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Kilidoescartwheels
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Jan 7 2017, 12:55am
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Gandalf or Magneto?
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So I was home today because we got some snow so the University closed, and I ended up watching the first "X-Men" movie for the first time in awhile. I'd forgotten how much I enjoyed Ian McKellan's performance in this - really the first thing I can remember seeing him in. I also remember when I read that Ian was cast as Gandalf in FoTR, and thinking "oh, that'll be interesting!" So really, Sir Ian has played two iconic characters, so I'm wondering which performance is better - Gandalf or Magneto? Also included "Other," because so many insist that all polls need this option
So, who's best, Gandalf or Magneto?
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Belegdir
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Jan 8 2017, 1:12pm
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I was never a fan of the X-men comics
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so I have to choose Gandalf. Even if I had been a fan, I'd still choose Gandalf.
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Darkstone
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Jan 9 2017, 2:18pm
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(Strangely enough, many fans objected to McKellen as Gandalf out of concern he would be too heavily identified with Magneto.)
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Darkstone
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Jan 10 2017, 4:56am
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The (mostly) lost 1966 BBC series David Copperfield
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Only 4 of the 12 episodes are known to exist.
BTW, some fans also objected to McKellen's casting on the basis he was an open (indeed, politically active) homosexual. They felt it would "taint" the book and films somehow.
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N.E. Brigand
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Jan 10 2017, 5:13am
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Death in "The Last Action Hero".
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Actually until checking his filmography, I never realized that was him! But I remember his line, "I don't do fiction".
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Darkstone
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Jan 10 2017, 1:23pm
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He was also great in Stephen King's Apt Pupil (1998)
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...changing from a seemingly harmless old man to a menacing and manipulative Nazi fugitive.
And of course as Annael notes, Amos Starkadder is a highlight in Cold Comfort Farm (1995).
Also he's fantastic starring in his own adaptation of Richard III set in 1930s Britain. Very highly recommended.
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Ataahua
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Jan 10 2017, 7:24pm
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Richard III was when I properly became aware of him.
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Great movie.
I couldn't finish watching Apt Pupil - it disturbed me far too much.
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Starling
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Jan 10 2017, 7:29pm
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Scandal, and Gods and Monsters
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are two films of his I really like as well.
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swordwhale
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Jan 12 2017, 10:54pm
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old Sherlock ruled in Mr. Holmes.
Seriously, I love the X-Men, but Gandalf is the iconic Wizard.
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Kilidoescartwheels
Valinor
Jan 13 2017, 1:24am
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But Ian McKellan is just a great actor - I don't know that he's bad in anything he's ever done. He's definitely the iconic wizard, but I voted "Tie" because he was SOOOOO GOOD as Magneto!
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OldestDaughter
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Jan 13 2017, 1:28pm
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I thought he was awesome as Magneto! He is a villain you can't hate! McKellan brought an awesome performance as the X-Men character!
But, he will always be the wizard to us.
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dormouse
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Jan 13 2017, 4:46pm
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'Cos I haven't seen X-Men!
For one glorious moment there I thought 'Magneto' was a chocolate ice lolly - then I remembered that was 'Magnum'....
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swordwhale
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Jan 13 2017, 5:02pm
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...is one of those awesome characters who has depth and complexity. You see where he comes from and why he is what he is.
And Sir Ian just gave him so much awesome.
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Silmaril
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Jan 24 2017, 1:31pm
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I've never seen X-Men...
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Lissuin
Valinor
Jan 24 2017, 9:48pm
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(and #1 Wizard)
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Kilidoescartwheels
Valinor
Jan 25 2017, 2:41am
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Probably should have made that an option
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You're not the only one who hasn't seen "X-Men."
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ange1e4e5
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Feb 13 2017, 1:50am
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You know, he was in the 1999 David Copperfield, with Daniel Radcliffe as young David.
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ange1e4e5
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Mar 16 2017, 9:50pm
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I can quote both on a dime.
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Uh, hope I spelled that right, LOL! 
