How Anthony Hopkins Improvised as Hannibal Lecter
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Top Comments (10)
When Anthony Hopkins first received the script for Silence of the Lambs. He initially thought it was a children's story. Such an incredible performance.
I am Deaf, and when I saw this movie, I was terrified by Lecter. His facial expressions and disposition totally frightened me, without even hearing him.
“I do wish we could chat longer, but I’m having an old friend for dinner.”
One of the best performances of all time. Anthony Hopkins deserved the Academy Award and praise he has gotten from this performance. Great video man, hope you’re doing well. Take care!
I like that he didn't bother 'researching' serial killers for the role. The most iconic killers have very singular personalities, completely in their own world, so emulating one makes little sense from an artistic standpoint.
An added testimony to his acting skill is that he actually terrified his supporting actress.
I love the fact that he said it was too distasteful researching these serial killers.
The audience doesn't blink either when Hopkins is present. And mostly don't breathe either. Utterly commanding and mesmerizing.
I never knew Hopkins had added so much of his own ideas / improvs into the character. Genius actor
This is a masterclass on acting. This film absolutely deserves the title of best suspense/horror of all time. Simply timeless
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Top Comments (10)
When Anthony Hopkins first received the script for Silence of the Lambs. He initially thought it was a children's story. Such an incredible performance.
I am Deaf, and when I saw this movie, I was terrified by Lecter. His facial expressions and disposition totally frightened me, without even hearing him.
“I do wish we could chat longer, but I’m having an old friend for dinner.”
One of the best performances of all time. Anthony Hopkins deserved the Academy Award and praise he has gotten from this performance. Great video man, hope you’re doing well. Take care!
I like that he didn't bother 'researching' serial killers for the role. The most iconic killers have very singular personalities, completely in their own world, so emulating one makes little sense from an artistic standpoint.
An added testimony to his acting skill is that he actually terrified his supporting actress.
I love the fact that he said it was too distasteful researching these serial killers.
The audience doesn't blink either when Hopkins is present. And mostly don't breathe either. Utterly commanding and mesmerizing.
I never knew Hopkins had added so much of his own ideas / improvs into the character. Genius actor
This is a masterclass on acting. This film absolutely deserves the title of best suspense/horror of all time. Simply timeless