Sinclair, portrayed by Alan Rickman in Close My Eyes, is a refined yet subtly fractured man who is challenging to understand on a simple level. He is a successful businessman with intellect, taste, and a clear sense of purpose. However, behind his facade of confidence lies emotional vulnerability and a nagging sense that his life is an illusion he carefully maintains. His intelligence and charisma are impeccable, but he is haunted by a deep loneliness.
When Sinclair discovers his wife’s secret affair with her brother, his world shatters. The devastating truth forces him to confront his hidden fears and insecurities. Though he maintains a calm exterior, his eyes reveal the pain and loss he masterfully conceals. Rickman imbues the character with profound depth and tragedy, portraying Sinclair as a man grappling with the disintegration of his emotional world while preserving a stoic demeanor.
Sinclair is a complex, tragic figure—strong and self-assured on the surface but defenseless against an unimaginable truth. His efforts to move on prove futile, leaving him to reconcile with inevitable disappointment and solitude, which become his new reality. Deeply devoted to his wife, Natalie, Sinclair’s love for her is sincere, though their marriage raises more questions than answers. As Natalie becomes distant, Sinclair’s internal struggle grows, and Rickman’s portrayal vividly captures his attempts to salvage what seems irreparably broken.
