http://kimmedia.all-around-us.com/2007/mesmer-starring-alan-rickman/ Books, Music and DVD Log Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:09:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 http://kimmedia.all-around-us.com/2007/mesmer-starring-alan-rickman/#comment-4 Jill Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:40:27 +0000 http://www.all-around-us.com/wordmedia/?p=15#comment-4 I don't think you have to believe in Mesmer's theories to appreciate the depth of Alan Rickman's performance in this film. Personally, I spent countless viewings just trying to sort out Mesmer's relationship with his blind patient (as beautifully played by Rickman and Amanda Ooms) and whether he truly loved her or merely regarded her as his greatest accomplishment. I don’t think you have to believe in Mesmer’s theories to appreciate the depth of Alan Rickman’s performance in this film. Personally, I spent countless viewings just trying to sort out Mesmer’s relationship with his blind patient (as beautifully played by Rickman and Amanda Ooms) and whether he truly loved her or merely regarded her as his greatest accomplishment.

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