Thanks so much for finding this, Lexi! You've made my day. I'll have to watch it once I'm home from work.
Not a problem... glad I could have been of help.
Enjoy -{
Thanks again for sharing the links! I can't lie - I did crack up during the whole snake hypnotism scene. Although was I the only one slightly disturbed by how long the camera lingered on the opera singer's breasts?
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I've enjoyed and appreciated many of Timothy Dalton's performances over the years. Oftentimes he is the diamond in a rough project unworthy of his talents.
Timothy Dalton took Heathcliff out of romantic fantasies and turned him into a bruised, suffering, grieving reality that I could relate to in Wuthering Heights. Saw it on the big screen in 1970, when I was about 12 or 13. I'd already seen the classic version on TV, but it seemed dated and silly compared to Dalton's dose of reality. Later, Dalton breathed fire into Edward Rochester in the videotaped teleplay of Jane Eyre (1983). This was the first complete and literal adaptation that I'd seen, and the second time Dalton turned a Bronte character into someone who felt real to me. His Rochester is a classic performance constructed from the ground up and from the top down in textbook fashion. Every emotional facet of Rochester is discovered and layered into the whole. Not every actor can do a dozen different things at once.
But I think my favorite Dalton character was the ignoble Dr. Thomas Rock in The Doctor and the Devils (1985). This was playwright Ronald Harwood's revision of the original Dylan Thomas script, and it provides Dalton with a character that is individually and completely his own. Dalton is positively brilliant in a very complex role. He makes it seem so easy. He has a couple of long monologues that are a pleasure to listen to. When you see Dalton as darkly charismatic and edgy Dr. Rock, you also see James Bond in him. Eon should have signed Dalton on -- and incidentally, Ronald Harwood as well -- instantly. What a difference they'd have made as a team to the Bond films.
I've been meaning to catch up with The King's Whore (1990) . Has anyone seen that?
The top 7 Bond films: 1) Dr No. 2) From Russia With Love. 3) Thunderball. 4) On Her Majesty's Secret Service. 5) For Your Eyes Only. 6) The Living Daylights. 7) Licence to Kill.
I've been meaning to catch up with The King's Whore (1990) . Has anyone seen that?
I have. Several times. Still not sure what I think of it though. Dalton is terrific and I liked Valeria Golino very much (Stunning woman. Would have made a fabulous Bond girl).
The film starts of quite well and there are some nicely shot scenes but then the film loses it way and the middle part is a bit laboured and unnecessary. Generally the film is a bit too earnest and a bit depressing, but then, its not meant to be a jolly romcom and the subject matter doesn't lend itself to much humour ... The costumes are great and there are some nice action/sword scenes .... If you can find a copy I would be interested to hear what you think.
There are plenty of clips on You Tube so you can a good feel for the film. ( It is also known as The King's Mistress )
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Here you go Tracy and Lady Rose.... a little treat for you both :x
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Thanks so much for finding this, Lexi! You've made my day. I'll have to watch it once I'm home from work.
Not a problem... glad I could have been of help.
Enjoy -{
Thanks again for sharing the links! I can't lie - I did crack up during the whole snake hypnotism scene. Although was I the only one slightly disturbed by how long the camera lingered on the opera singer's breasts?
It is Dalton's most high profile film ever since Hot Fuzz!
An underrated actor mingling with A-listers?
man, how can he hang around with those super-famous celebs?
Timothy Dalton took Heathcliff out of romantic fantasies and turned him into a bruised, suffering, grieving reality that I could relate to in Wuthering Heights. Saw it on the big screen in 1970, when I was about 12 or 13. I'd already seen the classic version on TV, but it seemed dated and silly compared to Dalton's dose of reality. Later, Dalton breathed fire into Edward Rochester in the videotaped teleplay of Jane Eyre (1983). This was the first complete and literal adaptation that I'd seen, and the second time Dalton turned a Bronte character into someone who felt real to me. His Rochester is a classic performance constructed from the ground up and from the top down in textbook fashion. Every emotional facet of Rochester is discovered and layered into the whole. Not every actor can do a dozen different things at once.
But I think my favorite Dalton character was the ignoble Dr. Thomas Rock in The Doctor and the Devils (1985). This was playwright Ronald Harwood's revision of the original Dylan Thomas script, and it provides Dalton with a character that is individually and completely his own. Dalton is positively brilliant in a very complex role. He makes it seem so easy. He has a couple of long monologues that are a pleasure to listen to. When you see Dalton as darkly charismatic and edgy Dr. Rock, you also see James Bond in him. Eon should have signed Dalton on -- and incidentally, Ronald Harwood as well -- instantly. What a difference they'd have made as a team to the Bond films.
I've been meaning to catch up with The King's Whore (1990) . Has anyone seen that?
I have. Several times. Still not sure what I think of it though. Dalton is terrific and I liked Valeria Golino very much (Stunning woman. Would have made a fabulous Bond girl).
The film starts of quite well and there are some nicely shot scenes but then the film loses it way and the middle part is a bit laboured and unnecessary. Generally the film is a bit too earnest and a bit depressing, but then, its not meant to be a jolly romcom and the subject matter doesn't lend itself to much humour ... The costumes are great and there are some nice action/sword scenes .... If you can find a copy I would be interested to hear what you think.
There are plenty of clips on You Tube so you can a good feel for the film. ( It is also known as The King's Mistress )