The Silence of the Lambs - 10 stars out of 10

The Silence of the Lambs - 10 stars out of 10

As long as there are movie critics, "The Silence of the Lambs" will rightfully be heralded as one of the best films of the 90's. From the incredible script that received an Oscar, Anthony Hopkins brings life to one of the most frightening characters ever to grace the screen... and his pulse never rises above 85 beats per minute. Jodie Foster, who is very selective about which roles she plays, shines in her Oscar-winning role as FBI agent Clarice Starling. This film is different from any other, featuring two different villains who antagonize the heroine in completely different ways. On one hand, Ted Levine is incredibly creepy as the unstable Buffalo Bill, abducting and torturing women for his sick "project" while eluding the police. Although the plot of the movie focuses on capturing this man, the true villain is actually Foster's biggest ally - maniacal Hannibal "The Cannibal" Lecter who takes as much interest in penetrating Foster's fear as he does in helping her to solve the case. Hopkins received an Oscar for his performance as Hannibal and it will always be his most memorable role. From Brooke Smith's bloodcurdling screaming in the basement to Hopkins' mind games that affect the viewer as much as the characters, "The Silence of the Lambs" will send chills down your spine whether you are watching it for the first time or the fifteenth.