Sir Percy has the best expressions "Sink meh!" "Odd's fish" and my favorite "What is it you frenchies say? Touche?" lol he's so smooth and fun to watch!
Oh, gosh.... I came here all "Oh, Leslie Howard, Leslie Howard! No one can replicate the perfection of your performance!" and truthfully, his Scarlet Pimpernel is still absolutely amazing; but... I think I'm falling head over heels for this Mr. Andrews... :)
I have loved this movie for years, and though I 'replaced' my VHS copy with a DVD years ago, I still own both. I came here just to be able to quote a part correctly, but am overjoyed to see so many other people loving this movie.
+Motoruven Every time I watch this movie (It's my favorite- I read most of the books) I think the same thing. Well, not exactly the same thing, but I have taken note of his acting style and really like it.
Percy "Hm....giant basket, check. Date with the beautiful Marguerite, check. Rescue another from Madame guillotine, check...Sink me! What a marvelous day!"
@EatPlums You try some of this nowadays, you will get a slap in the face or worse. T_T That delivery to "you know nothing about me" though...might have to save that for future use. ^^
The what he adds at the end of his I'm a poet and you didn't even know it is brilliant because it's so modern and out of place which makes it seem so funny.
I find it interesting how they made Marguerite and Armond more well off in this version. They may not be aristocrats but she's the toast of Paris and he's a rising political star!
I'm currently looking through classic literature to become a better writer. I found this movie to be much easier to understand. I love how Percy is pretending to be such a fop.
Some how I can see, where characters like Bruce Wayne, and Don Diego Viego, Also known as Zorro, are similar to the Scarlet Pimpernel. It's awesome. :D
Well, if you think about it later in the movie Marguerite says that "Now he acts the fool in private as well as in public." So, obviously he acts different when they're alone.
at first I was wondering how the actress lady couldn't notice the aristocrat that was smuggled in the carriage... then I thought who wouldn't when you are on a date with Anthony Andrews!
What does he say at 6:15? It sounds like "sink me". Whatever it is it's awesome; I think I am going to start saying it. Just like he does too, with the long gutteral noise at the end of every sentence.
Luckily, he keeps courting her in a more passionate way, afterwards. I doubt at that point he has fully won Marguerite’s heart. Yes, Percy is funny and even witty, in that scene… but chivalrous ? And yes, Chauvelin is a treator and doesn’t stick to his word, but at that stage, Marguerite isn’t aware of it, yet.
one thing i don't get isn't marguerite supposed to meet percy "as percy" and not as the fop first? here, she sees him flip flopping back and forth. doesn't that ruin the whole point of her finding out that he's acting at the finale of the story?
It's him sarcastically saying "Oh come on!" or "Oh please" -- 'sink me' is literally referring to the likelihood of him physically sinking to his death before he would accept Chauvelin's preposterous suggestions -- especially regarding men's fashion. It's a British eccentricity - which, taken from my experience with British upper class, has been that the wealthier a person is in high society, the more eccentric and idiosyncratic they tend to behave...that's what makes Percy's disarming use of these eccentricities so brilliant... it's the perfect disguise for his heroism. In fact, I once met a business man who was instrumental in negotiating the release of Nelson Mandela. He was part of a covert operation to see Mandela go free, and relied on similar tactics to remain clandestine in South Africa during this major political unrest.
Oh, my. My introduction to Sir Percy was Richard E. Grant. I fell in love with him immediately. This is truly nauseating. I'm sorry I found it. Even Ian Mckellen couldn't make it watchable.
Dude. He's British. And the foppish over the top accent is meant to be idiotic...notice the way he immediately changes his voice when he's speaking to Marguerite in private; he becomes sincere and straightforward. THIS is what makes his vocal choices as an actor so compelling! It's all a grand charade, which plays directly into the drama of Marguerite's deliberation as to who the real Sir Percy is; the idiot or the heroic, sincere statesman.
Anthony Andrews gives a performance of Sir Percy almost exactly the same as Leslie Howard's in 1934. He is a magnificent actor.
Sir Percy has the best expressions "Sink meh!" "Odd's fish" and my favorite "What is it you frenchies say? Touche?" lol he's so smooth and fun to watch!
"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder sir percy ."
"Well this beholder is enchanted."
Damn thats some good stuff
Oh, gosh.... I came here all "Oh, Leslie Howard, Leslie Howard! No one can replicate the perfection of your performance!" and truthfully, his Scarlet Pimpernel is still absolutely amazing; but...
I think I'm falling head over heels for this Mr. Andrews...
:)
I have loved this movie for years, and though I 'replaced' my VHS copy with a DVD years ago, I still own both. I came here just to be able to quote a part correctly, but am overjoyed to see so many other people loving this movie.
This movie is always a great remedy after a crappy day.
amen to that haha
Sink me! Odd's fish!
I love how when Percy insults his clothing, he looks all self-conscious XD
Ian McKellen's portrayal is brilliant, how only good manners keep him from strangling Sir Percy at the spot. Barely concealed exasperation. :)
+Motoruven Every time I watch this movie (It's my favorite- I read most of the books) I think the same thing. Well, not exactly the same thing, but I have taken note of his acting style and really like it.
"You see, I'm a bit of a poet... and you did not know it - WHAT!" LOL
Awww, od's fish - I heard that and I thought WTF XD XD XD (Crap, this film is so memeable)
Well, this has been most _amusing_ Sir Percy
Percy "Hm....giant basket, check. Date with the beautiful Marguerite, check. Rescue another from Madame guillotine, check...Sink me! What a marvelous day!"
I love how his voice changes when he's around Marguerite.
Bolshevism described in one scathing sentence. Bravo, Percy!
anthony andrews is completely brilliant. this is exactly how it should be.
My friend is obsessed with this movie.
"The pleasure I can assure you, is all mine... mon-sewer." HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! Love Percy!!
Now that's a great guy. Courts a gal and saves people at the same time. Class :D
I love it how he kisses her, looks up, and then goes back to kissing :D
I was thinking to myself, watching that scene, I bet Anthony Andrews is a great kisser. Mmmm😌
If only a boy of today could charm me like Percy.....*sigh* what a man...
What a man indeed!..Loadsa charm...by the bucket load.
@EatPlums You try some of this nowadays, you will get a slap in the face or worse. T_T That delivery to "you know nothing about me" though...might have to save that for future use. ^^
Ah guys like Sir Percy are non-existent today
It's gonna be hard to hate Chauvelin, when he looks so much like a young Gandalf. :) And very good-looking too!
Percy's voice cracks me up but his character is great
The what he adds at the end of his I'm a poet and you didn't even know it is brilliant because it's so modern and out of place which makes it seem so funny.
I watch one or two parts of it everyday. When your personal life falls apart? Enjoy a fantasy.
It is good fun
I find it interesting how they made Marguerite and Armond more well off in this version. They may not be aristocrats but she's the toast of Paris and he's a rising political star!
That damned wonderful, Pimpernel! Touche!
Listen to Percy's dialogue in 2:55 - if that is not a seduction by words, I don't know what is! Brilliant.
"Sink meh"' I love that line,I don't know if Percy ever sad that in the book since I've never read it but that should be his catchphrase.
Walks into the room like he owns it.
I love me some Sir Percy. As for Touche?😂🤣😂
@jimbrown257 It is "Sink me." It's a phrase sailors first used, short for "Sink me to the devil." So many awesome catchphrases in this movie...
I cant stop laughing whenever andrews is speaking in that dry foppish high-bred english drawl LOLOLOL
A harpsichord plays at every Percy entrance. How very English!
@stitchgrl777 In the novel it does say that they spent time together alone, outside of society, where he behaves naturally.
I'm currently looking through classic literature to become a better writer. I found this movie to be much easier to understand. I love how Percy is pretending to be such a fop.
i love percy's character
what is this feeling, so sudden and new. . . He felt it them moment he laid eyes on you (Percy) POOR CHAUVELIN!
Scarlet Pimpernal - top tier troll
ODDS FISH! I want that basket!
Some how I can see, where characters like Bruce Wayne, and Don Diego Viego, Also known as Zorro, are similar to the Scarlet Pimpernel. It's awesome. :D
Jane Seymour is wearing a curly afro ! You go white soul sista lol.
Well, if you think about it later in the movie Marguerite says that "Now he acts the fool in private as well as in public." So, obviously he acts different when they're alone.
00:59 "I ASK you...!
Johnny Depp and Russel Brand PALE in comparison to Anthony Andrews!
good acting, how he can be so bold in one minute and the next moment he acts so "gayish" at time. but he did a good job hiding his identity.
Cozypillowx: Whoever u r, I
anthony was so beautyful,
"Better recognize!" Ah, when times were simpler :))
Guys, we should be taking notes😅
at first I was wondering how the actress lady couldn't notice the aristocrat that was smuggled in the carriage... then I thought who wouldn't when you are on a date with Anthony Andrews!
Richard Armitage would make an excellent Scarlet Pimpernel!
The way Chauvelin is in trouble at the end of this almost makes me feel sorry for him. Almost.
Mon sewer.. haha! Anthony's the best
I can do a spot on impersonation of Percy lol
@landofashes seriously it's so outlandish i can't stop giggling, but not in the way he probably meant it to be laughed at
I love Percy
lol i love the way 'a seat on the committee' changed everything
It's been so long since I've read the book. I'll have to pick it up again. My dad has a 1909 copy of it! He keeps it locked up safe and sound. :)
If that abomination is a " republic " I'm Frida Kahlo.
Uncle Ian is gonna more than compensate as Erik. And Michael will help.
I like how he kind of used her to get past the gate...but if it's Percy...then it's OK.
Holy Crap it's Ian Mckellen
8:15 they look so happy!
Love it
If he doesn’t flirt like Sir Percy Blakeney then I don’t want him
What does he say at 6:15? It sounds like "sink me".
Whatever it is it's awesome; I think I am going to start saying it. Just like he does too, with the long gutteral noise at the end of every sentence.
Time frame 2:05 to 3:16, if that interchange would not get a woman interested in you, then see is a lesbian.
fantastic
chief agent of national security has three accounts!
Luckily, he keeps courting her in a more passionate way, afterwards.
I doubt at that point he has fully won Marguerite’s heart.
Yes, Percy is funny and even witty, in that scene… but chivalrous ?
And yes, Chauvelin is a treator and doesn’t stick to his word, but at that stage, Marguerite isn’t aware of it, yet.
@Trueme92 I absolutely love that bit too! Watched it way too many times,lol
Sink me! It's "Maximum Paranoia Agent" Robespierre!
(Oh, forgot, "Tie my cravat in that new style, check"
one thing i don't get isn't marguerite supposed to meet percy "as percy" and not as the fop first? here, she sees him flip flopping back and forth. doesn't that ruin the whole point of her finding out that he's acting at the finale of the story?
the lines are wonderful
can't say the same about the acting i'm afraid
GANDALF!
2:38-3:00....ah,swoon!
."Sink me"
Well who doesn't?!
are you kidding?? the way he talks is hysterical. hysterical i tell you.
Ian McKellen
what does "sink me" mean?
in this context :)
It's him sarcastically saying "Oh come on!" or "Oh please" -- 'sink me' is literally referring to the likelihood of him physically sinking to his death before he would accept Chauvelin's preposterous suggestions -- especially regarding men's fashion. It's a British eccentricity - which, taken from my experience with British upper class, has been that the wealthier a person is in high society, the more eccentric and idiosyncratic they tend to behave...that's what makes Percy's disarming use of these eccentricities so brilliant... it's the perfect disguise for his heroism. In fact, I once met a business man who was instrumental in negotiating the release of Nelson Mandela. He was part of a covert operation to see Mandela go free, and relied on similar tactics to remain clandestine in South Africa during this major political unrest.
@aDieuSeul Or I should say 'behaved' naturally, past tense :P
I don't see how he could be trying too hard. He is British. Plus he is supposed to sound kind of stupid.
Mon sewer hahaha! XD
What's with the "citizen" business? It should be "citoyen" for men and "citoyenne" for women
Gosh, Percy's accent gets on my everloving nerves!
Somethings going on i know there is!!! Oh i can't wait Until the end
I can already see this isn't going to fallow the book. but The Pimpernel saved so many, why not just tell new stories.
It's also based on more than one of the books.
The movie is so deliciously anti Bolshevik. 😂
Robespierre is cooler in the 1999 one, here is looks and behaves too normal!
Oh, my. My introduction to Sir Percy was Richard E. Grant. I fell in love with him immediately. This is truly nauseating. I'm sorry I found it. Even Ian Mckellen couldn't make it watchable.
He is trying to hard with the accent
Dude. He's British. And the foppish over the top accent is meant to be idiotic...notice the way he immediately changes his voice when he's speaking to Marguerite in private; he becomes sincere and straightforward. THIS is what makes his vocal choices as an actor so compelling! It's all a grand charade, which plays directly into the drama of Marguerite's deliberation as to who the real Sir Percy is; the idiot or the heroic, sincere statesman.