Why is The Silence of the Lambs called a classic?

The difference between The Silence of the Lambs and the sequel Hannibal is the difference between art and mediocrity. In terms of expression, the horror of Lamb is not made of blood, brains and human liver, but is carved with a lot of details: breathing, underground prison and the murderer's perspective; Thematically, the horror of lamb is not a third-rate old terrier that eats people, but a real fear that everyone has to face-the resistance from the bottom of society, the discrimination and threats that women encounter, overwhelming violence, irresistible bondage and absolute loneliness. The whole movie is very symbolic, and every detail is meaningful. This is a truly excellent horror film, which goes straight to your heart. Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins's performances are immortal works, so there is nothing to say. The two actors fully understand the nature of their roles and show themselves impeccable. Foster finally shows his vulnerability and helplessness in the darkness of Buffalo Bill's basement, which is the scariest moment in the whole film, comparable to the ending of The Old Man and the Sea. Hopkins' stage play skills have been fully demonstrated in this film, and the exaggerated style is just suitable for Rick's performance. By the way, recommend his Othello, BBC 198 1 version, whose acting skills can drive you crazy. There are several fixed patterns in the visual design of the film, which are in harmony with the above parallel themes. Please note that when Stalin approaches Leda in his cell and Buffalo Bill in the basement, he must climb down the stairs and pass through a heavy door, which symbolizes that Leda and Buffalo Bill are in hell. Note that the picture of the film seems to be looking at clarice all the time, because the camera is imitating the eyes of the man around her; When she enters a dangerous place, the camera often waits for her in the place instead of following her. Pay attention to the repeated use of red, white and blue in the film: these three colors appear in many places of the FBI, and the cars in the warehouse are covered with red and white flags, and the flags of the same color are scattered in Bill's nest. Even the graduation cake at the end of the film is red, white and blue (the icing on the cake made by the American eagle is reminiscent of Lecter's painting of nailing a security guard to the cell wall, and the terrible shape of the security guard's open arm is like an eagle spreading its wings). The soundtrack of the film also echoes the theme from beginning to end. Breathing sounds are heard from time to time in the film, such as when the coroner takes out the gypsy moth cocoon from Bill's first victim's throat: the key plot is often accompanied by rumbling and distant crying as if from underground, and the sound is too low to be heard; Sometimes there is the sound of a heart monitor. An important reason for The Silence of the Lambs's popularity is that the audience likes Hannibal. On the one hand, lecter likes Stalin, and we don't think he will hurt her. On the other hand, he helped Stalin chase Bill, a wild bull, and helped her rescue the imprisoned girl. In addition, the audience's love for Lecter is also attributed to Hoops King's low-key and brilliant acting skills, and this role was interpreted by him with great wisdom and personality.