Alan Rickman (1946-2016): Remembering a Great Actor

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The discussion centers around the passing of actor Alan Rickman, reflecting on his career and the impact of his roles in various films. Participants share their personal memories and favorite performances, highlighting his contributions to cinema and theater.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express sadness over Rickman's death, noting his age and the cause as cancer.
  • Several participants mention specific roles, such as Hans Gruber in Die Hard and Severus Snape in the Harry Potter series, as highlights of his career.
  • One participant recalls Rickman's performance in Love Actually as their favorite movie of his.
  • Another participant references Rickman's role as Marvin, suggesting a unique take on his character in that context.
  • Some participants acknowledge their unfamiliarity with Rickman's name until seeing his picture, indicating a recognition of his talent upon learning more about him.
  • There are repeated mentions of his role in Quigley Down Under, with some participants expressing a lack of familiarity with the film itself.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the sadness of Rickman's passing and his talent as an actor, but there are varying levels of familiarity with his filmography and specific roles.

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Some participants reference specific films and roles without providing detailed context or analysis, leading to a discussion that remains largely personal and anecdotal.

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Fans of Alan Rickman, film enthusiasts, and those interested in discussions about notable actors and their contributions to cinema.

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That's sad, Die Hard was one of my favorite movies growing. He really nailed that role as the villain. RIP.
 
By Grabthar's hammer, by the suns of Worvan, you shall be missed.
 
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Very sad.
 
I can't remember a role in which he wasn't brilliant.

Edit: My favorite of his movies: Love ... actually (2003)
 
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I wasn't familiar with his name until I clicked the link to see his picture, he was such a good actor. Sorry to hear this news.
 
StatGuy2000 said:
Sad news: Alan Rickman, a highly respected character actor, probably best known for playing villain Hans Gruber in the first Die Hard film and for playing Severus Snapes in the Harry Potter films, have just died today at the age of 69 of cancer. RIP.

http://www.theguardian.com/film/201...-giant-of-british-film-and-theatre-dies-at-69
He was also the villain in "Quigley Down Under," staring Tom Selleck and Laura San Giacomo.
 
And most important of all: He was Marvin!
 
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Mark44 said:
He was also the villain in "Quigley Down Under," staring Tom Selleck and Laura San Giacomo.

Thanks for pointing that out. Never seen the film myself (primarily because I'm not a fan of Tom Selleck).
 
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jackwhirl said:
By Grabthar's hammer, by the suns of Worvan, you shall be missed.
He's great in that because he basically plays himself in an alternate reality where he was only ever cast in one role - Sporf - and isn't ok with it.