We are all mourning the passing of acting icon Alan Rickman. His film roles mad us laugh, cry, hate him, and rethink the way we felt about characters. He was a pioneer, and when he showed up in a film, it immediately became a must-see. These are Alan Rickman's top 5 Film Scenes.
How do you make a list that settles on just five scenes in the stellar career that Alan Rickman has? This was perhaps one of the toughest lists I have ever made. So, buckle up your seat belts, it is time to go on a little journey. Here are Alan Rickman's 5 best film scenes.
5. (2-WAY TIE)
Marvin the Paranoid Android, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
I couldn't make this choice. In Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Marvin was the deadpan humor of this film. His brain was so big, that hanging out with other life was just depressing. His role was one of the only reasons to see this film. His dry banter will make you giggle with every line, so here is every Marvin line in the film.
The Metatron gets Extinguished, Dogma
This is one of my favorite scenes from a film that pushes the F-word into new heights for a religious film. Anyhow, what are you gonna do? Hit me with that fish? I loved the Metatron, the voice of the one true God, in Dogma! His wit and sarcasm is something to marvel here. Soak it in, cause it is great.
4. Alexander Dane's Panic Attack, Galaxy Quest
Can you imagine William Shatner going through the same anxiety and disdain every time he is about to enter the stage as Captain Kirk for the 6 millionth time? Alexander Dane was great! His borderline suicidal Shakespearean character was spot on in his hate for being known for a bad science fiction television show. It shines in his panic attack and his reaction to the Captain's arrival!
3. Steve Spurrier Eats KFC for the First Time, Bottleshock
Bottleshock was a little film that flew under a lot of people's radar. If you have yet to see the film, it is one of my favorites. This scene was great, and catalogs an Englishman living in France's trip to America to see if the Yank's know how to make wine in the 1970's. This whole movie is great, and Alan Rickman really plays a fantastic role. This scene is the perfect fish-out-of-water scene, which is the whole premise of the film.
2. Hans Gruber Meets McClane, Die Hard
Little did we know that after seeing Hans Gruber on the screen for the first time, that he would turn into one of the most memorable villains ever. Not a single one of us watching the film knew that Rickman, in his freshmen appearance, would become as big as he did, but Alan knew. You see it in every frame of this scene. He is almost showing off for the camera. Not too bad, for the first time.
1. Harry Confronts Severus Snape, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
This pivotal scene in the Harry Potter Franchise was a great one. It was hard fro me to settle on just one Snape scene. I hope all of you Snapeheads out there don't criticize me too much. Rickman was the embodiment of Severus Snape. There is no doubt in my mind that he was the perfect casting for the character.
Alan Rickman will be remembered forever in the hearts and minds of most movie fans. Hollywood will be hard pressed to find another actor with as much talent and love for character as Rickman. My sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Alan, we truly lost a star.
