Review of The Silence of the Lambs (1991) by Mike D — 11 Nov 2012

One of the greatest triumphs in cinematic thrillers of the past half-century, Jonathan Demme's 'The Silence of the Lambs' is as terrifying as it is riveting. Led by two of the greatest actors of all time - Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster - 'Lambs' still remains one of the most interesting, unsettling stories more than 20 years after its debut thanks to the portrayal of two equally disturbing psychopath serial killers - Dr.

Hannibal Lecter and Buffalo Bill. The aspect of 'Lambs' that works best in its favor is its assortment of twists and turns, which are scattered throughout the film. These keep the film moving at an even pace, and never all the audience to become bored.

But aside from the great acting and suspenseful plot, 'Lambs' boasts one of the most memorable scenes in cinematic history - which involves a tender, vulnerable Agent Starling (Foster) recalling a traumatic experience from her childhood that actually gives the film its namesake - one that is burned into the minds of many who have watched the movie due to its chilling subject matter and delivery.

There are also endless one-liners that, whether or not they've been memed into ridiculous by this point, are among the instantaneously identifiable ones in the film industry. All of these elements woven together create a remarkable end result in 'Silence of the Lambs' - a film that many have tried to copy, but few have been able to rival.