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Silence Of The Lambs [DVD] [1991]
enlarge	Director: Jonathan Demme Actors: Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn, Anthony Heald, Ted Levine Studio: MGM Entertainment Category: DVD List Price: ~~£15.99~~ Buy New: £2.59 as of 22/11/2009 12:36 GMT details You Save: £13.40 (84%) New (24) Used (7) Collectible (2) from £2.59 Seller: encorerecords Rating: 48 reviews Sales Rank: 2792 Format: PAL Language: English (Original Language) Rating: Suitable for 18 years and over Region: 2 Discs: 1 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 113 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 UPC: 505007000706 EAN: 0505007000706 ASIN: B00005KISH Theatrical Release Date: February 14, 1991 Release Date: February 24, 2003 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.co.uk Review Based on Thomas Harris's novel, Jonathan Demme's terrifying adaptation of ISilence of the Lambs/I contains only a couple of genuinely shocking moments (one involving an autopsy, the other a prison break). The rest of the film is a splatter-free visual and psychological descent into the hell of madness, redeemed astonishingly by an unlikely connection between a monster and a haunted young woman. pAnthony Hopkins is extraordinary as the cannibalistic psychiatrist Dr Hannibal Lecter, virtually entombed in a subterranean prison for the criminally insane. At the behest of the FBI, agent-in-training Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster) approaches Lecter, requesting his insights into the identity and methods of a serial killer named Buffalo Bill (Ted Levine). In exchange, Lecter demands the right to penetrate Starling's most painful memories, creating a bizarre but palpable intimacy that liberates them both under separate but equally horrific circumstances.p Demme, a filmmaker with a uniquely populist vision (IMelvin and Howard/I, ISomething Wild/I), also spent his early years making pulp for Roger Corman (ICaged Heat/I) and he hasn't forgotten the significance of tone, atmosphere and the unsettling nature of a crudely effective close-up. Much of the film, in fact, consists of actors staring straight into the camera (usually from Clarice's point of view), making every bridge between one set of eyes to another seem terribly dangerous. --ITom Keogh, Amazon.com/I pbOn the DVD/b: On disc one, the film itself looks clinically sharp in a faultless widescreen (1.85:1) anamorphic transfer, while the Dolby 5.1 soundtrack makes the most of the chilling sound effects and Howard Shore's masterfully understated score. Unlike the Region 1 Criterion Collection, however, there is no audio commentary at all. On the second disc, the all-new hour-long "making-of" documentary features contributions from the screenwriter, producer, composer, costume designer, make-up effects people and even the moth wrangler ("There were no moths harmed in the filming!") as well as Ted Levine (Buffalo Bill) and Anthony Hopkins, who talks at length about creating Lecter. Conspicuous by their absence are Jonathan Demme and Jodie Foster. Aside from the usual trailers and stills gallery there are 21 deleted scenes, many of which are not whole scenes but deleted excerpts, a promotional featurette made in 1991 and an outtakes reel that proves the cast really did have fun making this scary picture. For those who want to scare all their friends, there's also an answerphone message from Anthony Hopkins "in character". --IMark Walker/I

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 48 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...10 Next » The First Film In The Hannibal Lecter Trilogy December 29, 2003 no1filmaddict (UK) 11 out of 11 found this review helpful Based on the bestselling novel by Thomas Harris and winner of five main academy awards, (Best Actor (Hopkins), Best Actress (Foster), Best Screenplay (Ted Tally), Best Director (Demme) and Best Picture), there can be no doubt that 'The Silence Of The Lambs' is an absolutely great movie that, by now, has secured its place in film history.pClarice Starling (Jodie Foster) is a trainee at the FBI academy who is put on a the 'Buffalo Bill' (Ted Levine) case. Eager for a lead, she seeks the help of serial killer Dr Hanibal 'the cannibal' Lecter, but in return, he demands the right to penetrate her most horrific memories, creating a wierd kind of intermacy between them.pAlthough this film is supposed to be a horror, its not really that scary as such (apart from the bit at the end where 'Buffalo' Bill is chasing Clarice in the dark basement), but some parts of it are pretty intense and two of these intantly spring to mind. The part where the dead is brought in for an autopsy, and the part where Lecter manages to break out of jail. The latter is extreamly violent and bloodthirsty, and will leave you gripping the seat. There are parts in this movie, like the two i have just described, that really make you want to hide behind the sofa, but there is somthing about it which keeps you frozen in your seat, like an invisible force field. I can't really describe it that well but if you have watched this film then you will know what i mean.pOverall, the acting is pretty amazing really. Jodie Foster was probably the best we have ever seen her, and Anthony Hopkins was absolutely extraordinary as the evil Hanibal Lecter, and it was probably his performance which got the film its five academy awards. 'Buffalo' Bill was just plain disturbing, but Ted Levine managed to make him better than he could have been.pSo, as you can see this is a spectacular film all round and when you watch it you will see exactly why it has won so many awards and has become so popular throughout the film world. Great Film December 9, 2007 Zadius Sky 7 out of 7 found this review helpful This award-winning 1991 film was adapted by Ted Tally from the 1988 novel by Thomas Harris. The film is a faithful adaptation of the novel, except for some minor changes. Personally, I prefer the film because of its dramatic scenes as well the characters, especially the infamous Dr. Hannibal Lecter. br / br /I agree with the reviewers here. This film is one of the best thrillers of the 20th century. Brilliant April 9, 2002 9 out of 10 found this review helpful Winner of the best film Academy Award "The Silence of the Lambs" is the kind of movie that makes you guess and get a fright. There are scenes that can be hard to watch, but it's so enthralling that you don't want to turn away.pA serial killer known as Buffalo Bill has been killing young women and keeping pieces of their skin. To get a profile of the killer, Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster), a bright and ambitious FBI agent-in-training, is sent to see Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) a former psychiatrist who is now locked-up and nicknamed Hannibal the Cannibal. Starling is told not to answer any personal questions, but when another woman disappears she is forced to please Lecter's weird desires because he knows exactly who the killer is and why he's done what he's done.pWhat's strange is that Lecter, as sick and evil as he is, becomes a partner to Starling. So, that means I had to root for him to a certain extent, but that's not difficult because he does have a lot of character. He could have made a great politician or a teacher had he not been such a psycho. This is one of the most complex characters in cinema. Hopkins is mesmerizing in the role and deserved his Academy Award.pThe psyche of serial killers has been something we've wanted to understand for a long time, and here we catch a glimpse. Fictional or not, it's fascinating. It's also disturbing, but that's good because since there were times where I found Lechter likeable I needed to be reminded why he was so evil. Lecter and Buffalo Bill were both killers one just had more charm. Both create a tense-filled and sometimes scary movie that leaves an impact on all who see it. It's a mature thriller that delivers the goods and one of the best films of the year. Fantastic film - fantastic DVD August 29, 2001 4 out of 4 found this review helpful This is one of my favourite ever films, but I hadn't watched it for a while until I decided to buy this special edition DVD.pEveryone surely already knows the basic plot of this film so I won't repeat it all here - all that really needs to be said is that SOTL is one of the finest thrillers ever made, with fantastic performances from Anthony Hopkins and, in particular, Jodie Foster as the trainee FBI agent.pThere are some frightening parts in the film (which you would expect, given the nature of the film), but no scene is gory just for the sake of it. SOTL is more 'in your head' than blood and guts.pAs for the DVD itself, the extras are excellent and really add to the overall package. My particular favourites are the out-takes, which show Jodie Foster getting one important line very wrong indeed, and Hopkins doing a full-on impression of Rocky (whilst dressed as Lecter - you'd have to see this to get it!)pTo sum up - a superb film on a superb DVD. Absolutely worth five stars. Excellent treatment of a first class film January 28, 2002 7 out of 8 found this review helpful The Silence of The Lambs is one of the best, most stylish thrillers ever made. Not only is it genuinely tense and at some points (the end scene in the basement!!) pretty damn scary, it also deals with the more emotional side of the characters. That is why it works so well, because we are encouraged to care about Clarice and Hannibal. The performances are astounding from both leads who are totally convincing as the young FBI agent and the serial killer. This really is one of those films you just have to see. If you're of a nervous disposition though, have something to grab hold of every now and again, when it gets a bit much!pThe only problem with this film, is the moment when Hannibal violently beats the guard to death inside his bizarre cage. It doesn't seem to ring true of Hannibal's character-you expect something more clever. However, it's in the book.pThe DVD has more extras than you can shake a stick at: documentaries, deleted scenes, out-takes, trailers, stills and a bizarre phone message from Anthony Hopkins! Excellent features make this an absolute must (as though it wasn't already!). BUY IT. Showing reviews 1-5 of 48 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...10 Next »

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