Rowan Atkinson's best films: A comedy legend's top 5 performances
Celebrating Rowan Atkinson’s versatility, from bumbling Mr. Bean to the strict headteacher in The Secret Policeman’s Ball, here are his best films ranked!
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1. The Secret Policeman’s Ball (1979): Atkinson's talent shines in The Secret Policeman’s Ball, especially in his solo sketches like the goofy concert pianist miming Beethoven.
2. The Tall Guy (1989): Atkinson's role as a sadistic comic stands out, blending slapstick with Blackadder-esque disdain, making it funnier than most Curtis films.
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3. Mr Bean’s Holiday (2007): Atkinson returns to the character's roots, delivering delightful, Tati-inspired humor with joyous cameos and a classic dance sequence.
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4. Bean (1997): Bean delivers classic routines, including turkey-head antics and a disastrous lecture on Whistler’s Mother, alongside an uncharacteristic M&M moment, keeping the charm intact.
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5. The Witches (1990): Atkinson’s role in Nicolas Roeg’s The Witches as a snide hotel manager offers a quirky, unsettling performance, pushing his comedic boundaries.