Alan Rickman vs Jeremy Irons - Blu-ray Forum

lud · 01-10-2018, 06:37 PM

Two british actors from same generation, with iconic,powerful deep voice.

My question is:
Who is better actor? Rickman(RIP) or Irons?

Vote and Discuss here.

Bolty · 01-10-2018, 06:40 PM

Same person I thought.

dgoswald · 01-10-2018, 06:42 PM

Brilliant thread, haha.

It's a tough one. Both great actors, classically trained, but I'd have to give the edge to Irons.

Batman1980 · 01-10-2018, 06:43 PM

Tie but since Rickman is gone I voted for him.

AKORIS · 01-10-2018, 06:44 PM

they're both outstanding actors... no question.

I voted for Rickman because I have enjoyed more of his performances...Die Hard, Robin Hood, Harry Potter...so many memorable roles he had...

imsounoriginal · 01-10-2018, 06:48 PM

Pose this question to Mama Gruber, it'd be like choosing between her own kids. Oh wait...

Mr. Chaverria · 01-10-2018, 06:48 PM

In a fist fight? Probably Irons. I feel like he'd be a tough one to take down.

In this thread... probably also Irons. Though I also feel that maybe Rickman was in better movies.

dgoswald · 01-10-2018, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imsounoriginal

Pose this question to Mama Gruber, it'd be like choosing between her own kids. Oh wait...

Gruber's Choice: A Die Hard Story.

Batman1980 · 01-10-2018, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dgoswald

Gruber's Choice: A Die Hard Story.

Poor John McClane had to beat both insane brothers and pretty much do all the work by himself too.

Foggy · 01-10-2018, 07:03 PM

I love a lot of Jeremy Irons Work and films he’s in, but having seen Rickman talking in person, I can tell you Rickman was a true gentleman both on and off screen.

Yellbean2002 · 01-10-2018, 07:06 PM

I feel Alan Rickman plays more diverse roles. Also I tend to enjoys his movies more. I can name more of his movies than Iron's.

imsounoriginal · 01-10-2018, 07:09 PM

Rickman had more iconic/recognizable roles and is an excellent actor, but Irons is better.

Geoff D · 01-10-2018, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKORIS

they're both outstanding actors... no question.

I voted for Rickman because I have enjoyed more of his performances...Die Hard, Robin Hood, Harry Potter...so many memorable roles he had...

^ This

Trace Buster Buster · 01-10-2018, 07:17 PM

Rickman. Nothing against Irons but Rickman has had more iconic roles and I generally prefer him as an actor.

RCRochester · 01-10-2018, 07:18 PM

Alan Rickman. I feel that in his film roles he had a much better range. Both these guys could play villains well but when Rickman played a good guy, he was able to project a genuine warmth about him that I've never seen from Irons. Irons excels at the cold-hearted aristocrats like Claus Von Bulow in Reversal of Fortune but I even found him a bit miscast in DH3.

MJD64 · 01-10-2018, 07:20 PM

Tough one. Personally, I always found Rickman more fun to watch (and he was definitely the better Die Hard villain).

Still, I'll always love Irons for his Dead Ringers performance(s) alone...

stvn1974 · 01-10-2018, 07:22 PM

Rickman's Hans Gruber is probably my third favorite villain performance behind Hopkins' Lector and Nicholson's Joker. Plus he WAS Snape. Bonus: he made Robin Hood Prince Of Thieves less shitty. Rickman for the win.

UltraMario9 · 01-10-2018, 07:33 PM

Rickman was in Perfume: The Story Of A Murderer. He wins by default.

Impossible · 01-10-2018, 07:34 PM

Rickman...Irons is a nutjob!

tigertron · 01-10-2018, 08:17 PM

Rickman is great, Irons may be nutty, but his role in Die Hard 3 and the Lion King was unforgettable.

View Poll Results: Better actor. Alan Rickman vs Jeremy Irons
Alan Rickman	70	72.92%
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01-10-2018, 06:37 PM	#1
lud Special Member Member since:Oct 2014 Location:Nowhere & Everywhere	Alan Rickman vs Jeremy Irons Two british actors from same generation, with iconic,powerful deep voice. My question is: Who is better actor? Rickman(RIP) or Irons? Vote and Discuss here.

01-10-2018, 06:40 PM	#2
Bolty Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Lake Worth Be...ah, no, Fl 4K collection:76 Blu-ray collection:100 Digital collection:93 Trading Score:82	Same person I thought.

01-10-2018, 06:42 PM	#3
dgoswald Blu-ray Knight Member since:May 2015 Location:Erath Blu-ray collection:61	Brilliant thread, haha. It's a tough one. Both great actors, classically trained, but I'd have to give the edge to Irons.

01-10-2018, 06:43 PM	#4
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	Tie but since Rickman is gone I voted for him.

01-10-2018, 06:44 PM	#5
AKORIS Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Beautiful Pacific Northwest 4K collection:662 Blu-ray collection:3655 Blu-ray reviews:19	they're both outstanding actors... no question. I voted for Rickman because I have enjoyed more of his performances...Die Hard, Robin Hood, Harry Potter...so many memorable roles he had...

01-10-2018, 06:48 PM	#6
imsounoriginal Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NYC 4K collection:320 Blu-ray collection:946 DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:59	Pose this question to Mama Gruber, it'd be like choosing between her own kids. Oh wait...

01-10-2018, 06:48 PM	#7
Mr. Chaverria Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Spring, Texas 4K collection:374 Blu-ray collection:2524	In a fist fight? Probably Irons. I feel like he'd be a tough one to take down. In this thread... probably also Irons. Though I also feel that maybe Rickman was in better movies.

01-10-2018, 07:03 PM	#10
Foggy Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:3594 DVD collection:47	I love a lot of Jeremy Irons Work and films he’s in, but having seen Rickman talking in person, I can tell you Rickman was a true gentleman both on and off screen.

01-10-2018, 07:06 PM	#11
Yellbean2002 Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Leonardo, N.J. Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:179 Blu-ray collection:745 DVD collection:82 Trading Score:10	I feel Alan Rickman plays more diverse roles. Also I tend to enjoys his movies more. I can name more of his movies than Iron's.

01-10-2018, 07:09 PM	#12
imsounoriginal Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NYC 4K collection:320 Blu-ray collection:946 DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:59	Rickman had more iconic/recognizable roles and is an excellent actor, but Irons is better.

01-10-2018, 07:17 PM	#14
Trace Buster Buster Special Member Member since:Dec 2017 Location:The Earth's Core 4K collection:155 Blu-ray collection:678	Rickman. Nothing against Irons but Rickman has had more iconic roles and I generally prefer him as an actor.

01-10-2018, 07:18 PM	#15
RCRochester Banned Top contributor Member since:Sep 2017 Trading Score:9	Alan Rickman. I feel that in his film roles he had a much better range. Both these guys could play villains well but when Rickman played a good guy, he was able to project a genuine warmth about him that I've never seen from Irons. Irons excels at the cold-hearted aristocrats like Claus Von Bulow in Reversal of Fortune but I even found him a bit miscast in DH3.

01-10-2018, 07:20 PM	#16
MJD64 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2016 Blu-ray collection:847 DVD collection:854	Tough one. Personally, I always found Rickman more fun to watch (and he was definitely the better Die Hard villain). Still, I'll always love Irons for his Dead Ringers performance(s) alone...

01-10-2018, 07:22 PM	#17
stvn1974 Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Earth Trading Score:18	Rickman's Hans Gruber is probably my third favorite villain performance behind Hopkins' Lector and Nicholson's Joker. Plus he WAS Snape. Bonus: he made Robin Hood Prince Of Thieves less shitty. Rickman for the win.

01-10-2018, 07:33 PM	#18
UltraMario9 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2013 Location:United Kingdom	Rickman was in Perfume: The Story Of A Murderer. He wins by default.

01-10-2018, 07:34 PM	#19
Impossible Banned Member since:Mar 2010 Blu-ray reviews:3	Rickman...Irons is a nutjob!

01-10-2018, 08:17 PM	#20
tigertron Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2010 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:293 DVD collection:30 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:2	Rickman is great, Irons may be nutty, but his role in Die Hard 3 and the Lion King was unforgettable.

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