Sporting possibly the most original name in film, Russell was cool personified as the former special forces soldier. Making the eye patch look like a must have accessory, Snake is the anti-hero that the 1980's needed and through his almost breathless speech, he stands firm to authority.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgHZubM7M-I
R.J MacReady: The Thing
John Carpenter succeeded in getting two career high performances out of Russell and as R J MacReady this pairing brought Carpenter's 1982 horror piece to life. Stuck in a nightmare out in the Antarctic wildness with a shape shifting monster lurking close by, MacReady is the one member bold enough to take control when all are losing their heads.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZzS9hBwaqg
Dean Proffitt: Overboard
A reminder of his great comic talents, Russell teamed up with his long time partner Goldie Hawn in this 1987 comedy. Getting revenge on an amnesiac woman who once wronged him is tough grounds for laughs, but Russell injects so much life into this things he makes all seem so right. Together the pair work like a dream, just don't ask her to cook for you!
Jeff Taylor: Breakdown
In Jonathan Mostow's underrated 1997 thriller piece, Russell proved he was still very much able to anchor a piece. Husband Jeff is left confused and shaken when his wife disappears while on a road trip and no-one seems able to find her. Running afoul of vengeful truckers was a big mistake and as the movie progresses, Russell's performances grows.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YNlWDv95EY
Stuntman Mike: Deathproof
In what is considered QT's weakest effort, Russell was the strong link. Stuntman Mike is a charming guy when you first meet him. Get into his car and he turns into a very different kind of beast and is fixated on the adrenaline that comes with driving recklessly. Just watching him hungrily plow into another vehicle makes your blood run cold.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFVDjXr60CU
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