great acting from Sam Neill (The Tudors - Cardinal Wolsey suicide scene)

[rjackman1981]

I always felt Wolsey was one of the most tragic of circumstances in Henry's dynasty. He was faithful to Henry to a fault, but because of his low birth and his quick rise to power he was resented and the Boleyn's sought to undo him. There was a lot of executions and deaths which were a tragedy during Henry's reign, but Cardinal Wolsey I felt was one of the saddest for he did little to deserve such a fate unlike some of the other schemers.

[kingoftomatoes]

amazing actor, i've been watching him in 'Alcatraz', so cool, understated

[neuontz]

Loved this scene (and every other one Neill was in); Wolsey was my favorite character because of Sam Neill's phenomenal acting. The subtlety and depth of his portrayal elevated this series far beyond what it would have been without his contribution, IMHO; too bad they couldn't figure out a way to keep him around for the entire series.:D What a shining talent.

[laudanutube]

This scene is amazing. Sam Neill broke my heart. He was my favorite character!

[24SparrowJack]

henry's council were such a bunch of twats on season 1 horrible bastards they were especially the boleyns

[noveltybobel]

Sam Neill was just superb as Cardinal Wolsey. The Tudors was a great show from start to finish, but it deffinitely lost something when he left.

[pplus0440]

Such an amazing actor.

[JakesHomeWorkouts]

Oh, thanks.

[Estokur]

I must say, that though, I prefer "Henry VIII" with Ray Winstone, cause he was a great 'Henry', and though, I love David Suchet, which was Wolsey in that movie. I have to admit that Sam Neill is the best Wolsey, in my humble opinion.

And this scene...it's just perfect. Love it.

[JakesHomeWorkouts]

That was very interesting. What was this movie?

[voicubogdan84]

@JakesHomeWorkouts "The Tudors" television series :)

[LionheartedOne]

I simply LOVED this entire scene! This entire monologue was what had me tuning in and coming back for more. This has to be my favorite moment of all of Season One, and I can't help but keep popping my DVD in and watching just for this monologue. It may not have been historically accurate, but it was a powerful scene nonetheless, and the staging of the play in contrast is what made it so powerful. Sam Neill did an amazing job. Thanks for posting!

[mkallintzi]

help do you know the song? the artist maybe?

[joonte1010]

Sam Neill is truly a great Actor!  I hope he gets a leading role in future movies!

[GJGJ654]

((Hey Hollywood! Give this guy a leading role! :O

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they already did it, jurassic park.

[TheLoyalOfficer]

I say this exact prayer. I humbly place my soul at God's forgiveness, in the full knowledge that I deserve none, at his loving hands.

[JSasRays]

what bad things did he do?

[TheTechBrain]

Sam Neill is great actor, and this scene... oh hell... it was so sad!

[TheNuharoo]

This is brilliant acting, acting at it's finest. More than anything, seeing this history come alive and so accurately, that's what makes this moment such a treasure.

[needabloodyname]

@TheNuharoo accurately? Thomas Wolsey didn't commit suicide in real life

[fangirl4eva1]

This scene is so beautiful, but so sad. It really shows the callousness of Henry VIII's court, so fair-weather in their favor as he was. I LOVE this series, especially re-watching it on BBC

[jhs247]

Arguably the best scene of the entire Tudors series. Sam Neil is a phenomenal actor, especially as Cardinal Wolsey. Even though you love to hate his character, you can't not feel for him in this scene.

[TheAlexandraRaven]

Makes it a bit of a shame the actual Cardinal Wolsey didn't commit suicide, really.

[TheGreyFox84]

The music to this scene is so incredible - so haunting - Trevor Morris is such a talented artist!

[alma1980sommerregen]

Sam got some leadings roles already, thanks God he did, lol! But I still think that he`s one of the underrated actors out there. A pity coz he`s really great! And hot as hell if you ask me, lol!

Anyway, thank you for uploading this clip!!!

[Summerwind08]

This scene is just brilliant! I really love his performance here! The whole scene is just of such a big matter and what happens at the same time and how he is taking it and all... WOW! Very well done, Mr Neill!

[Nitsudrd]

This monologue made the first season for me. His complete and total acceptance of himself and what he has done and his complete lack of fear of suicide is powerful in of itself, but the parallel sequence is what puts this monologue over the top.

[shenevski]

May we find somewhere this monologue?

[Shawnmeat]

@Nitsudrd Not to mention that they hint that for all his self-righteousness, Thomas Moore was perhaps not deserving of any more grace than Wolsey, even though he, and others, "pray louder, and seek penance, and think themselves closer to Heaven than I am."