What a moving exit line from Alan Rickman's character, 'Never tell a soldier that he does not know the cost of war.' I'd see the movie again just to see that scene. That man could deliver a line.
shareHis performance was great. Maybe it is too much to ask, but an Oscar nomination for this would be nice.
shareWhy am I so sad about his death? I saw maybe five films the man was in, all mostly hat pictures in the 90's, but yet his death has hit me harder than any celebrity death in a long time. Glenn Frey comes close, to die of IBS, but Rickman was so humble. I confused him, I swear to God, with Jeremy Northam until The Tudors. Then I go to see Eye in the Sky, and holy *beep* they're sitting side by side.
He does deserve a supporting nomination. Seriously--not for sentimental reasons. He absorbs all those *beep* dancing on the heads of pins so thoroughly; the movie tells itself through his face.
I agree on all counts. He commands your attention.
sharehis death has hit me harder than any celebrity death in a long time.
I can't stand Tim Allen, and I totally understand your reticence to seeing Quest, if you are not a fan of the genre. However, I would recommend the film, without hesitation. If you can go with the the ridiculous conciet, then you will have a great time with the film. It's smart, witty, and exciting, and everyone brings their A game. I cannot recommend this film enough
I once met Rickman (Through my job), and told him, after gushing , that David Mammet described GQ, as " A perfect little film". Rickman walked away, but winked at me. I'm straight as anything, but I swear, I could have jumped him , there and then!
I agree. I didn't realise how much I'd miss him until his presence in this film. Its not over done or self-conscious or gimmicky (like, say, Jack Nicholson in A Few Good Men). He just has a way about him. I feel that there aren't many great older actors like him left that have such a unique presence.
sharedude, this last moment of his really made me intensely sad, i realised how much i will miss him in future movies. He was in my top 3 list of favorite actors. The other two are Hellen Mirren and Malcolm McDowell. It was a solid, graceful role for him. When i saw "In memory of Alan Rickman" before de credits roll up i was devastated.
shareRIP Alan
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So was I, but was already crying. Partly from the movie itself and partly because it was the end of Alan.
When I saw that dedication, I think I said out loud, "Oh my god." I couldn't understand why everyone else in the theater didn't stop for a moment of silence or something.
Actually, they completely ruined that (second) last scene with him! His monologue was something like*, "I've been to the aftermath of eight suicide bombers. What you witnessed here with your tea and biscuits was disgusting. Never tell a soldier that he does not know the cost of war."
It didn't flow at all. The last line would have been so much more powerful without that weird biscuits line. Seriously, who writes this?
*Yes, I just saw it once. Sue me if I don't have it perfect.
The ‘tea and biscuit’ comment was to retort her own use of the same language implying it was easy for him to make those decisions from a comfortable conference room.
The writing was dead on.
The reason most of us love the scene is the delivery. While Benson's words are eloquent and his voice is calm, the glare and the subtext clearly suggest that what he is thinking is more in the vein of “I've been in the trenches you haven't so shut your f’in mouth.” Yet, he never had to break of the role of gentlemen to pull it off.
I sometimes wonder if posters on IMDB actually watch the movies they post about or just have them on in the background whilst they thumb through their phone.
shareI agree, it was crappily written.
sharei was thinking of his line about the doll -- "it's time for beddy bye" :(
shareSuch a superb talent.
He is so very missed...