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Clint Eastwood is a renowned actor and filmmaker who certainly needs no introduction. He has been a part of the industry for a very long time, and throughout his career, he has delivered some iconic pieces. One of them is his Oscar-nominated 1993 filmIn the Line of Fire. It’s a fact that, no matter how good your work is, it’s not always necessary that it will be liked by all.
Similarly, Eastwood’s 1993 release faced some severe backlash from late actor Alan Rickman. TheHarry Potteractor passed away in 2016 and left his diary behind, in which he used to write about the films liked and disliked. A news outlet shared a glimpse of his taste in movies, in his diary he clearly mentioned that he disliked Eastwood’s film.
Alan Rickman gave a candid review of Clint Eastwood’s film
Late actor Alan Rickman was undeniably a legendary actor who delivered numerous iconic pieces throughout his acting career. The actor was popularly known for his role as Professor Severus Snape, in theHarry Potterseries. The actor died in 2016, but his contribution to the film industry will always remain eternal.
Considering, Rickman’s acting career, and the choice of his script, it can be said that he had a keen eye for good script, or at least had a good taste of cinema. According toThe Guardian, when the actor passed away, he left behind a diary, in which he used to write about the films he liked and disliked.
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In his big list of films, there wasClint Eastwood‘s 1993 filmIn the Line of Fire.The film was not only a blockbuster but it also earned three nominations at the 66th Academy Awards.
Despite, its popularity, it was the film that was blatantly criticized by Rickman. In his diary, he wrote a candid review of the film, mentioning,
“Unbelievable Die Hard rip-off. Adversaries on the phone to each other, falling from a skyscraper etc, etc.”
The 1993 release was a political action thriller film directed by Wolfgang Petersen. The film featured Clint Eastwood in the starring role.
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All about Clint Eastwood’s 1993 film –In the Line of Fire
Although, Alan Rickman’s review of Clint Eastwood’s film was not very elaborative, here is a detailed review of his 1993 film. The film adheres to the plot and serves as a good thriller film, which certainly holds the potential to captivate its audience’s attention. The film revolves around the story of a disillusioned and obsessed former Secret Service agent Frank Horrigan(portrayed by Clint Eastwood), who has a mission to protect the President of the U.S.
While the film delves significantly into the protagonist’s end, its aestheticism shows when the antagonist of the film holds equal importance in the movie. The film isn’t just thrilling but it also explores the political genre. From acting to cinematography, to screenwriting, everything is well written making it a cult classic.
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Source:The Guardian
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