theavc: Rickman rescues: 9 movies the actor elevated just by...

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Rickman rescues: 9 movies the actor elevated just by showing up

1. The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy, “Marvin The Paranoid Android” (2005)

While the excellent-on-paper cast of the 2005 film was largely squandered, Alan Rickman’s voice portrayal of Marvin is one of the movie’s few saving graces: Profoundly glum and existentially exasperated, Rickman adds a sly twist of sardonic contempt to Adams’ iconic creation.

2. Dogma, “Metatron” (1999)

Smith wisely cast the Chasing Amy fan as Metatron, a seraphim who serves as the resolute voice of God (and what a voice!), while slyly dropping Karate Kid and Six Million Dollar Man references.

3. Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves, “Sheriff Of Nottingham” (1991)

While much of Kevin Costner’s screen time is leaden and self-important, Rickman’s sneering, scenery-chewing over-the-top villain is the only person having any fun on screen.

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