” This quote simply shows just how manipulative Dr. Lecter was shown to be to anybody he speaks to. Have you ever watched a good movie from the 1990s? If so, then you know, but if you haven’t watched it, you are missing out on one of the best movies of the 90’s, which is titled, “The Silence Of The Lambs.” This movie is one of those movies that can be considered as not very scary but still filled with eerie backgrounds and uneasiness as dark rooms appear and tight spaces consume the scenes. This movie is amazing for the era it was produced in and the budget the film had. "The Silence Of The Lambs" is about Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster), who is an agent in training, and who has to speak to Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) in order to catch another serial killer under the alias of "Buffalo Bill,” who skins his victims. She slowly enters a mind game of manipulation produced from Lecter as she speaks to him, and Lecter digs into her many issues and fears, one of which includes lambs. She does take some helpful information from Lecter that could help catch Buffalo Bill. Clarice also has to face challenges in dealing with a male-dominated world, which she eventually works on in the course of the film. Jodie Foster’s performance as Clarice Starling shows her character’s mix of vulnerability and strength, especially as she faces her fears throughout the story. Anthony Hopkins as Dr. Hannibal Lecter is incredibly chilling; his calmness makes him even more unsettling, emphasizing the idea that people can have dark sides, while trying to get others on their side. The film uses tight close-ups and dim lighting to build tension, especially in the intense scenes in which both Clarice and Lecter have to interact, making viewers feel the passive-aggressive obsession Lecter shows to Clarice, and placing pressure with his presence. The theme of silence from within the film is important, reflecting Clarice’s internal struggle to deal with her past and how it connects to the overall story. This movie is one of those movies that I would really recommend to everyone, no matter what you think about movie genres, and must be watched if you haven’t watched it for sure. The eerie backgrounds and the manipulation just enhance more of the film than one thinks, and if you need to learn something from that, this is a good movie for this. I would, however, say that if you don’t like things like gore and psychological themes or horror overall (since the movie is not for the faint of heart,) then you may not want to watch this movie. “The Silence Of The Lambs” is definitely one of those movies from the 90s that is a must-watch, so much so that I want to know how it was made when you compare this movie to any other movie from this time period, their budgets, scenery, and more. Clarice Starling, but especially Dr. Hannibal Lecter, were the true stars of the show, even though Dr. Lecter did not appear on the movie as much as the rest of the characters appeared. The manipulation on every side from Lecter, this adding Clarice trying to surpass herself on her own traumas and issues, and her trying to survive and succeed in a male-dominated world, show how even with so many troubles, she was still determined to find Buffalo Bill in the end. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/29/24 Full Review Stephen H "Have the lambs stopped screaming?" Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/27/24 Full Review Pasquale M Great performances from Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins, very suspenseful and the last 20min were so good! Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/25/24 Full Review MOHSEN S An interesting movie in the genre of police movies Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/22/24 Full Review Thoki and Nathan M Best horror movie of all time. Jodie Foster at her best and a thriller that checks all the boxes. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/15/24 Full Review Jinnifer F It's one of the best horror films to win oscars. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/11/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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