How Anthony Hopkins Improvised as Hannibal Lecter

This video essay analyzes Anthony Hopkins' acting as Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs as well as Red Dragon and Hannibal. Anthony Hopkins was very intentional with his performance with how he spoke, stood and never blinked, but he also improvised from the script in spots that really changed the tone of the character. The Silence of the Lambs is owned by MGM Amazon Studios, and Red Dragon and Hannibal are owned by Universal Pictures. FAIR USE NOTICE: This video may contain copyright material; the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. This material is made available under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made "fair use" for the purposes such as criticism, comment, review, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that otherwise might be infringing. All rights belong to its owners. Music Used: Absention by Odonis Odonis (YouTube Audio Library) Eine Kleine Nachtmusik by Mozart (YouTube Audio Library) Doll Dancing by Puddle of Infinity (YouTube Audio Library) Earth Appears by Brian Bolger (YouTube Audio Library) Falling Rain by Myuu (YouTube Audio Library) Waltz of the Flowers by Tchaikovsky (YouTube Audio Library) & Soft Lo-Fi [Lo-Fi Beat] by MokkaMusic / Foggy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AENPQUBJydU Music provided by "MokkaMusic" channel and https://inaudio.org Timestamps: 0:00 Anthony Hopkins 3:30 Physicality 6:05 Eyes 9:25 Improvisation/Vocal Delivery #anthonyhopkins #hannibal #lecter