A classic

I already saw this movie but since it was a while ago, I was quite eager to check it out again. Well, after all these years, I still ended up with the same feeling. I’m afraid. I mean, I will admit tot have to it, it is a very good movie. Indeed, it is very well made, spectacular, really entertaining and with some career best performances from Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins but, unfortunately, the story is just too far-fetched for my taste. In fact, my wife is actually a huge fan of such thrillers involving serial-killers and I'm pretty sure this movie is her favorite one in this genre. However, in my opinion, this movie precisely displays what bothers me with this genre. Indeed, while my wife might argue that those things actually really happens in real life, I tend to roll my eyes in complete disbelief. I mean, let’s start with the fact that the FBI would never send a student still in training to interrogate one of the most notorious serial-killers. However, the worst gimmick in this genre, aside the obligatory twist ending, is the whole concept of the omnipotent serial killer who hears and sees pretty much everything, can apparently predict the future and has access to a limitless amount of cash. In fact, after rewatching it, there were still some parts that still didn’t make much sense to me. I mean, don't misunderstand me, I do like this movie but even though it might be the best movie in this genre, it still uses some of his worst tricks and therefore it makes it difficult for me to be completely blown away by the whole thing. Anyway, to conclude, even though I’m not a huge fan, it is still a classic though and it is pretty much a must-see, especially if you like the genre.


7/10