Lector is terrifying because he reads people so well, picks them apart which is why he could get miggs to rip his own tongue out, that guy was a turd so a do not feel sorry for him.
really? I would interview him still, he is fascinating! Yes he is a psychopath, but he is also a brilliant and highly intelligent man with pristine manners and exquisite taste
Dr. Lecter is only on screen for 16 minutes in this masterpiece and he has made such an impact in all of our lives. He was terrifying. What a psychopath. Anthony Hopkins is a genius.
somewhere I read he used the Dr. Lecter stare on his wife, when she was not behaving well, since his lady is very fucking frightened of that stare :) I hope it to be true, because it sounds hilarious, I hope it's no hoax
That he is. Hopkins is good in everything he does. I first watched this movie in 2006, and I watched it before I read the book. It was that great and interesting.
I often have to remind myself with scenes like this, that it's literally just two people talking to each other, and it's utterly captivating. No effects, no action scene, no quick-cuts to force tension. Just two people, talking, and it's riveting.
I love how Lecter doesn’t really consider Clarice a kindred intellect-or even a potential one-rather, he’s intrigued by her courage and stubbornness in a decidedly man’s world. He hasn’t seen much (if any) of that before. The world is more interesting with her in it.
I got the impression that he was impressed by how green behind the ears she was. She was truly seeking. He also detected honesty in her and didn't expect a genuine person. But he had rigged the game by (at least I thought) by getting the rest of that room full of imprisoned people to start creating a commotion and cause her to backtrack to him in a traumatized state so that he could then give her commands which she was unable to process, judge and pick. He was effective at manipulating.
I get the feeling he senses her nativity and sees her desperation as an opportunity to improve his own position through bartering (better prison/better chance of escape).
I thought Hannibal was adorable. How could anyone be frightened by this silly old fart? The other movie i laughed all the way thru was The Shining. How could anyone keep a straight face seeing jack smashing thru the wall with that smile of his.
U can feel his menacing air thru the movie scenes.Thats how powerful his eyes are,he pierces the soul,u never quite know where you stand with someone like him
There's an anecdote you can read on Hopkins' wiki page, where he talks about when they were doing the first read-through of the script, he just said "Good morning. You're one of the Jack Crawford's aren't you?" in that tone of voice. Whole room freezes. Director tells him "do it exactly like that."
@@SrythianI love anecdotes like that! Wouldn't it have been great to have been able to watch him film this movie? There's probably so many little fun/interesting things that happened.
What is your father, dear? Is he a coal miner? Does he stink of the lamp? You know how quickly the boys found you... all those tedious sticky fumblings in the back seats of cars... while you could only dream of getting out... getting anywhere... getting all the way to the FBI....
_"While you could only dream of getting out! Getting anywhere! Getting all the way to the FBI."_ That my friends... is some of the finest screen acting you will ever see.
I think if he thought Clarice was stupid then he wouldn't have spoken in riddles and tested her intelligence the way he did! An excellent movie with great directing and a wonderful script
Besides the absolutely stellar acting on display here, I'm blown away by the brilliant directing. Especially the way they both look straight into the camera. So simple yet powerful. Such an amazing movie.
More amazing is that when people speak to Clarice they are looking straight into the camera and she looks slightly off camera till that final reveal about the lambs when she looks straight into the camera.... at least I think its the only time she does lol
In the books they are together as a couple at the end, a likely swipe at the world as it is. The stupid 2nd movie sux because they (sociopaths really, think they know best for us but are empathy dead inside) ended it differently.
As he approaches the camera at :39, his unblinking face coming into focus, you perceive the evil in the man. Hopkins said he got the idea for Lecter's voice from HAL in " 2001. " Chilling!
Funny you mention 2001 and HAL. Not sure if everyone is aware of how they came up with the name HAL. If you take the letter after each of the letters in HAL, you get I B M!!! Pretty cool
Saw Anthony Hopkins on a late night talk show. He was telling the host, when Silence of the Lambs first premiered, he walked into a theater after the movie had started, sat an watched it til the end. When the credits began to roll, he leaned forward and said to 2 woman who were seated in front of him, How'd you enjoy it? They freaked out, and rightly so. I would have done the same. Amazing actor. If you get a chance, check out, The world's Fastest Indian. Great flick.
It's one of the neat little things in this movie. The only one, aside from Clarice, who has any class or grace, is the sicko in the dungeon. Everybody else in the movie is weird, greasy, cross-eyed, and has some agenda. Weird as it sounds, I liken 'Silence of the Lambs' to 'E.T.,' but it's filmed from the young woman's perspective against a grimy and hostile male world, as 'E.T.' takes the child's point of view on the adults'.
Yea...that's why we're all here. Thanks for literally describing what we're all watching....as you made that comment. God damn haha do people really think they're unique when they come up with absolutely generic bullshit ideas?
@@antonboludo8886 Yes - Jodie Foster portrays a stubborn decency, but also a dogged courage quite convincingly. She really is a huntress (the first scene of the film is her running through the forest near Quantico- it is easy to feel as if she is in danger - but actually, she is the danger).
Jodie Foster is excellent in the role of agent Starling and beautiful. Hopkins terrifyingly confident and menacing. And that little gnawing at the end... hilarious
That switch in accent, the sheer aggression of speech when he tries to break Clarice is terrifying . If a man with Lecter's capabilities exists, we are in a lot of trouble.
The scariest thing about this movie for me that I think a lot of people don't realize is that Hannibal is More sinister and smarter than buffalo bill. He uses his leverage in any situation. His mind is constantly going its like his mind is 5 -10 steps ahead of everyone else around him and he gets away in the end is what is truly terrifying about this movie for me.
@@landondbundenthal4533 True, but I think most people don't realize how much Hannibal is actually doing throughout the whole movie the moment he saw Clairrece Starling he knew that was his opportunity to get what he wants and ultimately what he truly wanted.
Astonishing, breathtaking, absolutely stunning. Anthony Hopkins is absolutely perfect for the role as Hannibal the Cannibal, same thing as Jodie Foster as Clarice.
As the lady walks down the hall the first time, each mad man is worse than the one before...And there at the end is Hannibal, the worst of them all.....or is he? No, he isn't. The worst of them all is the man out front, running the place, the one guy who is free to move around as he pleases. But, no problems. Soon he will be invited to dinner...
Its her sheer guts and bravery he admires so much. He doesn't judge her for wanting to procede in her career. The best thing u can say about lector is he's not a hypocrite
He never liked the rude he ate the rude. He's as realistic as he can be. His metaphor of descriptions of things put you in a place where you can't bs in life. He will break your soft spirit and re incarnate you to accept your reality. It's the little petty things he won't let go that makes a difference what a monster and extremely intelligent.
I was obssessed with this movie as a child. Havent watched these scenes in over a decade and omg this dialogue is crazy scary. Simple lines like, "They sent a trainee to me?" Hes excited but calm, i couldnt pick up on the subtle horror when i was young. This is an amazing movie!
After Clarice said" no, you ate yours" Lector closed his eyes as a cell slammed shut, I think that was a symbol of Lector shutting Clarice out, without Migg's rude gesture Starling would've got nothing.
Back when cinema was still worthwhile … this came out, noone thought it could be surpassed, then came Seven, and the lesser but still supercool Usual Suspects and then 12 monkeys … just a lot of unpredictable but non-gimmicky awesome movies within a short period of time
Why not write a new character for the female to embody. No need to swap a role that has already been established as one of the best performance's in cinema. Sure Anthony Hopkins owns that accolade. Liz can be another character.
I'm reluctant to comment here, because I agree with you that Hopkins is the definitive Lecter. Having said that, I was extremely pleased with Mads Mikkelsen's characterization from the "Hannibal" TV series. He did an excellent job and was worthy of the role.
@@Hupomone it's basically safe to say that the Hannibal lecter character had a good share of actors portraying it. Even if in varying qualities, the performances were definitely on the good side of the spectrum.
@@philsymes i saw the dark knight 4 times in 2008 lol but ive give the edge to heath but phoenix J was great. Christoph waltz's Hans Landa in inglorious basterds i say as well
To think of someone so well versed that they can no longer find good in the world that they become a living terror and then this breath of fresh air comes along and even though it may be his own demise he still helps her grow, learn, guides her in her career/past traumas... And then ultimately they find an unspoken love for each other in their own way...
I would argue Dr. Lecter is incorrect when he claims he didn’t keep souvenirs of his victims like most serial killers do. By eating them he most certainly, if unintentionally, desired to take a piece of his victims with him. In fact, I’d say he did it more so. He didn’t want just a souvenir. He wanted to consume their souls and very being. That they might be trapped in, and with him. He’s fascinated by how different each person is and how they react to his teasings. It stands to reason he has an unquenchable desire for physical contact with everyone he meets. That’s why one of his first actions is to smell her. The mind games are just to get your attention and draw you in. The battle of wits are there to get you forget how close he has gotten to you. He doesn’t feel as though he owns you until he touches you.
Such an amazing performance from both, the most fucked up part is they have a prisoner in Yorkshire who’s in a cell exactly the same and it’s built under ground so no one can help him escape and nobody is allowed to look him the eye 😮
They don’t make movies like this anymore.
Lecter is terrifying.
Yes. She is very scared, but he admires her courage.
They never made movies like this before either
Lector is terrifying because he reads people so well, picks them apart which is why he could get miggs to rip his own tongue out, that guy was a turd so a do not feel sorry for him.
Check on the TV series, Mads does an amazing job in capturing the calm, refine, psychopathic nature of Hannibal.
You're one of Jack Crawford's, aren't you?
If i saw him standing that creepy in the middle of his cell I’d walk out and quit my job
IKR 😂😂
😆😆😆👍
really? I would interview him still, he is fascinating! Yes he is a psychopath, but he is also a brilliant and highly intelligent man with pristine manners and exquisite taste
thats why no one will remember your name
@@rayloc420 I’d rather be a living coward than a dead hero.
Dr. Lecter is only on screen for 16 minutes in this masterpiece and he has made such an impact in all of our lives. He was terrifying. What a psychopath. Anthony Hopkins is a genius.
He won an academy award for those 16 minutes. Absolutely legendary performance.
16 minutes is too long to refify someone .....
somewhere I read he used the Dr. Lecter stare on his wife, when she was not behaving well, since his lady is very fucking frightened of that stare :) I hope it to be true, because it sounds hilarious, I hope it's no hoax
the cenobites of hellraiser 87 only 10 minutes
That he is. Hopkins is good in everything he does. I first watched this movie in 2006, and I watched it before I read the book. It was that great and interesting.
I often have to remind myself with scenes like this, that it's literally just two people talking to each other, and it's utterly captivating. No effects, no action scene, no quick-cuts to force tension. Just two people, talking, and it's riveting.
Well i wouldnt say no quick cuts dont forget hopkins make sure to never blink and the symbolic framing of the shots between the 2 of them
You sure?
I love how Lecter doesn’t really consider Clarice a kindred intellect-or even a potential one-rather, he’s intrigued by her courage and stubbornness in a decidedly man’s world. He hasn’t seen much (if any) of that before.
The world is more interesting with her in it.
I got the impression that he was impressed by how green behind the ears she was. She was truly seeking. He also detected honesty in her and didn't expect a genuine person. But he had rigged the game by (at least I thought) by getting the rest of that room full of imprisoned people to start creating a commotion and cause her to backtrack to him in a traumatized state so that he could then give her commands which she was unable to process, judge and pick. He was effective at manipulating.
that's his whole character, he's not traumatized, in a way he isn't even really "evil", he's just curious and devoid of empathy
Nice virtue signal homie
wow, talk about flags
I get the feeling he senses her nativity and sees her desperation as an opportunity to improve his own position through bartering (better prison/better chance of escape).
Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal is one of the GREATEST casting choices ever made
Jonathan Demme wanted Sean Connery and Michelle Pfeiffer to play those parts 😂😂😂😂😂 thank Heaven they said no
@@luisquijada7941man, now I really wanna see Sean Connery play Hannibal and I know I never will.
@@killcomis let's thank God for that. Sean Connery was a great actor but certainly no better than Sir Anthony Kopkins
@@luisquijada7941 it's not about being better, it's about being funnier
@@killcomis for that role, no. I disagree.
Jodie Fosters lisp, accent and naivety are unintentionally adorable
I thought Hannibal was adorable. How could anyone be frightened by this silly old fart? The other movie i laughed all the way thru was The Shining. How could anyone keep a straight face seeing jack smashing thru the wall with that smile of his.
Lecters frightening to most because he seems old school gentlemanly but he'll stab you in the neck and still act that way as you bleed out.
@@CJVS995 C'mon, he couldn't frighten a frog off a biscuit tin.
She was trying to hide her accent but as you see LECTER saw what she was really about.
U can feel his menacing air thru the movie scenes.Thats how powerful his eyes are,he pierces the soul,u never quite know where you stand with someone like him
He still blinked before her.
"Thrill me with your acumen."
I love an intellectual burn. All the better when spoken softly, almost cordially.
Enthrall me with your acumen
You're one of Jack Crawford's, aren't you?
It's crazy that Hopkins had so little screen time, but left such an impression on all of us.
Proof of his talent, and genius.
There's an anecdote you can read on Hopkins' wiki page, where he talks about when they were doing the first read-through of the script, he just said "Good morning. You're one of the Jack Crawford's aren't you?" in that tone of voice.
Whole room freezes. Director tells him "do it exactly like that."
@@SrythianI love anecdotes like that! Wouldn't it have been great to have been able to watch him film this movie? There's probably so many little fun/interesting things that happened.
His hollow eyes and calm, calculating demeanor are enough to chill me no matter how many times I see this movie.
What is your father, dear?
Is he a coal miner?
Does he stink of the lamp?
You know how quickly the boys found you... all those tedious sticky fumblings in the back seats of cars... while you could only dream of getting out... getting anywhere... getting all the way to the FBI....
He ad-libbed the southern accent , Fosters look of shock , confusion , and offence is real
they were never shot in the same room, so the acting is even more impressive!
@Shapoopy;
"Nice try JAN!"
_"While you could only dream of getting out! Getting anywhere! Getting all the way to the FBI."_
That my friends... is some of the finest screen acting you will ever see.
I think if he thought Clarice was stupid then he wouldn't have spoken in riddles and tested her intelligence the way he did! An excellent movie with great directing and a wonderful script
and clarice parents had a real good marriage 😂
acting level on both parts is exquisite. fantastic movie.
Hopkins gives the finest screen acting ever caught on film.
Besides the absolutely stellar acting on display here, I'm blown away by the brilliant directing. Especially the way they both look straight into the camera. So simple yet powerful. Such an amazing movie.
what"s amazing is that they never even meet before or after shooting those scenes..different locations at different times..
More amazing is that when people speak to Clarice they are looking straight into the camera and she looks slightly off camera till that final reveal about the lambs when she looks straight into the camera.... at least I think its the only time she does lol
Just some of the best chemistry in cinema ever. The dynamic between Lector and Starling is my favorite.
In the books they are together as a couple at the end, a likely swipe at the world as it is.
The stupid 2nd movie sux because they (sociopaths really, think they know best for us but are empathy dead inside) ended it differently.
As he approaches the camera at :39, his unblinking face coming into focus, you perceive the evil in the man. Hopkins said he got the idea for Lecter's voice from HAL in " 2001. " Chilling!
Funny you mention 2001 and HAL. Not sure if everyone is aware of how they came up with the name HAL. If you take the letter after each of the letters in HAL, you get I B M!!! Pretty cool
THERE ARE ACTORS AND THERE ARE ACTORS. then you have these 2 in this movie. LEGENDARY.
Anthony Hopkins & Jodi Foster great actors & great movie saw this movie in the 1980s
i do believe they both won academy awards for these roles. WELL DESERVED.@@EdwardPootchemunka
Ummm.. I think you forgot about the third major star... Miggs! 😅
Saw Anthony Hopkins on a late night talk show. He was telling the host, when Silence of the Lambs first premiered, he walked into a theater after the movie had started, sat an watched it til the end. When the credits began to roll, he leaned forward and said to 2 woman who were seated in front of him, How'd you enjoy it? They freaked out, and rightly so. I would have done the same. Amazing actor. If you get a chance, check out, The world's Fastest Indian. Great flick.
hahah I must say the man knows not to miss such a good opportunity
That'd be like Robert Englund doing his Freddy Kruger voice behind viewers
He isn’t just a psychopath, he’s *the* psychopath.
The film is such an accurate depiction of the book that you can read along during the movie. An absolute classic!
The film is one of the all-time great books to film adaptations. There aren't very many like it.
One of the more amazing things to me about this movie is how Dr. Lecter utterly dominates it despite appearing in so relatively little of it.
16 minutes to be precise.
It's one of the neat little things in this movie. The only one, aside from Clarice, who has any class or grace, is the sicko in the dungeon. Everybody else in the movie is weird, greasy, cross-eyed, and has some agenda.
Weird as it sounds, I liken 'Silence of the Lambs' to 'E.T.,' but it's filmed from the young woman's perspective against a grimy and hostile male world, as 'E.T.' takes the child's point of view on the adults'.
Yea...that's why we're all here. Thanks for literally describing what we're all watching....as you made that comment. God damn haha do people really think they're unique when they come up with absolutely generic bullshit ideas?
Just simply one of the great movie performances ever.
From both actors.
@@antonboludo8886 Yes - Jodie Foster portrays a stubborn decency, but also a dogged courage quite convincingly. She really is a huntress (the first scene of the film is her running through the forest near Quantico- it is easy to feel as if she is in danger - but actually, she is the danger).
@@timothydavidcurp Yes, Hannibal admired her courage.
100%
What a performance! I believed every single line. He made me feel.
Jodie Foster is excellent in the role of agent Starling and beautiful. Hopkins terrifyingly confident and menacing. And that little gnawing at the end... hilarious
That switch in accent, the sheer aggression of speech when he tries to break Clarice is terrifying . If a man with Lecter's capabilities exists, we are in a lot of trouble.
they exist, theyre the lawyers, politicians, billionaires crushing us every damn day.
The scariest thing about this movie for me that I think a lot of people don't realize is that Hannibal is More sinister and smarter than buffalo bill. He uses his leverage in any situation. His mind is constantly going its like his mind is 5 -10 steps ahead of everyone else around him and he gets away in the end is what is truly terrifying about this movie for me.
Literally everyone thinks Hannibal is more sinister and intelligent than Buffalo Bill.
@@landondbundenthal4533 True, but I think most people don't realize how much Hannibal is actually doing throughout the whole movie the moment he saw Clairrece Starling he knew that was his opportunity to get what he wants and ultimately what he truly wanted.
"if you gaze long into an abyss, the abyss also gazes into you."
- Nietzsche-
It is hard to imagine another actor playing Lecter.
This one scene makes Anthony Hopkins' career. A spellbinding tour-de-force.
"i myself cannot" most classic line in the movie lolol
You were courteous and receptive to courtesy.....
How one does wish all human interactions were as such
"Jack Crawford sent a trainee to me?" The barely contained rage in his delivery of that line 🤌
Astonishing, breathtaking, absolutely stunning. Anthony Hopkins is absolutely perfect for the role as Hannibal the Cannibal, same thing as Jodie Foster as Clarice.
"With your Good Bag and your Cheap Shoes" Hahahaha. Love that Line!!!!
best movie ever
I agree this is the perfect movie
His role as Hannibal Lecter was brilliant and Creepy .
That look of dread when she realizes Lecter killed Miggs for her.
As the lady walks down the hall the first time, each mad man is worse than the one before...And there at the end is Hannibal, the worst of them all.....or is he? No, he isn't. The worst of them all is the man out front, running the place, the one guy who is free to move around as he pleases. But, no problems. Soon he will be invited to dinner...
Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins were brilliant in their roles in Silence of the Lambs
Its her sheer guts and bravery he admires so much. He doesn't judge her for wanting to procede in her career. The best thing u can say about lector is he's not a hypocrite
33yrs on and Lecter's eyes still fill me with genuine dread more then any other character (48yo ex-Muay Thai fighter)
That’s cuz he ate a census taker’s liver with some fava beans
It's hard for me to look at his eyes most times.
He never liked the rude he ate the rude. He's as realistic as he can be. His metaphor of descriptions of things put you in a place where you can't bs in life. He will break your soft spirit and re incarnate you to accept your reality. It's the little petty things he won't let go that makes a difference what a monster and extremely intelligent.
He is a SICK PUP !
It's amazing that in total Lecter is only in the movie for about 20min!
Absolutely brilliant acting all around! Bravo 👏🏻
Anthony Hopkins played such a perfect maniac!!
I was listening with my headphones, he still scares the shit out of me
Me too.
SHE IS SO YOUNG AND PRETTY
Welll…young yes…
this is very species with "i can smell your runt"
Dude is too smart to be tricked...they are scared to look him in the eyes because of him being able to hypnotize people
A Master class in acting 🎉
Truly is!!!!
Anthony Hopkins is mind blowing as this character. Absolute genius
The conversations between starling and lecter were absolutely awesome!
Could you imagine how intimidating a job interview would be with Dr. Lecter.
I was obssessed with this movie as a child. Havent watched these scenes in over a decade and omg this dialogue is crazy scary. Simple lines like, "They sent a trainee to me?" Hes excited but calm, i couldnt pick up on the subtle horror when i was young. This is an amazing movie!
After Clarice said" no, you ate yours" Lector closed his eyes as a cell slammed shut, I think that was a symbol of Lector shutting Clarice out, without Migg's rude gesture Starling would've got nothing.
Back when cinema was still worthwhile … this came out, noone thought it could be surpassed, then came Seven, and the lesser but still supercool Usual Suspects and then 12 monkeys … just a lot of unpredictable but non-gimmicky awesome movies within a short period of time
Lector the GREATEST
Lactose is the GREATEST
my favorite movie of all tine
16 minutes of screen time and he stole the show... he's that good!
HE IS THE BEST PSYCHO IN THE WORLD
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Saw this in a theater. Great flic.
You know what, I have respected intense, absolutely
brilliant actors. Make you all
brilliant for the best!
They could have had Elizabeth Holmes play Hannibal with her psycho stare
Why not write a new character for the female to embody. No need to swap a role that has already been established as one of the best performance's in cinema. Sure Anthony Hopkins owns that accolade. Liz can be another character.
I love how they kept to the book with the dialogue.
I lnow of almost every line of his
Dude is a genius of course a lot of serial killers are good writing and acting on both parts
This movie is why this guy is my favorite actor! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Anthony Hopkins is soooo brilliant
😅
When Hannibal Lector has a cooler studio than you do
"Not anymore..." Chills
His character is scary yet fascinating!👨🏫
Anthony Hopkins & Jodie Foster great actors & great movie
There’s days where I’m sure we all feel like Hannibal Lecter.
Nah. And if you do, please seek help
@@jeremymerrifield7244 Quit lying.
Never had such a bad day, where I thought, I'm gonna eat that guy's liver, with a nice bottle of wine.
Everybody wants to pretend they’re crazy
What? OMG, who do you know, where do you come from??? Astonishing!
When she said that he ate his victims he looked and said that is why I'm incarcerated.
Even his stance... got me in tears😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Absolutely perfect acting from both!
0:40-0:45 His expression during just those five seconds is terrifying. Hannibal Lector is a superb villain and SOTL a masterpiece.
Sir Anthony Hopkins is one actor that can only be Hannibal Lector. No one else can be Hannibal Lector.
Whenever I read the books, it’s always Sir Anthony Hopkins that I see and hear in my mind. He is THE Lecter 👌
I'm reluctant to comment here, because I agree with you that Hopkins is the definitive Lecter.
Having said that, I was extremely pleased with Mads Mikkelsen's characterization from the "Hannibal" TV series. He did an excellent job and was worthy of the role.
@@Hupomone it's basically safe to say that the Hannibal lecter character had a good share of actors portraying it. Even if in varying qualities, the performances were definitely on the good side of the spectrum.
Brian Cox
@@lewis3908 Everyone has an opinion. If you're looking for a blowup, you came to the wrong guy.
"Thrill me with your acumen " lol one of my favorite lines ever
00:51 That wink of his is terrifying, as if saying "You are no match for me, greenhorn."
Arguably the greatest performance in movie history. ❤️
Not many movies, stand the test of time, but this surely will. Fantastic
Ive say Heath Ledgers Joker
@@willapple8145
I prefer Joaquin's performance because it speaks to so many broken people.
Heath was wonderful though.
@@philsymes i saw the dark knight 4 times in 2008 lol but ive give the edge to heath but phoenix J was great. Christoph waltz's Hans Landa in inglorious basterds i say as well
@@willapple8145 Jack Nicholson was good, but Heath was perfect as Joker, hands down.
Unforgettable movie
This character is thee most demonic ive ever seen in a movie. Scary thing is he doesnt have to scream or yell to do it
To think of someone so well versed that they can no longer find good in the world that they become a living terror and then this breath of fresh air comes along and even though it may be his own demise he still helps her grow, learn, guides her in her career/past traumas... And then ultimately they find an unspoken love for each other in their own way...
So Good. A masterpiece of dialogue.
8:05 “not anymore” so chilling…
I would argue Dr. Lecter is incorrect when he claims he didn’t keep souvenirs of his victims like most serial killers do. By eating them he most certainly, if unintentionally, desired to take a piece of his victims with him. In fact, I’d say he did it more so. He didn’t want just a souvenir. He wanted to consume their souls and very being. That they might be trapped in, and with him. He’s fascinated by how different each person is and how they react to his teasings. It stands to reason he has an unquenchable desire for physical contact with everyone he meets. That’s why one of his first actions is to smell her. The mind games are just to get your attention and draw you in. The battle of wits are there to get you forget how close he has gotten to you. He doesn’t feel as though he owns you until he touches you.
❤best actor ever❤
‘Fly, fly, fly, little starling’. Anthony Hopkins…… Genius.
Anthony Hopkins is just memorizing!
I remember watching this classic as the cinema the atmosphere inside was electric
I saw an interview with Sir Anthony once.
He said, "All I do is read the lines on the page"
I thought, "MY ASS THAT'S ALL YOU DO!"
Such an amazing performance from both, the most fucked up part is they have a prisoner in Yorkshire who’s in a cell exactly the same and it’s built under ground so no one can help him escape and nobody is allowed to look him the eye 😮
Who's that then
@@jcbanbury Robert maudsley he kills child killers and sex offenders
That first stare when she approached first time, scared the the shit out of me, just the look ,oh.
4:08 is the most creapy part of this clip. Hate it when people do that knowing you will have to take the paper back.
I can’t with him like why am I getting a crush on him 😂 bro I need therapy