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Rhys Ifans (movie spoiler included)

posted 15 years ago by am_buglet_82
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This movie made me a Rhys Ifans fan.
Before I saw him as William Dobbin, I had no idea Rhys was so seriously talented, as I'd only ever seen him in "Notting Hill" and "Little Nicky".

He completely blew me away in this movie :).

My heart broke for William Dobbin, and I cheered at the end when Amelia finally chased after him and they embraced.
I said out loud, "FINALLY!" :P

What are your thoughts?

-Amanda

"She will remember your heart when men are fairy tales in storybooks written by rabbits"

[–] Ilario1 14 years ago

He played Captain Dobbin really well. I fall to pieces everytime the part comes up when he asks her "Are you happy?".

I became a fan of Jonathan Rhys Meyers after this film. He was one of the cutest bad boys I've ever seen in these period pieces.

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[–] Ladybird123 14 years ago

I usually loathe the guy, but he was fantastic in this movie. I didn't even realise It was him.

[–] randommovies2002 14 years ago

Phil Glenister's portrayal in the 1998 miniseries is so much better!

[–] Ilario1 13 years ago

Philip Glenister is good in everything. But Ifans was still good in this one.

"What happens to a dream deferred?"

[–] ivana2804 12 years ago

I hated Philip Glenister's Dobbin. That man should never play nice guys. As Gene Hunt, he's lovable, as Dobbin, something about him just bugged me.

Pain is to pleasure as disco is to punk.You need to live through one to fully appreciate the other.

[–] OutForAWalkB-tch 14 years ago

I had only seen him in Enduring Love and Notting Hill, where he plays the weirdo character, but I liked him.
When I saw him in this I said, "Thank goodness! He's playing a normal guy!"
I definitely liked him in this role.

I hear the drizzle of the rain. Like a memory it falls.

[–] intofilm 12 years ago

I had only seen him in movies like Notting Hill where he was a sort of goof-ball. Then I saw "Anonymous" recently, and he was very good in that serious role. This role gave him even more range. He did an excellent job.

[–] hodie 12 years ago

He has a small part in The Shipping News, but he's good in it. I've had a crush on him since Nothing Hill.

He has a major role in Once Upon a Time in the Midlands and he is awesome in it!

"Joey, have you ever been in a Turkish prison?"

[–] Jane2005 12 years ago

I know this thread is a little old, but if you haven't seen Rhys in AUGUST RUSH, you need to. He's great in it.

-Jane

[–] Ilario1 12 years ago

Wrong Rhys.

This thread is about Rhys Ifans- Captain Dobbin

You're thinking of Jonathan Rhys Meyers- George Osborne. And yes he was great in August Rush.

"What happens to a dream deferred?"

[–] Jane2005 12 years ago

>>Wrong Rhys<<

Woops! You're right. I saw "Rhys" and I knew Jonathan Rhys Meyers was in the movie, so I assumed we were talking about the same character. Now I see Ryhs Meyers actually played George Osborne, as you noted. My bad! LOL.

Loved Rhys Ifans in Notting Hill, though ! Had no clue that was the same actor who played Captain Dobbin!

-Jane

[–] LilaInFlames 12 years ago

He's the only I watched this tripe

He looks so handsome suited up....sigh....