"Why is he the most terrifying?"
"Because he's played by Mads Mikkelsen. That's why."

I love how this and Hannibal are the international basis for how Mads Mikkelsen is viewed, whilst he's primarily a comedic actor here in Denmark

Mads Mikkelsen consistently does a great job with whatever role he's playing.

He’s a Bond villain, he’s a marvel villain, he’s a Star Wars villain. He is Hannibal.
And now he is going to be a Harry Potter villain. Mads is amazing, shows up to every franchise like “who’s ready to succumb to my prowess?”

Mads has the uncanny ability to say more with his eyes than most actors can do with their entire body and voice. Truly underrated.

Mads is the king of “micro expressions”. He has truly mastered the art of using twitches and small gestures to tell a story about his characters, instead of being just overly expressive. His performances just pull you in and make you curious.
Brilliant actor!

he is so terryfing because he is basically a human being. Every other Bond villain up to that point had been some grandiose, over the top movie character. Hs is actually somebody that you might encounter somewhere on this planet.

Now he's an elusive target in Hitman WOA

"Now the world's going to know you died scratching my balls..."

That there? Pitch perfection
Nothing comes close to Casino Royale.

Le Chiffre was terrifying because he was the first villain of the franchise who seemed like he could actually kill James Bond 😳
I was legitimately scared that Bond would die and that says something about how amazing Mads was in this movie

Le Chiffre is easily the bond villain you can empathize with the most. He's what anyone else might do if put in the same position

Mads Mikkelsen is a great actor. His take on Hannibal Lecter was insanely great and I think He surpassed Sir Anthony Hopkins by playing the cannibal serial killer.

Mads Mikkelsen is such a good actor! And let’s be honest, he’s one damn attractive man. Loved him in all his roles really.

If I had a nickel every time Mads acted as a one pale eyed villain I’d have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot but it’s weird that it happened twice.

What amazes and inspires me is that Mikkelsen went into acting later than most people. And yet he's had such a bright and colorful career. This proves that you can't tell what life holds for you. So don't despair and just keep trying out new things.

Mads is an incredible actor. His portrayal of Hannibal Lecter had you almost rooting for the character, so charismatic and warm on the surface masking the predatory cannibal and serial killer below.

Le Chiffre here is no different. On the surface a ruthless, cunning, calm, collected man but beneath it all a desperate cornered man fighting for survival. Few actors can take a multifaceted character and portray them on screen organically, either one note or flipping between the two.

Mads Mikkelsen deserved an Oscar for his role in the outstanding movie "The Hunt", I'm still mad at the fact that this man has more talent than half Hollywood and still has never won an Academy Award...

I really hope to see Tom Hardy as a Bond villain....
He would make it a TERRIBLE Bond... But I bet a TERRIFYINGLY good Bond villain.

- Casino Royale is hands down the best Bond film by a mile.
- Le Chiffre is the best Bond villain by the same distance too.

mads mikkelsen has the perfect look & attitude for an antihero or a villain. and whatever character he played is always superb.