Happy heavenly birthday, Rik Mayall
Rik’s human Looney Tunes-esque performance in Drop Dead Fred has gained a cult following over the years. Beneath the madness, it’s a surprisingly sophisticated look at childhood trauma, mental health, and emotional neglect. Oh, and cobwebs.
"What about that tattoo on your chest? Doesn't it say "Die, Bart, Die"?"
"No, that's German for-- "The Bart, The."
"No one who speaks German can be an evil man."
"Parole granted."
I loved how the pirates shift between human and skeletal form under the moonlight whilst fighting in this scene, the CGI in this film is very impressive. Also Geoffrey Rush is just brilliant as Barbossa.