He was perfection. As he was in all is roles, but this one he really makes it so clear with just his face exactly how much he wants her to love him. He is so handsome and restrained and your heart breaks for him.
I met Mr. Rickman in a little chocolate shop in Toronto. He was bent over looking in a case when I walked in, so obviously I could not see him. When the clerk came in and started asking if he needed anything he started talking. I said to myself “well, that sure does sound like Alan Rickman!” When he stood up and and I saw him I was shocked. We actually started talking about chocolate. It was surreal. This was before Harry Potter made his name well known (even though people probably very well knew his face and voice) … I desperately wanted to tell someone but every time I tried to mention it that day (I was traveling solo), no one knew who that was! LOL. I kept saying “Colonel Brandon” … probably should have just said the “villain from Die Hard” LOL!!
Loved that Austen wrote that Brandon eventually got his hearts desire in his love for younger Marianne, that his patience and true love finally won her over in seeing his character. And Alan Rickman was the perfect choice.
At least it ended well for Colonel Brandon, poor Snape was the unwitting cause of the death of Lily Potter - now that was a heartbreaking story of doomed unrequited love.
I love this edit of the Colonel and Marianne; the way the warmth returns on Brandon's face as soon as he hears that Marianne is well. What a cinematic gem!
Yes!! That is a scene I love to see over and over. The acting he does in that scene is so deep and beautiful and he shows more talent in that one scene than some actors show in an entire movie. I really miss him. So sad he had to leave us so soon.
I fell in love with Alan Rickman when he played the villain in Die Hard. His voice and presence is perfect regardless of the character he is portraying. Also loved Truly, Madly, Deeply. He was a great actor and will be missed.
What's misleading is that most of the happy moments exhibited by Marianne were related to her disappointing love interest Willoughby. Rickman's portrayal of the Colonel's unrequited love is excellently relayed, and well, quite heartbreaking to watch. But Jane Austin knew her reader and that the true of heart will win out in the end. Odd coincidence, we lost this marvelous actor at the same time I lost my dear brother who had the same first name.
Forget D'arcy. Rickman's Colonel Brandon far surpasses anything the former had to offer. For any fans that haven't seen it before, "Truly, Madly, Deeply" is an amazing Alan Rickman performance.
This scene is as touching as the scene in Harry Potter before Snape dies.When he gives Harry his precious memories about his mom. A heart breaking scene when Dumbledore asks Snape:"After all this time?" and he answered:"Always". This brings tears to your eyes.
He is so missed. What a beautiful man and sublime actor; whether he played the hero or villain and what mellifluous voice. Like the late Gregory Peck it oozed out from their skin and soul like rich chocolate. I could listen to Alan recite the phone book. Like Robin Williams and George Michael, I genuinely cried when I heard Alan had died. Thank you for your gifts, we all miss you and will love you forever 💔
He is so honorable and filled with integrity in this film. The fact that she’s frivolous and stupid; can’t see the wonderful man in front of her drove me nuts! I was happy when it turned out that they were together
Alan Rickman became one of my favorite actors because of this movie; before he was just the villain in Die Hard, or Robin Hood (starring Kevin Costner) to me. Still very saddened every time I see a HP movie.
This edit is so beautifully done! I am so glad this appeared in my feed today! You make me want to watch the movie again! I love everything in this edit from the song you chose, which I like so much and is perfect for love stories, to the way you retold Brandon and Marianne's story by including scenes in which Willoughby was the original focus, changing that focus to Brandon. You are so talented! And, ah, Alan Rickman's Brandon stole my heart from the beginning. It's the kind of acting you forget there is an actor playing a character, he IS the character from the first second until the very end. That's how talented he was. So sad he had to leave us so soon... His portrayal of Colonel Brandon is unrivalled. I can't tell you how happy I was when I watched for the first time the scene where Marianne calls him by his name and thanks him after he rescued her, when she finally notices him (at long last!) and his face lights up... ! Oh the feelings! This scene and the one where he's reading are my favorite scenes. His voice was really special. Marianne's evolution was great to witness, from her annoying infatuation with Willoughby, acting foolishly, to finally realizing how wonderful Brandon is, falling in love with him, and being more mature and adult in her attitude. This wedding was one of the most satisfying ever, I was genuinely happy watching that ending scene (and the score is fantastic). We all know how great Alan Rickman was at playing grim, tormented characters, but I am glad that at least once he got to portray a caring, charming, loving man who got to marry the woman he loves. I think Alan Rickman being so talented is the reason why we find it difficult to watch him play sad scenes. Because we litteraly feel pain, and we hurt along with him as we watch him. We miss you Alan!
Alan Rickman was one of the greatest actors of all time. I still can't believe he's gone 💔 , I've enjoyed watching him in every movie. I'm so sorry I missed seeing him on the stage. And this was one of my favorite ❤ movies the cast were all incredible 😍 ❤
Oh, I absolutely love and adore Alan Rickman. Only one other actor is of equal importance in my heart even though I love and appreciate so many! I cried so hard over Robin Williams but it is David Ogden Steirs. It's in their voices and their sweet faces that make me wish so hard that we hadn't lost them too soon. In fondest memory! This was a beautiful compilation. Thank you for this.
Ya quisiera yo conseguirme a un Coronel Brandon! Ese amor tan puro y bello hacia Marian..Mi hija tiene ese nombre en honor a esa película tan hermosa! Por qué se nos fue tan pronto Alan?😣😣💕💕💕💕💖💖💖🙏🙏🙏💖💖
What woman doesn't dream of a Colonel Brandon mixed with an Alan Rickman. A gentleman, low-key and completely devoted....yes, dream on....Wonderful actor...much missed.
Those two did another movie together where she was the gardener at his French palace and it was great calm loving energy between them again. Those two were perfection on screen.
Rickman's Brandon ranks right up there with all the fantastic Darcy actors. Sigh... that lovely shaggy sandy blond hair, boyish sweet smile, and the voice!!!! Swoon....
The very first thing that I saw Alan Rickman in was truly madly deeply and I was a fan ever since. that was my favorite movie of his and this was a very close runner-up. I’m so sad that he’s not with us anymore. Truly madly deeply hits differently now that I lost my own husband to cancer this year. It’s not easy to find that movie now, but I found a DVD online and treasure it.
Alan was so handsome in this movie. I was way younger that I should have been to notice him when I first watched this movie, but still I was how can Marianne not notice?? LOL haha
kate winslet est certainement la meilleure actrice au monde de cette génération...j'ai rarement vu une actrice jouer parfaitement tout rôles confondus.
Your choice of song and the way you set the images to it are perfect! I was mesmerized inside ten seconds. Thanks a lot for the time and work you put into this video.
Harper, I've always thought this was Alan's best role. With all the tribute vids out there this 10 month old post is by far the best. I don't like cover music normally but A Thousand Years is perfect. He was always excellent, even as the wretched de Valera, but it's a great joy to see him tossing sterling in the air with Marianne in the carriage. Thanks for the video.
I loved him as Hans Gruber and even more as the Sheriff of Nottingham. My dear hubby and I have been married for 27 years. But I have always been fond of “bad boys”.
