I wrote this a couple years ago and I think it is fitting also as a eulogy for Christopher Lee
http://rgdinmalaysia4film.blogspot.com/2013/05/why-christopher-lee-is-best-count.html
I would also add the life Lee lived would be fitting for its own film especially his World War II service, the period when he was in the Ministry of Ungentlemenly Warfare.
As far as Lee's films go, my favorite was THE DEVIL RIDES OUT. This is a clever, thrilling horror movie with plenty of creepy scenes especially the night spent in the protection of the circle and who comes to call.
It was a rare heroic character in his filmography but showed all of Lee's strength as an actor - That which biology gave him, his height, his regal poise, his deep sonorous voice but also showed Lee's learned skills as an actor and that which was his greatest strength - his understanding of where he was in the scene and how he appeared in it.
Christopher Lee was front and center even when playing a minor role. That was part nature but also part knowing his craft and knowing film.
RIP.
No comments:
Post a Comment