Alan Rickman is my favorite movie baddie. Somehow, he plays the despicable character in such a way that you are secretly falling in love with him a little while you detest him at the same time. Let me count the ways.
Hans Grüber — Die Hard
Elliott Marston — Quigley Down Under
Sheriff of Nottingham — Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Best cheesy villain line ever: I'll cut your heart out with a spoon!
Judge Turpin — Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Those are all marvelous portrayals of evil personified, something Alan does well. And so it was surprising to see him as the tender and kind Colonel Christopher Brandon in Sense and Sensibility, yet it was another wonderful performance.
But I think that my favorite Alan Rickman role is that of Severus Snape in the Harry Potter franchise. Severus Snape is, in and of himself, a character you love to hate and that is what Alan Rickman does best.
Thank you, Alan Rickman, for making the world a little bit
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Yes, YeS, YES! I love AR! He could read me the phone book and I'd be thrilled just to hear him speak. Have you seen Truly, Madly, Deeply? Or how about him in a more funny role like in Galaxy Quest? Great FTF post!
He's been in a few movies that he was a goodie, but bad is so much better for him. Great charater actor for sure...one of the best!
He is an amazingly versatile actor. I fell in love with him in Sense and Sensibility (which I watched again recently). And yes- even when he's being bad you still kind of like him. I do think the HP series are his best roles.
I completely concur with this Favourite - brilliant choice E!
Ah yes and in Galaxy Quest I remember him well, He is a brilliant character actor, and wonderful in the HP series.
My favourite actor is still George Clooney, not necessarily for his acting, lol.
Must say I am a bit partial to Alan, especially with facial hair.
Oh I am so with you there...love Alan Rickman...my fav is "Madly Truly, Deeply' Thanks for reminding me how yummy he is.
He is amazing, isn't he! Great fav!
He has been one of my favorites for years! -Becky
I had not a clue who he was althought I am sure I have seen him play in something .I just don't watch that many movies of today. Trish
Isn't interesting how some actors almost always play "baddies" and do it so well?
They could not have chosen a better actor for Snape. I also loved him in Sense and Sensibility, and Robin Hood. What a great choice for your post--he's very worth the spotlight.
Such a great actor! Obviously Snape leads the pack with the new HP coming out this weekend, but I really loved him as the Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood - and that is the absolute best line in movie history, I think!
"it's dull...it'll hurt more your twit". ;)
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