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I find I am upgrading my rating on films like…

posted 3 years ago by SteveG (1370)
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This. Now a ten of ten. It survives, it stands the test of time.

[–] Interlepos (1807) 3 years ago

It does, but JFK should have won best picture that year.

[–] ur4196727 (108) 3 years ago

I am averse to changing my rating after the first watch. Some films are better on multiple viewings. A bad film can become comforting if you watch it repeatedly, but it doesn't change that it is a bad film.

I liked the Thomas Harris books when I was a kid, helped by one of my best friends also reading them so it became a thing to share together. Anthony Hopkins is great as Hannibal Lector, but just thinking of the film on its own, I was a little disappointed by Silence of the Lambs.

[–] Gd5150 (11747) 3 years ago

As the years roll by and all we get is cgi barf bags of comic book remakes, a writing and acting masterpiece like Silence of the Lambs stands out more than ever.