During his ascent to glory in the 80s, Val Kilmer acquired a reputation among his peers and the media as a young couring actor who was often petulant on the set. His performances, however, were captivating and nuanced, an undoubted result of his incessant dedication to his profession.
When he remembered Kilmer, who died on Tuesday at the age of 65, director Oliver Stone thought about the “contradictory” nature of the enigmatic actor. Stone, who worked with Kilmer on the 1991 biopic rock The doors And 2004 historical drama Alexandercalls him “brilliant, both like Jim Morrison The doors and in Alexander As King Philippe de Macedonia. »»
“His approach and attitude changed considerably between 1990 and Alexander In 2004. The results satisfied me on the occasion of the two occasions, ”said Stone Roller In a press release on Friday. “Calling turbulent, contradictory and tortured Val is an understatement. But the result was that it was exciting in the film, always exciting and fresh. We need more walks.”
Kilmer’s performance as a Morrison is considered to be its most transformative, Stone previously claiming that the actor had been “stolen” from an Oscar appointment. In his memoirs I am your HuckleberryKilmer recalled: “History for me was the glory of Jim then his disappearance, the Greek fleet waiting to sail him in his fate, to die with rock & roll in a powerful disaster.”
Developing on his approach, Kilmer explained: “Perhaps if I was trying strong enough, I could unravel and reflect his light, release her mind and thanks to a bacchanalian prowess, offer me a healing, to Jim and all those who look.”
Friday, by remembering Kilmer, Stone concluded: “He was an iconoclast and a rebel in his game, and always kept him exciting in supporting roles or main”, adding: “The films will miss”.
Frank Whaley, who played the guitarist of the Robby Krieger doors in the film, said in a separate tribute that “working with Val Kilmer and watching him transform into Jim Morrison made me live a life as an actor”. “The gifted actor, Val Kilmer, who miraculously played Jim The doors The film broke out on the other side, “added the drummer of the John Densmore doors. Kyle Maclachlan, who played Ray Manzarek, also said: “You will always be my Jim. Meet on the other side my friend.
However, in one of the most lively memories of Kilmer, shared after her death, actress Jennifer Tilly remembers crossing the courses with him during the 1991 film auditions. In the meantime in front of the casting office, Tilly described a convertible from the 60s “howling, screaming doors of music at the top volume”, and a guy who comes out with “Sauter hair and he was naked, Wearing nothing more than a pair of tight leather pants ”.
“We all looked at … Who is this guy?” We were more than just shaken by the pure audacity of his entry, ”she said. “Of course, it was Val Kilmer and from this minute, no one else had the opportunity. Rip King.”
