You put the lotion on it's body

I've been afraid to watch this film for some time. Horror films aren't really my strong point- I hate them and find it difficult to eat after watching them.
I was helped by having seen a small part of the French and Saunders spoof, this made it easier to laugh when Jodie Foster walks silently through the prison to find Anthony Hopkins.
I think what makes it easier to watch than other horror movies is that it is out-dated. There isn't anything to Gory or mentally disturbing about it and also that Jodie Foster's accent is really annoying, so it's easier to lose concentration and not necessarily pay full attention to what is going on.
A standing ovation for Anthony Hopkins is well deserved. A man who can play many roles and never ceases to impress. I kinda like him as a psychopath, perhaps because he is not the main evil guy and more of the supporting psychopath.
It's certainly a film to consider watching if you're not in to horror. A film that explains so much about psychopaths and serial killers, without over doing it. It's all about the portrayal of the character, not necessarily the drama in the killing.
I wont say that it's a must see film, but it is a good film nonetheless and a well made film at that.