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MOST DISTURBING MOVIE?! The Silence of the Lambs (1991) Reaction: FIRST TIME WATCHING
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Anthony Hopkins had only 18 minutes of screen time, yet completely dominates the movie, won an Oscar, and created a villain so iconic that people still recognize him thirty years later
That is an incredible testament to the power of onscreen presence!
Darth Vader was on screen for 8 minutes in Star Wars.
@@SalvableRuin wait wait wait.... What? Really?
The alien in the original " ALIEN " movie had less than 5 minutes on screen
Jaws 4 minutes.
Hannibal chose to eat the people he encountered who are rude, obnoxious, or deliberately cruel, especially to the innocent and good. The book, like the movie, is told from Clarice's POV so we don't know what it is about her that interests him... but my take on it after watching the movie many times is that she was smart, she wasn't rude to him after he deliberately talked down to her (a rube is what a scammer would call an easy mark), and she opened up to him in their "quid pro quo" and didn't try to lie, even when the memories hurt her - making her very different from anyone he'd met for at least as long as he'd been locked up, if not longer.
Dude. He literally ate someone for being a subpar musician in his eyes.
Also, in her story she showed that she pushes through her fear from a young age. He likes her moxie in "saving" the lamb and even going to investigate the screams to begin with. Lecter respects that. He wants to see her succeed.
and he tortured and killed his really polite guards and killed all his paramedics
Every man in the movie leers at Clarice, hits on her, and dismisses her (including Crawford who lies to her and sends her out of the room). The only man who respects her for her intellect and treats her like an equal is the villain, Hannibal Lecter
Fun fact: The Silence of the Lambs is one of only three films to win all five of "The Big Five" at the Academy Awards, which are Best Adapted Screenplay (Ted Tally), Best Actor (Anthony Hopkins), Best Actress (Jodie Foster), Best Director (Jonathan Demme), and Best Picture. The other two films before it that also accomplished this are It Happened One Night (dir. Frank Capra, 1934) and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (dir. Miloš Forman, 1975).
I did not know this, but that’s an excellent and deserved badge of honor for this movie 👌
Most terrifying thing about Lector is the feeling that he's in control of every conversation, even when he's behind glass or restrained. Obviously his killings and cannibalism also play a part, but he just screams that he's in charge with only his voice and body language.
Lecter also probably guessed that one of his fellow prisoners would do something horrible upon her exit. Maybe Lecter even straight up manipulated or persuaded Miggs to do what he did to Clarice. Either way he had something planned beforehand and I've only just realised it!
One of my favourite parts of the character Clarice is that she adapts to the men in her world. Chilton flirts with her, she gets uncomfortable. At the museum, she flirts back. Crawford says they can't talk in front of a woman at the funeral home, she uses the same idea to get the cops out of the room when they're examining the body. She accepts the world as it is and outsmarts it. My fave heroine ever!
Of course it is unthinkable that a female character might consider using her femininity/sexuality to manipulate others or to achieve an objective.....
Welcome to understanding how it is being a woman in this world. 😂🤷♀️
Why you keep saying this BS? Clarice is extremely dismissive to Chilton, insulting and ridiculing him (which he notices and it’s a big part of his decision to ruin the fbi bluff) and then she directly reproaches Crawford for his sexist BS.
@@MomCatMeows Women can make men feel just as uncomfortable. 🙅♀
Great breakdown of how great Clarice is as a character!
The stuff they put under their noses during the autopsy scene is Vick’s vapor rub. And I love how much you enjoy this movie
Thank you so much!
"Does she not have a phone to call someone?" No mainstream cell phones in 1991. In 1994, only 1M Americans had a cell phone.
They were big too. Too many forget that i was born in the 90s and didn't feel old until people started saying that
Those were simpler, better times.
@@matthewwhite7473 Very strange thing to say in the context that Clarise had to go in and place herself in extreme danger with no ability to get back up bcs of those "better times"
It's not that I really disagree, I'm a 90's kid, just... very strange place to say that. In the one example were that couldn't be less true
The ending where Hannibal casually walks into the crowd to follow Dr. Chilton to his next meal gave me chills and made me cheer. The actor playing Dr. Chilton was really good, his character was so pompous, petty and creepy that it made happy when l realized Hannibal was going after him. Plus Hannibal was polite, intelligent and respectful of Clarisse for the most part and almost made you like him.
It's easier to play the good guy than the villain, and it's even harder to play the "character whom you love to hate" trope.
Buffalo Bill's position and last convulsions after being shot make him look like a dying insect.
Wow that’s a perfect little detail!
I saw this movie as a kid, and it made me think every bad guy in the world had those night vison goggles and i was completely terrified of the dark for years. 😅
Clarice had to earn everything Hannibal gave her. He always tested her. She was truthful about her childhood, so he gave her the case file back. The case file where he had added the final clues and even then she had to figure out the rest by herself. This way she could claim the full credit for catching Bill. Hannibal respected Clarice, even for her addition of the fake offer to get him to help. As much as he had figured her out, so did she figure him out and he respected that.
Dr. Chilton however fell victim to his pride and forgot what Hannibal was, forgot his own rules. Not only did he not figure out anything about the case, he also... check the last scene again. Dr. Chilton was on his way into protective custody and Hannibal was already there. He had already figured out where they would bring Chilton or where he would go to hide.
i dont think he was going into protective anything...he was going on holiday it looked like
@@clarkkenttheman You'll have to listen real closely or find the script:
Dr. Chilton: "Excuse me. You got the security system all set up?"
Guy getting Chilton from the plane: "We have the big-shot security."
Dr. Chilton: "Thank you. I appreciate that."
@@Dreamfox-df6bg ahh
Great reaction.
Hannibal in the series eats the rude 🤣
The relationship between Hannibal and Clarice in the books is... complicated. I recomend you to read them and react to the Hannibal series. Mads Mikkelsen is superb in it.
I love that Anthony Hopkins doesn't blink...makes him soooo intense. Jodi foster has said many times she's was terrified of Anthony Hopkins and would avoid him in between takes. This is one of my favourite movie.
Anthony Hopkins based that character trait on a terrifying person he'd met who didn't blink much. He felt that would make Hannibal more unnerving and he was right. Such a phenomenal actor.
We ALL rooted for Hannibal to be successful in his "dinner" plans with Dr. Chilton, and if you'd have ever told me I'd be on the side of a movie serial killer, I would've said you're crazy!
At their first meeting, when he calls her a "rube" he's saying she's a hick, a country bumpkin.
He's already noted her accent, and that her purse is decent and her shoes are crap but she's trying lol.
Its only natural to root for Hannibal. Despite his "issues," he's a sophisticated, erudite, charming gentleman.
When Lecter is brought to meet with the governor he says to her, in that menacing tone of voice, "Love your suit."
Just linger on that statement for a bit and see what might be gleaned from it.
That was a clue, and this never occurred to me before. Well spotted!
32:22 "Doesnt she have a phone?" in 1993 omg 😂😂😂
If you've seen all of the Hannibal movies, or read any of the books, you learn that Hannibal & Clarice are both Orphans. So he feels a connection, a similarity to her once he finds that out. Even before he finds that out about her, he feels a similarity, a connection to her.
Also a job in the FBI is not common for women. Especially then. So her drive to be in law enforcement in general, & the FBI specifically would interest him as a psyche Doctor, & as a man.
As someone else mentioned, he hates rudeness & rude people. So even though he's a cannibal & a serial killer, he has his own code of ethics. So he picks people who are rude, snobbish, or cruel, or those who are outright evil or out for selfish gain. Anyone who is out for a profit off of his name, or notoriety or to make a name for themselves like Chilton, or who just happens to get in his way.
It was always my presumption that Dr Chiltern was going into hiding, that's why he was there. His body language suggested that and he must have known he would be a target of Lecter in the event of an escape.
Yeah same here. He was obviously fleeing or going into protective custody. It doesn't take a genius to guess that Lecter was gonna take revenge on him.
"Rube" is an insult for someone from a rural background.
Nice reaction.
I always like how Clarice never looks at camera while the men look directly at her and of course, the fine trimming Lecter does to his relationship with Clarice. He never lies to her.
And then, he sends her to Bill because he knows she can win. He was right.
An absolutely masterful film. The shots where the actors speak directly into the camera puts you right in the movie.
This movie is so so good. A suspense masterpiece. The dynamic between Hannibal and Clarice is really tense and complex and just makes you not blinks during their scenes together of anxiety and curiosity. They nailed their characters so so well.
@@danniethedemon the sequel Yes, the series I haven't. It is on my to watch list since forever
@@danniethedemon so, there was one that is Hannibal origin (something like that) that is a prequel . Then there was Red Dragon and Hannibal. There was one that it seems to be connected from the 1980s that I have not watched and a series that was supposed to follow Clarice (have not watch That one either)
Great reaction, like yalls analysis, made some interesting points. Think you guys would really like "Hannibal" (2001 movie), even though it takes alot of guff, think it does a good job as a sequel, continuing the story, and developing the characters, especially dr. Lecter
Name 2 of the interesting points they made
This movie was created during the greatest era of filmmaking. I miss the days of great writing, acting, and storytelling. I could re-watch this film 100 times. Thanks for sharing.
Hannibal's character had an interesting trait. He only helped someone after that person was insulted. He helped Clarice after she was assaulted by Migs in the beginning and he helped the Senator after he had insulted her. Even if HE was the person who insulted that person, he would be willing to help them moments after he committed the insult. It's such a fascinating trait.
Back when this movie was made, detective rubbed Vicks vapor rub under their noses to lessen the stench.
Oh wow!
She is stuning! You look soo good together! ❤❤
Thank you so much!!
Foster does a good job on the West Virgina accent... in the beginning of the film.
Hard to believe Bill is the same actor that plays Captain Stottlemeyer in Monk. Please watch The Frighteners starring Michael J. Fox if you haven't seen it. Peace, all 💕
Hes not there to help anyone. Hes running from Hannibal lecter. Because he knows all the terrible things that he did to him. And Hannibal is on the loose. He knows that Hannibal is going to look for him. That's why he went to that island hes afraid.
Hannibal Lecter doesn't get enough love❤ He's my favorite horror icon.
Hello Clarice. *Hannibal* is a sequel and *Red Dragon* a prequel to this movie, Sir Anthony must’ve told you when you were doing Thor together. Did you have your girlfriend for dinner after the movie?
Hannibal never actually says ' Hello Clarice ' in the film although most people quote it like it is.
@@JTs-No-Bs-Reviews No, I’m saying it to Nick
Despite her protestations, Wen is quite smart and intuitive. More reacts with her please!
3:16 "You're hitting on me?" We don't realize how often we use idiomatic expressions. I was wondering if your girlfriend understands English well enough to understand what "hitting on" someone means other than it's literal meaning of punching on them.
PS: Please don't take any offense, either of you, I don't mean any.
Red Dragon next?
It's a prequel. Tech part of a trilogy, but the sequel wasn't as good.
My dude, the way your girlfriend looks at you... You got a keeper! I wish nothing but the best for you two ☺️
It's probably vick's vapo rub they put under their noses for the smell 🙂
I know it's a terrifying movie, but you guys are so adorable!!! I hope you get married soon and have lots of babies! Great reaction! 🥰
In the Autopsy scene they just use a pungent smelling Vicks vapo rub ( cream). Like y'all said idk what variety could cover up week old rotting corpse but it would definitely do the trick for your dogs
Clarice is polite and respectful to Lecter, but stands up for herself when he is impolite and disrespectful to her. She's intelligent without being arrogant. She knows to be wary of Lecter, but is brave and determined enough to engage with him anyway. She is competent within her field of expertise, but open to learn from someone who knows more.
Lecter values all these traits - his victims are people who don't possess them.
This is in my opinion, one of the top three movies of ALL TIME. It won the big five at the oscars, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Picture, and Best Screenplay. Phenomenal work of art with amazingly complex characters and Jodie's portrayal of Clarice is something we will never see again - Clarice Starling is a very complex and relatable character who isn't overpowered, impossibly strong for her size- but rather an intelligent individual who is relentlessly embracing her femininity. Through her pure intentions and authenticity, Jodie's character became a symbol of divine power motivated by pure desires to save weaker individuals in her world. Despite the fact she will never be as physically strong as the men who tower over her, she preservers because she sees saving other innocent lives as a parallel to saving the lambs. The whole point Jodie was trying to make was that in the past, since women didn't have the strength or "heroism" that could compare to men, Hollywood often resorts to crafting lazy, unrealistic female heroines (i.e marvel women) who possess unfathomable qualities and don't come across as relatable at all. Besides this, often the only redeeming quality of women's characters in film is their attractiveness, or their relevance is limited to being as the love interest to their male costars. The Silence of the Lambs changed that when Clarice Starling appeared on screen. The producers took the time to flesh out Jodie's character, Clarice, thereby allowing this talented actress to portray an authentic female role who embodies the characteristics of someone motivated by a well-developed moral compass rather than such trivial, one-dimensional motifs (a relief for audiences). She is then juxtaposed against her male colleagues, almost all of whom are motivated purely by advancement rather than the cause itself.
The tv series Hannibal is not about this movie, but its prequel "The Red Dragon", which is a 2002 remake of the original film "Manhunter" (1986). In the 1986 version, Hannibal Lecter is played by Brian Cox. They remade the film in 2002 so ANthony Hopkins could once again take on the iconic role.
Hanging and disemboweling the cop was all smoke and mirrors to make the other cops not look to close at the other cop who’s face he was wearing…
Thomas Harris Wrote 4 books about Hannibal Lecter ( Red Dragon, Silence of the lambs, Hannibal & Hannibal Rising) Red Dragon is the prequel to Silence of the lambs ( the book was adapted TWICE as both Manhunter (80s) and later under its original title Red Dragon) , Hannibal is the Sequel & Hannibal Rising is about the young Hannibal Lecter
This is a great reaction, and Anthony Hopkins absolutely steals the show.
If you want to see him playing a character, who relates to Life & Death in a completely different way, I can't recommend Meet Joe Black enough. It stars Anthony Hopkins and Brad Pitt, among several other stellar cast members, and quietly digs deeply at the meaning of life and connection. Perfect for October or April viewing. When you watch it, you'll know why, lol.
@@justindenney-hall5875 Agreed! Has to be done by the right person, though, and I think Nick has the emotional depth to really "get" MJB. Hope we get our wish!
I saw this in theater when it came out, I was literally on the edge of my seat for the last scenes, in the basement..That doesn’t happen often enuf anymore. Luv you guys, keep at it! ❤
Spoiler: Dr. Lecter was Starling's psychiatrist, and he cures her by linkin her trauma to the saving of Catherine, and helping her to do that and catch Bill.
Not only did Lector pick one handcuff, he picked both!
"Does she not have a phone?" No, cell phones did not exist, at least in that situation. She could have used his landline to call if he had one but she would also be concerned with the safety of Catherine.
The Hannibal show is a prequel to the events of Red Dragon, The Silence of the Lambs, and the film Hannibal. The show is before Hannibal is caught. And... you'd think Jack Crawford would learn not to send trainees to Hannibal but, apparently not 😂
Hannibal is very against people who are derogatory, demeaning, or just downright discourteous. There's a reason the show's tagline is 'Eat the rude' so the fact Clarice treats him politely and like a human being even while standing her ground against his attempts to test her likely contribute to his fondness towards her. That and the way her mind works.
He also has very finely tuned senses.
Buffalo Bill is one of several fictional serial killers partially based on Ed Gein, a real murderer and grave robber who really did skin women and try to make a 'woman suit' - and many other things. Lampshades, belts, cushions, masks, etc. Norman Bates from Psycho and Leatherface in Texas Chainsaw Massacre also took inspo from him.
Watch "Hannibal" which continues the story of Clarice and Hannibal some 10 years later.
🔪🍷🦌Petition For Nick To Watch NBC's Hannibal🦌🍷🔪
Rube: A country bumpkin.
Check out the next in the series, "Hannibal"; Ray Liotta is a fellow FBI agent. Even some Italian history thrown in!
The series Hannibal is set in the events leading up to the first book, Red Dragon, and then the events leading up to Silence of the Lambs (the showrunners were not able to secure the rights to SotL). Do read the book, but read Red Dragon first (it's not a prequel, rather that SotL is the sequel to Red Dragon). I highly recommend the Hannibal series, it's really well done, and Mads Mikkelsen is wonderful in the role (as is everyone in the cast). In answer to the question, he does generally kill rude people (or people who are in his way for whatever reason).
Great reaction! So . . . Hannibal's first appearance was in the book Red Dragon (made into a movie called Manhunter/then POST Silence remade as Red Dragon with Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal). Both books, Red Dragon and The Silence of the Lambs are excellent thrillers. I HIGHLY recommend watching the movie Manhunter. It's a Michael Mann movie with a different Hannibal, but an AMAZING killer--The Tooth Fairy, played by Tom Noonan.
Hopkins performance is legendary, and likely would not have been as impactful without Jodi Foster's performance to play off of. Chilton I think plays a vital role in the film as well. It's an interesting dichotomy of Chilton treated as valuable members of society, while Lecter is too capable to even be allowed to interact with society. It seems like a statement about how society views those who play by the rules, and those who make their own.
FYI a rube is kind of like a country bumpkin. A simple and not well refined person.
He had what are known as black-out lights. Something sealing all light from penetrating the windows. Either his shots or hers blew out those window covers.
In the book, what they put under their nose is camphor. Basically Vicks Vaporub.
I keep meaning to watch the tv show but I haven't got to it yet. Red Dragon is a good prequel. There was a version of it made a long time ago, called Manhunter that's got a completely different tone. The pre-prequel, Hannibal Rising is very interesting. Originally it was going to be called Behind The Mask, & it was written as a prequel to show how Hannibal became what he became. A lot of it is taken a lot from the sequel novel Hannibal, which details his history in more depth. I've noticed that some people have mentioned watching the movie version of the sequel Hannibal, and honestly, I think those people must have only watched the movie and not read the book. The film actually infuriates me, because they originally used ending in the book... and then they rewrote that ending solely because Jodie Foster didn't believe that her character would behave in the way that the character in the book does, and she had the cachet to force them to rewrite the ending, but then she backed out of the project. Julianne Moore took over, and I think did a very good job portraying a more hardened and older Starling... but they kept the ending the way they'd rewritten it, which really frustrates me as a psychologist. Because honestly, the last few chapters of the novel are among the most inspiring and uplifting psychological treatises I've ever read. A real celebration of the elasticity and eternal optimism regarding human nature, for all our faults... which kind of touches on your analysis about his motives in this film. But then, when you are into psychology, it's hard to get around the mentality that no one is beyond saving, partially because you have to believe that to do your work. So I'm really actually furious with the way they ended the movie, because in my opinion, it takes a fascinating character like Hannibal and turns him into a cardboard cutout horror movie villian, and that is really a wasted opportunity to me. But your mileage may vary.
Apparently, Anthony was so scary that Jodie was afraid of him irl
The salve below the nose is likely Vick's Vapor Rub (Extremely strong menthol odor).
I love your friend's discussions.. Do more reaction with her..😊🌺
A wonderful observation about HL wanting to help Clarice.... Never heard that theory, but it makes sense... and it's quite poignant and touching. It gives the whole relationship and story more reverence. Thank you!
Should watch the sequel Hannibal. I liked it
They made a movie sometime in the late 80s called feds it's about 2 women going to FBI academy, ita all about women trying to be in a man's world and the 2 women couldn't be any opposite but thry show how valuable any woman can be in a mans world
he is intrigued as a thing to do. then it is over and he moves onto the next amusement. he likes the mental exercise of coaching her puzzle solving skills.
You guys are very cute and your gal is extremely astute.
The 1st movie in the series is Manhunter, a Michael Mann movie. Red dragon was a remake of Manhunter
This was such a great reaction, thanks!
Clarice is the type of woman he cannot easily manipulate, because she's so smart. And also she's so beautiful and so much younger. It's impossible for him to have her, and that's why he likes her, the ultimate challenge.
'Does she not have a phone to call someone?' #1991
The cream they put under their noses at the morgue is an ointment similar to Vicks VapoRub (I think I read that in the book)
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If you want another, earlier version of Lector, you need to try Manhunter (1986). It was remade years later into Red Dragon (2002), and is criminally underrated. Brian Cox plays a more realistic and bitter version of Lector, and he steals every scene he’s in.
The actor playing Buffalo Bill is in the TV series Monk starring Tony Shaloub. He plays Monk’s boss.
The stuff they put under their nose is mentholatum. (Vicks vapor rub is the best known brand name). My grandmother would use it on me when i was sick as a kid. Rub it on your chest so you breath in the vapor. It's used to clear up chest congestion. But it will numb your sense of smell.
After watching the movie, I never looked at lotion the same way. half the time I put lotion on, I think, it rubs the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again.
You're Nick? I thought you were Thor? WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH THOR!?!? IMPOSTER!!
Vicks is what they spread under the nose. its so strong smelling thats all you tend to smell but clears your sinuses so you can still breathe.
The story was inspired by the time the FBI asked Ted Bundy to create a profile for the green river killer, when they eventually caught him they realized that Bundys profile was pretty accurate. The scene where bill kidnaps Catherine is inspired by Bundy who would fake having a broken arm and act like he was struggling to get something into his car so women would offer to help then he would hit them over the head and push them into his car.
The character of Buffalo bill was inspired by a few serial killers but most of all Ed Gein who besides killing a few people would also dig up recently buried bodies and make things using their body parts, he made a pair of gloves and a lampshade out of human skin and furnitures out of bones and skulls.
I recently found out that the actors who played Bill and Catherine actually dated during the filming of the movie.
Jodie foster said that the line where Hannibal insults her shoes wasn’t in the script and neither was the line where he insulted her accent,she said it really stung when Anthony Hopkins said that about the accent she worked hard to perfect.
I heard Anthony Hopkins wasn't even acting, he was just minding his own business and the director told he camera crew to get it on film 😂
Jokes aside, it is an insane movie and a great performance by Jodie and Anthony, it is crazy to think there are people like hannibal lector in the real world
The entemologists are at the Smithsonian Museum Of Natural History in Washington, D.C. (Da Capitol, Da City, Da Circus).
The first time i watched the tv show monk and realized the captain is buffalo bill that really messed with me
she watched the show? oh she is cool
One other thing I wanted to mention: You inquired a couple times about the relationship between Hannibal and Clarice....Hannibal respects Clarice because she is different from all of the money-hungry, insatiable male police officers who are after glory- Who get a rise out of saying they spoke to the great Hannibal Lecter while not being actually brave enough to converse with him authentically. They think of him as less than human, and only care about advancement. Because of this, Hannibal has come to know the FBI as a corrupt field full of corrupt officers, therefore he feels no need to give them any respect since they can't even look him in the eye. But then Clarice comes along. Instantly, she gives him respect, calling him "Doctor Lecter," being "courteous and receptive to courtesy". Hannibal is surprised she does not back down, especially since she is a woman in a very masculine career, something he already admires her for. He expects that, after he insults her, she will not come back, just like all the other cops. But she does come back, in the pouring rain, and suddenly his opinion of her soars. Nobody has ever exuded such passion for saving these victims like Clarice before. He offers her his towel, likely one of his only possessions, because he sees her goodness, her intelligence, her drive. He revels in her remarkable frankness and honesty, two things he values very highly. In the very last scene, in Memphis, is when he is truly moved by her person. In the Memphis scene, is when he truly becomes not only interested in her, but admires her deeply. Her emotional retelling of her childhood trauma about saving the lambs is what allows him to understand the goodness of her- She is truly a selfless, caring person in a world so cold and unforgiving. He changes him, and makes him believe in the goodness of humanity. THAT is what he respects about her the most, above her intelligence and respect: That she has a good heart. These lambs *are* the girls in a metaphorical sense, which is why he asks if saving Catherine will "make the lambs stop screaming." In the last scene, when he says goodbye to her, you can see tears welling up in his eyes. He cries because he sees her goodness, and knows therefore that she will never make it in the corrupt world of the FBI because of her refusal to stoop to unethical means in order to achieve power. This is proven true in the sequels, when Clarice’s career is tarnished because she rejects a sexual advancement made to her by her boss- Paul Krendler. Krendler makes sure after this she always gets the worst assignments and never advances because she refuses to sleep with him. He also believes Starling “robbed him” of the glory of catching Buffalo bill and is jealous that a woman, and a rookie at that, beat him to the punch. In that moment in Memphis, it’s as if Hannibal is able to see into the future, and predict her self-destruction at the hands of the FBI. He cries because he believes this is the last time he will ever see her again. He cries because he knows she is too good for the FBI, and for the patriarchal, corrupt system, yet he knows she will always blame herself for her imminent failure. (Clarice wanted to save Catherine Martin, but the FBI wanted to catch Buffalo Bill.) Her purity is a tragedy in a world so vile. For me, these two quotes from the screenwriter and director put all the underlying messages and dynamic rapport of TSOTL into an fascinating perspective:
*“These are two extraordinarily gifted thinkers engaged in a tremendously important conversation. At last, a mind came into his field that was worthy of verbal and mental intercourse. I don’t know that sex has any place in any of this. I mean, yes he’s a man and yes she’s a woman; he’s very handsome and she’s very beautiful, but so what? These are minds at work here. There’s an eroticism in the thought process that transcends any kind of physical eroticism that might be between the two.” - Jonathan Demme (Director)*
*“The scenes between Lecter and Clarice are basically seduction scenes. They play, oddly enough, as if they were lovers. They only touch one time in the entire movie, in their last scene when he says goodbye to her- when as he hands her back her notes, he touches her finger. And it's almost a shock to the audience, when they touch. But these scenes, you would approach almost as if you were writing a sort of courtship between two lovers." - Ted Tally, Screenwriter.”*
The prequel Red Dragon was made twice. As Mindhunter in the 80s. And Red Dragon post Silence with a much bigger budget. I like both of them. Different directors and actors, two versions each with its own look.
Fun fact : Buffalo Bill is also Paul Walkers boss in the first Fast and Furious movie.
Still the third of only three films to win all of 'The Big 5' Oscars, more than 30 years ago now. Best Picture, Best Director, Best Leading Actor, Best Leading Actress and Best Screenplay.
Hannibal Rising gives a lot of insight into his character. Not the greatest film, but well worth the watch, if you like deep psychological character perspective.
If you want a more disturbing movie i reccomend tusk or human centipede both extremely disturbing,way more than this movie!
Awesome reaction/ can you please watch a movie called ANY GIVEN SUNDAY.
Watched several of your reaction video's and have enjoyed the one's I've seen. This one was a little off for me. It seemed your reaction was centered on explaining everything to your new partner. Just didn't ring true like the other one's. Maybe it will iron itself out.
A "Rube" is a derogatory term for a hill billy farmer... A country bumpkin. Probably from a farmer of rhbarb.
There are 2 versions of the prequel. the 80s version is called "Manhunter" and is by far the best. The remake is "Red Dragon". It's good, but only if you haven't seen the first.
Anthony Hopkins said he purposely did not blink.
"Oh and Senator, just one more thing... Love your suit."
-Dr. Lecter
One of my favorite movie endings.
Movie doesn’t dwell too long on this but in the books Dr. Lecter had a very good relationship with the orderly Barney. Barney was always respectful to Lecter in their dealings yet took his job of monitoring the doctor very seriously. In the book it’s implied the only reason Lecter got away via the pen is that Barney wasn’t around to do a proper search of Lecter’s person. The book ends with Lecter sending Barney a nice thank you note and tip and Barney was secure in the knowledge that Lecter wasn’t out to get him (unlike Lecter’s “old friend” )