Lord Jennings Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Theon has never been a favorite character of mine but I can't help but applaud Alfie Allen's effort in his transformation to Reek. I thought this episode helped cement that. What do you think? Also, I found myself rooting for the ironborn and Asha (which doesnt happen) on their quest to free Theon.I thought the show down in the kennels was entertaining. I did not think the deviation from the books here was all that bad and I thought Ramsay really showed his madness in this scene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 10th Penny King Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Totally agree. The Reek transformation is outstanding and note perfect IMO. Reek and Ramsey's scenes this season are just as I envisioned them in the books. I think the entire scene in the kennels (although pointless at the moment) will set up the entire Ironborn fight for the seastone chair to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleFinger Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Of all the young actors they plucked at the beginning, Alfie has proven to be the best and the brightest, even ahead of Jack Gleason imo. His range has been nuts, and fuck if he didn't nail the Yarasha-Dreadfort heel turn. Heartbreaking, especially when he fought tooth and nail to get away from her. Visceral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tyrion I Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 He does a great job, surely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florina Laufeyson Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Alfie :bowdown:He rocked my casbah in full Reek mode. It was actually really hard to watch and his wimpering and stammering...wow. And his "REEK REEK! I AM REEK!" i just...damn dude. Damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFSalami Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Alfie IS Reek. Man, he's so good. I hope he gets some Emmy consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoamingRonin Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Yeah. I feel bad for the guy. TV-Theon is a lot more sympathetic than Book-Theon. I forgot he butchered Ser Rodrick for a moment. I think it's the constant sexual abuse that's got me feeling bad for him. I turned my head for a second when Ramsay had his sex scene and I thought he was doing Theon. :ack: I was shocked when I was rooting for Asha/Yara, too. Mostly because I love it when actors do their own fight scenes. It's so lulzy :lol:. The scene might have been pointless, not in the books and oh no Ramsay wasn't wearing boiled leather!... but it was good TV. I like Yara so far. Hope the show keeps me rooting for her and Theon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrollofShame Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 My heart broke when watching Theon react to the bath...his horror over the washcloth & what he feared Ramsay meant to do with it...the poor guy flinching and cringing.. it was sad, & oh so GOOD. I am sure I was not nearly so sorry for Theon in the books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixFlame Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 GAH MY HEART! Yes, Alfie Allen is amazing. I love the chemistry he has with Iwan Rheon too; even the director commented on it. It's awesome how utterly wracked with fear broken he can be. The bath scene...daaaayum. Poor bb kraken was so terrified I flinched when Ramsay wiped his back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleFinger Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 GAH MY HEART! Yes, Alfie Allen is amazing. I love the chemistry he has with Iwan Rheon too; even the director commented on it. It's awesome how utterly wracked with fear broken he can be. The bath scene...daaaayum. Poor bb kraken was so terrified I flinched when Ramsay wiped his back. Man it must be fun to see the two chilling over some pints at the local pub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudu42 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I hate to watch Reek/Ramsay scenes, but only because, like OP said, Alfie rocks. I feel too bad for Reek, whatever he deserved, it didn't come close to what he's experiencing now. And I can't decide between rooting Iron Born or the Boltons, I think I just want to see they butcher each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asshai by the Shadow Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Alfie was so good, even his hesitation to get in the bath was so subtle but so well acted or when Ramsay says 'you have to help me take a castle' and Theon's just like 'How the hell am i supposed to do that' with just his face. Yup good stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Monkey Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I definitely thought it would be hard to sell the Reek transformaton without access to his inner thoughts / narration, but Alfie Allen does pull it off very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixFlame Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Alfie was so good, even his hesitation to get in the bath was so subtle but so well acted or when Ramsay says 'you have to help me take a castle' and Theon's just like 'How the hell am i supposed to do that' with just his face. Yup good stuff I know! He was like an abused dog for the former part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Damian Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 His portrayal as Theon turned into Reek, is perhaps the best acting of the entire 4 years of episodes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widows_Blood Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Alfie Allen complexly blew my away in season two and he just keeps getting better and better. The most underrated actor on the show. He should have been nominated for an emmy in season 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good Guy Garlan Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 He's better than Dinklage, in my opinion, because his acting is way more subtle and understated but also more demanding. I still miss the broken teeth and missing fingers, but his performance just sells Reek, man. And it's cool that he didn't starve himself for the role Christian Bale style, because that shit is dangerous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DormeDwayne Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 He's better than Dinklage, in my opinion, because his acting is way more subtle and understated but also more demanding. I still miss the broken teeth and missing fingers, but his performance just sells Reek, man. And it's cool that he didn't starve himself for the role Christian Bale style, because that shit is dangerous My thoughts exactly! Allen blew me away this episode, while Dinklage's speech was just too cartoonish. On a side note - you'd have him break his teeth and cut off his fingers, but not starve for a role?! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good Guy Garlan Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 On a side note - you'd have him break his teeth and cut off his fingers, but not starve for a role?! ;) He already cut off his dong for the role, what are a couple of fingers and teeth? :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DormeDwayne Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 He already cut off his dong for the role, what are a couple of fingers and teeth? :P Fair enough :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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