Ah, the men in Jane Austen's novels. They are so divine, even the rascals. Film adaptations sometimes show them to the best advantage and sometimes not. Let's take a look at Colonel Brandon from
Sense and Sensibility. Whose portrayal of the handsome colonel was more sartorially resplendent? Alan Rickman in the 1996 film or David Morrissey in 2008?
Alan Rickman
David Morrissey
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I like them both because they the part their own. Put their stamp on it I guess you could say. But since I adore Rickman he got my vote.
ReplyDeleteAlan Rickman most definitely. He manages to capture the human psyche of Colonel Brandon with such feeling and his portrayal of this life-like character makes the experience all the more significant for me.
ReplyDeleteHe is a most excellent actor.
Admit that I would vote for him anyway (A.R.) because he is superb. He will always be Brandon for me as his portrayal was so psychologically, emotionally accurate - & subtle. The latter being key.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, what a great actor - no matter the film.
Alan Rickman...
ReplyDeletePerhaps, Mr. Morrissey.
No, no... Alan!
I do not know!
All right... thinking only about the word "sartorial" I have chose David Morrissey,
ReplyDeleteForgive me, Alan!
I prefer Alan Rickman's Colonel Brandon, but sartorially David Morrissey looks splendid!
ReplyDeleteOh dear, oh dear!!!
ReplyDeleteSince the decision must be based on "sartorial," not best portrayal, I'm also going to have to choose David Morrissey. Like Raquel, I'm going beg for forgiveness from Mr. Rickman.
Sigh...
Based on these pics, definitely Morrisey. You can't beat a floor length trench coat and a brace or two of pheasant
ReplyDeleteAlan Rickman is my favourite, no doubt about it!
ReplyDeleteAlan Rickman...fabulous actor, he can play anything and make you believe.
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