The 1990s have given us some of the best detective and suspense thriller movies that people still come back to late in the 2010s. Good examples are “The Usual Suspect” and “Seven.” The other classic of the decade is the adaptation of the Thomas Harris crime book “The Silence of the Lambs.”
The film would also usher in what is now called the Hannibal Lecter film series, which put on the screen other books in author Harris’ series. Of course, the acclaim the film has garnered is due mainly to the pairing and memorable performances of actors Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins.
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The film is a harrowing depiction of what goes on in the crime division of the FBI as newcomer yet driven detective Clarice Starling (Foster) has her “initiation” by handling a serial killer case that involves seeking the help of notorious killer Hannibal Lecter (Hopkins).
The progression and twists of the plot will have viewers holding on to their seats. Scenes of mutilated bodies don’t come across as just placed to jump scare moviegoers, too; they come naturally with the narrative.
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But more than the plot is the chemistry between the two main characters. When we reach the end (and without spoiling anything), we sort of side not just with Starling but with Lecter, too. Indeed, “The Silence of the Lambs” is worthy of all the critical acclaim it has achieved, as well as its continuing (and still haunting) legacy.
Hello, there. The name’s Adam Smith and I’m a retired banker now based in Martha's Vineyard. When I’m not traveling in Europe, I love binging on detective and crime & suspense flicks. More on my interests and hobbies here.
