The Silence of the Lambs (1991) | *FIRST TIME WATCHING* | Movie Reaction | Asia and BJ 

When Anthony Hopkins attended the premier of this film he took his Mum. She said that she looked at him half way through and she was actually scared of him in real life. That is a sign of good acting.

"I'm having an old friend for dinner" one of the most sinister lines

The sequel is called “Hannibal” and there is also a prequel called “Red Dragon”. Both are phenomenal films that are worth a watch.

The slurping sound Anthony Hopkins makes after saying he ate the guys liver was completely improvisation. The look on Jodie Foster's face was real. This movie is absolutely terrifying!

I laughed so hard when Asia said "give me the blanket" and BJ says" no, give it to me". Y'all are so fun to watch.

Anthony Hopkins was only on screen for less than 20 minutes and gave one of the most memorable Oscar-worthy performances of the decade. I'm glad you all finally got to experience this film!

Fun Fact: Precious the dog's real name was Darla and she was also in Peewee's Big Adventure, Coming To America, The 'Burbs, and Batman Returns. A great little resume for a great little dog.

I laughed my butt off when BJ reacted to Buffalo Bill dancing, saying "he's socially awkward". Classic!

It won 5 Oscars: Best Picture Best Director, Jonathan Demme Best Actor, Sir Anthony Hopkins Best Actress, Jodie Foster Best Adapted Screenplay, Ted Tally. It was the first and only Horror Thriller film to win Best Picture.

The look on your faces during the ambulance scene when you realized it was him was priceless!!!

Fun fact : there's only 3 movies in history that win "big five" (5 categories of oscars) and The Silence of the lambs one of them.

Anthony Hopkins said in an interview that, in order to turn up the unnerving presence of Hannibal Lecter, he decided to avoid blinking for the entire performance. Almost no one noticed this prior to hearing about the interview but it effectively creeped out everyone who watched it. Pure brilliance 😳!

The “ old friend for dinner” getting off of the plane on vacation is the Dr from the prison. You guys are so much fun to watch, when I know what’s coming and you don’t!

Fun fact: Jodie Foster said in an interview that from the very 1st day of filming, she was so scared of Anthony Hopkins that she never spoke to him and completely avoided him off-set until the very last day of filming. He approached her at lunch and asked her why. He found it very amusing. BTW, she did not play Agent Starling in the sequel.

Asia saying, "He (Hannibal) will not be hissing at me." was funny af.

I know how great Hopkins was. We all know. But the older you get, and the more you watch it, you realize how absolutely brilliant Foster was. She was so dam good in this it's ridiculous. I rewatch it just to watch some if her scenes at this point because it's some of the best acting I've ever seen. And I'm super critical. When she says, "and they were screaming" while telling the Lamb story, it's just a masterclass. So realistic

The actor who played Buffalo Bill is the same actor who played Captain Stottlemeyer in the TV series MONK, he is a great actor. Also, the "old friend" that Hannibal was referring to was the psychiatrist that was studying him throughout the movie.

Did you guys notice the amazing camera work? The characters seem as if they are talking to you directly and breaking the fourth wall in key conversations. The camera angle is the actors looking directly at you and talking as if you are in conversation there with them. Amazing movie.

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 intrest 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(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.

It’s official, you guys are by far my favorite reactors. I love movies so I love watching people react to my favorite ones. There’s a lot of couples on RU-vid doin this but you guys are doing it perfect. Thanks for giving me smiles & laughs. ❤

LOL the look on his face when lector sat up in the ambulance and took that cop's face off. You were like oh hell no.

This movie has a prequel called Red Dragon. It shows how Hannibal was originally caught. It is slightly different, but it is also an amazing movie. One of the best prequels I’ve ever seen. Please react to it!

This is one of the Most entertaining reactions I've ever seen. Y'all are priceless!! 😄 🤣 😂

I have been binge watching you all's reactions for two days, I love them so much. It's 5:58 AM and I've been watching these since two this morning.

I don't think any other actor could've done this role justice!!! Anthony Hopkins is amazing!!

This movie is incredible. The character of John Crawford was based on real-life FBI criminal profiler John E. Douglas. He also served as inspiration for Netflix's Mindhunter.

You guys are awesome!!! It is so refreshing to see someone on the internet that is genuine honest and real!! I'm 56 years old from Detroit so the movies are watching I have seen dozens and dozens of times and your reactions are absolutely priceless and honest!! Keep it up and I will keep watching!!! Thanks again!

This is one of the best movies ever made! Anthony Hopkins, and Jodie Foster, it's truly gold. Love that you guys reacted to it!

The books are brilliant and this adaptation honours the source material so well. Hopkins just chews the scenery, no pun intended lol. Films this good are ageless and deserved all the Oscars.

I told you this on every film so far, but I gotta say it AGAIN! I have watched y'alls music reactions forever, and I watch a lot of other music & film reaction channels, but Y'ALL are SO SO SO SO SO FUN to see these films with. I've always known what an beautiful couple you are together, but seeing how you interact with one another in a different media is priceless. I feel like I'm just hanging out eating some 🍿 popcorn on the couch with two great friends! Each week I can't wait to see what movie pops up next! I get so excited inside because I already know what's coming in the film & anxiously anticipate what your reactions will be! I'm so happy you chose to do this channel! Just like with music, your journey of amazing films has just begun! Grab your blanket & some popcorn and know for sure, Jen's along for the ride. 📽🍿❤️

My favorite movie of all time! One of the very few movies to win the 5 big Oscars (best picture, directing, female and male lead, and screenplay!) This movie is a masterpiece!

Anthony Hopkins was terrifying as Hannibal Lecter. He’s a phenomenal actor. Another of his movies that I think you would like is Amistad.

I consider the fact that I saw this movie in the theater a badge of honor.

This is one of my favorites. So much tension in that finale act. That moment when Jame Gumb opens the door and it's Clarice there and not a squad's worth of law enforcement. The actors all did such an amazing job bringing these characters to life. My favorite Jodie Foster role. My favorite Anthony Hopkins role. My favorite Ted Levine role. So happy you enjoyed this one too!

The name Hannibal Lecter is really interesting. Hannibal was the general who led his troops over the Alps to fight the Romans, so it implies both strength and tenacity, while Lecter is Latin for "reader", so it implies someone who can see what is hidden.

“Heeeeee’s… outofhismind” got me!😂

11:50 Anthony Hopkins was only on screen for around 20 minutes of this movie, but he just dominates it with his performance. There were people that were just terrified of him after this performance, but he is an amazing actor with a lot of other great roles. I hope you get to watch him in something else too. Bram Stoker's Dracula, Amistad, The Mask of Zorro, Meet Joe Black, Instinct, Hitchcock among many many more. He plays Odin in the Thor movies and he plays Dr. Robert Ford in the Westworld tv series. Of course he does play Hannibal Lecter a couple more times too. In the movies Hannibal and Red Dragon.

I can hardly wait to see you guys react to this psychological masterpiece. I recall watching this on the big screen the day it came out. I was disturbed for days, Lol! No covering your eyes Asia!

"I'm having an old friend for dinner." One of the best lines ever written! So fun (!) to get the feels again with you!

Great. Your reactions were so natural... I felt like I was seeing it again for the 1st time! And, hilarious too. "Now, he's in a nutshell." "He's upgraded!" ;

I've loved all your movie reactions. Another psychological thriller is Seven with Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt, and Gwyneth Paltrow. Great movie

One of the famous sound effects used in movies is the "Wilhelm Scream." This channel has introduced us to the "Asia Scream." I imagine we'll hear it again tonight. For another movie that has some scary moments but is mainly a suspense film try "Psycho" by Alfred Hitchcock. It's very famous so you may have already seen it. If not, it's well worth a look. And, it contains one of the most notorious scenes in cinema history.

It rubs the lotion on its skin, or else it gets the hose again. A phrase burned into my mind.

Michelle Pfieffer was offered the Clarice role but turned it down and Foster took it. Michelle had done a few other Demme films, he liked her and wanted her in the film- Jodie knew this was something special and ran with that all the way to her 2nd Oscar.

Asia says I don't want THAT dog!" Cracked me up.

I know there's a lot of work behind these movie reactions. Decorations, the editing. Thanks for all the hard work and dedication!

I met Anthony Hopkins on a train in London. He came into the carriage and sat down opposite me, I recognised him immediately. I called him by his screen name in the movie "The Worlds fastest Indian". Burt Munro. He recognised my Kiwi accent immediately (the movie is set in New Zealand) and we had a conversation. A very nice friendly bloke.

Just clarification, Buffalo Bill was not Lector's patient. The guy whose head was found in the car was Lector's patient and Buffalo Bill was that man's lover. He learned about Buffalo Bill through things his patient had told them about their relationship.

Probably my favorite movie ever. When this came out, I was doing my graduate school practicum in counseling psychology. Because of what he said about "what is each thing unto itself, what is its nature"........read Marcus Aurelius. So I did. I bought the Diary of Marcus Aurelius, and it was actually helpful in understanding psychological problems. Anyway, great movie.

You guys are in for one hell of a journey. There are so many legendary movies, actors, performances, stories to experience. Can't wait until you start knowing names and make references the more you watch. Everyone should know who Sir Anthony Hopkins is, truly a one in a lifetime actor.

Great movie. A student of mine, who took my exercise class was a Publicist, and invited me to the NYC premiere before general release of the film. I didn't sleep for a week. After 20+ years, it stands up well. A classic. Really enjoy watching with you guys!

Asia - "Next time we just need to do a phone visit!!" LOVED it!!! And right on!!!

Another brilliant reaction, guys!! Anthony Hopkins & Jodie Foster earned their Academy Awards that year. Demme is a great director who also directed PHILADELPHIA w/ Tom Hanks & Denzel Washington. The man also directed the comedy MARRIED TO THE MOB w/ Michelle Pfeiffer. It's silly and sweet. All of them I used to have on VHS 📼. Again, terrific reaction you two! Always a treat to watch you! Later 🙋🏾‍♀️

At around @30:30 during the infamous & iconic Buffalo Bill ‘Goodbye Horses’ make•up & dance scene->“He’s out of his mind.” Completely The writer Harris & movie director Johnathan Demme created a multi-dimensional & byzantine antagonist that was played to perfection by actor Ted Levine. I saw an interview with Ted Levine who said he gets very nervous & anxious during auditions so he immerses himself completely into the character to fee himself of the anxiety. Apparently he was so scary & convincing as we see him onscreen in the actual audition that it freaked everyone our which led to him being hired on the spot after a single audition. That’s pretty incredible if you think about it because it can take months with thousands of auditions & actors. The interview is on YT. Sadly Ted Levine did such a good job in the role that he was typecast for several years. Also there is a story that apparently when Ted Levine was so upset & unnerved by the scene where he is mock laughing at the victim in the well that he got upset & started to tear up which director Johnathan Demme loved so much because it showed a glimpse of empathy from Buffalo Bill lensing even more credence & complexity to the serial killer. This is why he calls his victims “it” so it dehumanizes them. The implication is that Buffalo Bill started empathizing for the girl indicating a sliver of humanity remaining in the monster. Just brilliant stuff. Jodie Foster & Anthony Hopkins said filming the movie was emotionally taxing & disturbing. It’s easy to see why. It’s such a tremendous film that still holds & creeps you out no matter how many times you see it.

Sir Anthony could teach a class on doing more with less. He's very restrained in this film, sometimes quite literally, yet he dominates every scene in which he appears. The cold, dead eyes. The controlled voice which he uses like a weapon. It's not at all surprising that he was awarded for this role. The rest of the cast played their roles to perfection as well. It's actually sort of a shame that they were outshined so completely. Have a nice day all.

Both Anthony Hopkins (Hannibal) and Jodie Foster (Clarice) won Best Actor and Best Actress Oscars and the film won the Best Picture.

Love Asia's reactions and facial expressions during scary movies. priceless

BJ talking calmly and Asia covering her eyes and peeking is the most awesome thing on you tube…tytyty 😊

I was 20 years old when I first saw this movie at a friends house. The friend lived 3 miles away, at most. After the movie, I drove home with the dome light on in the car.

Great reaction. Another great movie. This is one of those movies where each time you watch it you notice another detail. Next movie..."My Cousin Vinny" one of the funniest movies...and you can watch it 100 times and enjoy it each time.

Flight: Denzel Washington at his finest. He should have won an oscar for this not only training day.

Watching with you was like getting to watch it for the first time all over again. Thanks for sharing your reaction with us.

One of the best films ever, with one of the most iconic performances ever. Antony Hopkins is on screen for less then 15minutes, yet you feel he is in the whole movie. And he won the Oscar for his outstanding performance. At the time, Silence of the Lambs was one of the few films (if I remember right), to win the "big 5" at the Oscars - Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Hopkins), Best Actress (Foster), and Best Screenplay. Masterpiece.

Fun fact: Anthony Hopkins snuck into a theater and watched people's reactions to the movie when it came out. After the film was over, he crept up behind a woman and spoke like Hannibal and asked her if she liked the movie and the woman screamed out loud in the theater . Now that's a scare prank.

Yes. There is a sequel. You need to also watch "The Usual Suspects."

Great reaction as always guys. Also you went into it “winging it” as you proclaimed. This is the perfect way for such a film. Going into Silence of the Lambs without any foreknowledge, presuppositions, or expectations is the ideal set up. With a movie such as thst can have twists, turns & unexpected surprises, it makes it all the more thrilling, enjoyable & rewarding. I’d say this is especially so for the genre & this film in particular.😉👍🤘

You two are way more entertaining to watch than the movie! I love how into this movie you were! Thank you so much!❤️

The "Hannibal" tv show is super good to. I never thought another actor could play Hannibal because to me Anthony Hopkins is the GOAT at playing him but Madds Mikkelson is really really good as him in the tv show.

The old friend for dinner was the psychologist from the jail. Great reaction.

1992 Oscars: Best Picture Best Actor Best Actress Best Director Best Adapted Screenplay Best Sound Mixing Best Film Editing

I saw this in the theaters, and let me tell you, the entire packed theater was freaking out during the entire movie. Awesome film & awesome experience

The 10:40 mark of this reaction is a cinematic triumph !!! 🔥😂 Asia’s jaw was on the floor

Asia squealed, that's a WIN! Lol🤣. A great reaction to a great psychological "thriller"! 😊

I’ve seen this film so many times but I had so much fun watching you guys watch it. So thank you. This is the uniting power of film. It brings us all together. Btw the sequel is called HANNIBAL and Clarice Starling is played by brilliantly JULIANNE MOORE and of course ANTHONY HOPKINS played HANNIBAL THE CANNIBAL brilliantly again.

Need to react to more classics: Halloween, The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, Ferris Buellers Day Off, The Goonies, Thelma & Louise, The Rocky movies, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Goodfellas, Scarface, Dirty Dancing, My Cousin Vinny, Planes Trains & Automobiles, A Bronx Tale, Heathers, The Shining .....

I’ve watched this probably 100 times. I still have the VHS tape. And I just caught myself holding my hand up to cover my phone screen during the guard attack scene. That’s how freaking good this movie is.

Great reaction! This is still one of my favorites movies of all time, with Hannibal he has a way of drawing you in when he is talking. Sir Anthony Hopkins is such a great actor and one my personal favorite actors. Psychological horror are my favorites, people are much scarier than Jason, Freddie, Micheal Myers combined.

I really enjoyed your reaction to this movie. I reacted the same way when I saw it for the first time on Turner Classic Movie channel, back in 2005😀....a LONG time ago. This movie does keep you on the edge of your seat. FYI....in the first scene when Clarice visits Dr. Lecter and she sucks his teeth at Clarice....Anthony Hopkins added that to the script....that's GOOD acting. You have a new subscriber!

Ive been literally watching yall all day. Literally all day. Just moved into an apartment with my girlfriend in hopes of having a stable home life. She worked and came home but couldnt pry me from the screen to watch yall. Keep uploading and keep living well with blessings. Much love from Cody in Houston, TX. ❤

I really enjoyed your reactions to this. Sir Anthony Hopkins is a genius at acting. one of my favorite movies of his besides this is Legends of the Fall.

I came across you two for the first time only last night. You’re wonderful ! ❤️ Can’t wait to catch up with your older reactions, and plan to watch all of ( if not most) your future shows. You guys are fun 🤩

15:42 It’s not he’s just staring into space, he’s analyzing her body language, he knew she was lying but played along, which is why he didn’t put much attention to her ‘generous’ offer, and instead focused on questioning her. He said it himself, he would know if she lies, so obviously he knew that offer was a lie. 16:25

I got a big ol' grin when Asia said "next time let's just talk over the phone" -- right on the money!!

This is unquestionably one of the greatest thrillers ever made 👍😜… “I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU CLARICE!!!” 😈😈😈

There is a sequel to this movie. It is called “ Hannibal “. It is great, you must check it out. There is also a prequel. It is called “Red Dragon” and is also a great movie. These are must sees. Check them out!

This will always be one of the BEST movies of all time. I saw it when I was in college (a million years ago) and the theater was pavjed. Not one empty seat. It was pin-drop quiet during the ambulance scene, and when the reveal happened, there was a huge, collective gasp. A few people screamed, there were a couple of "I knew it!" but mostly. stunned scilence. I'm so happy to find your channel!! I'll think of movies to suggest. ❤️. Just please change that Yankees hat to a Red Sox hat!!!

You both are so much fun to watch. Love the reactions to movies from my time. The man treated him like crap at the prison-well now he's having him for dinner. There's an expression "watch who you step on on your way up-because you never know what reprecussions it may cost you in the end"

Another great reaction from you, but you totally missed Who the "friend" was that Hanbal was going to have for dinner ... 😱 That line is, by the way, almost as classic as "No, I am your father." 😊

I'm sure it's already been said but Red Dragon, the prequel is also a really good movie

OMG! BJ had the blanket!!!😂😂😂

At the end Lector was following Dr. Chilton who had left the country since Lector's escape is shown getting off a plane when Lector was on the phone with Starling. He was the friend Lector was having for dinner.

It's not really a horror movie but a psychological thriller. There were hardly any jump scares yet you're kept on the edge of your seat with just a few creepy images underlined by the great score. Like in the kidnap scene, the autopsy scene and the escape scene where he beats the cop with a nightstick - you only get to see little bits and your own imagination fills in the rest, so well done. Foster & Hopkins brought to life this brilliantly realised adaptation from the gripping novel - the first enthrallingly researched bestseller that looked at the psychopathy of killers from the mundane to the truly genius who's intelligence is off the scale. So worth the read & so much more depth to every character.

It didn't seem like you caught that the "old friend for dinner" was Dr. Chilton. He was in the crowd getting off the plane that Hannibal was watching

This is a great movie and if you wanna watch another spooky-check your windows before you sleep watch “Seven” starring Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt. It is very much like “Silence of the Lambs”

My favorite part is when Asia kinda sings "Back like we neva left!" It just makes me smile, idk why.

This was THE BEST reaction to this movie I've seen yet! Really great!

This is becoming my favorite reaction channel fast! Keep it going, love watching you guys experience these amazing movies, and your takes are always enjoyable.

17:55 "It rubs the lotion on it's skin, or it gets the hose again" he would punish her by spraying her with a water hose if she didn't listen. he wanted her skin to be moisturized, and in it's best condition, so he could skin her and make a suite to wear. he didn't refer to her as a person, he called her "It". great reaction to an amazing, and terrifying film! 👍

I liked when B.J. put his arm around Asia

Y'all done good!!! I was hesitant to watch it again (the first time was not so good for me!!) but I made it through😅 It's wayyy better watching everything again with you both, your reactions and comments make me feel like I could actually watch anything with y'all... even horrors?!!😬🤭 Lets keep it going fam..FOE❤️❤️