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A review by cordelia_gretson
Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman by Alan Rickman
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
1.5
Far from I thought it would be and what I was hoping for. A lot of laundry lists of day to day life, a list of flight times and destinations, food eaten, admittedly too many drinks consumed, and a sadly long list of friends, family, and colleagues dying.
Interesting to hear his views on ongoing projects, opportunities turned down, and brutal honesty when reviewing productions, shows, movies, music, and other actors. Overall he was more interesting and likable in interview and press clippings. I may know more about his life, but I don’t feel like I’ve gained anything in any aspect from deep diving into a beloved actor’s life.
Interesting to hear his views on ongoing projects, opportunities turned down, and brutal honesty when reviewing productions, shows, movies, music, and other actors. Overall he was more interesting and likable in interview and press clippings. I may know more about his life, but I don’t feel like I’ve gained anything in any aspect from deep diving into a beloved actor’s life.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, and Death of parent