Gene Wilder

[SKotK]

The first thing I thought when I heard Gene Wilder was dead today was, "Strike that, reverse it!"

His Willy Wonka was a delightful and terrifying influence on me at a young age. RIP, you delightfully funny fellow.

--SKot

[johnnystorm]

I think I could have watched Gene Wilder in any role and it would have been wonderful. He was somebody that I always wished I'd met.
Willy Wonka, Victor Franken-shteen, The Waco Kid (whose name was Jim, but most people just called him...Jim). Arguably the most often quoted movie characters.
A huge loss, but on the bright side, he is now reunited with Gilda.
RIP, Gene.

[Mikey]

what were your favourite Gene Wilder film moments?

Hmmm, I think the part in Stur Crazy when he begs to be put back in the "hole"

[JediJaida]

So sad. I really liked him in most of the movies he did.

Blazing Saddles was my far and away clear favorite.

Young Frankenstein was a hoot and a half, too.

[rche]

dang!
rip Gene

[PNGwynne]

what were your favourite Gene Wilder film moments?

Every minute of Young Frankenstein and The Producers. With Blazing Saddles close behind. RIP sir, your work is golden.

[cockyhoskins]

Hello Handsome!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yznraw9AqM

RIP Mr. Wilder!

[Hector]

Loved listening to him talk in recent years complaining about why he hates most new movies - especially the Willie Wonka remake.

RIP

Gene Wilder's Willy Wonka >>>>>> Johny Depp's remake...it's not even close.

Wilder's was magical...Depp's was just weird.

[TrekStar]

Very sad news to hear, RIP Gene.

[Mikey]

Loved listening to him talk in recent years complaining about why he hates most new movies - especially the Willie Wonka remake.

RIP

[LonnieFisher]

He was also great in 'See no evil, Hear no evil'.

[Nostalgiabuff]

one of his lesser known movies, The Frisco Kid, is one I always loved. costars Harrison Ford in an early role

RIP!

[Iron Mego]

Time to watch Young Frankenstein. :(

[Earth 2 Chris]

Man, he's at the center of some my all-time favorite films. Willy Wonka, Young Frankenstein, and my absolute all-time favorite comedy, Blazing Saddles.

RIP.

Chris

[hobub]

what were your favourite Gene Wilder film moments?

There were so many. Just the look on his face was enough in this early role after being abducted by Bonnie and Clyde:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTfpc2D0mi8

Waco Kid:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr9xVmCL0bA