Comments on: Lead Actor Overstuffed

By: John H. Foote

John H. Foote — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 18:58:51 +0000

Wow — some great comments and insight — first of all yes, of course great performances get snubbed, I gripe about it likely more than anyone here at AC — however Hawkes is brilliant in the role, and the Academy has a habit (for better or worse) of honoring actors portraying characters with disabilities, be they mental or hysical — there was so much good cheer in the room for The Sessions, so much warmth when I discussed the film with anyone at TIFF, it is going to be an audience favorite which could pop it int the main five films and performances –I believe Hawkes will be nominated, truly, and as for the film being light, I felt its approach to sex was anything but light — The Blind Side was light, this was a powerful, honest study of a man’s attempt to have sex despite enormous obstacles — the nudity was casual, the dscissuion of sex acts easy going banter, and the manner in which they connected was beautiful — not light at all.
And though I love, totally love what phoenix did in The Master, I do not think he will win, though he will be nominated — too “actorly” they will say…

By: Yibbet

Yibbet — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 14:49:30 +0000

While I know he’s a long shot, I feel Jack Black’s performance in BERNIE at least deserves a mention, especially considering some of the longer shots cited.

By: Roger

Roger — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 11:26:14 +0000

Joseph, absolute agree with you. I have seen “The Session” and I have the suspiction for a John Hawkes-Helen Hunt snub. The film is good enough, but is too “light” for AMPAS tastes. And with “Hitchcock” presence, Hawkes’ possibilities are weak IMO.

My lineup:

Daniel Day-Lewis – Lincoln
Anthony Hopkins – Hitchcock
Hugh Jackman – Les Misérables
Joaquin Phoenix – The Master
Denzel Washington – Flight

For the win, I think Jackman will be my first option, but if need to choose which actor could win a third Oscar I would say Washington. He’s not only a respected thespian, he’s a movie star with success and he’s still due in SAG and BFCA. I think the Oscar will be between Jackman and Washington

By: Genadijus

Genadijus — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 10:17:12 +0000

I totally agree, it would so difficult to win 3rd Oscar for Daniel. Academy will for actor who deserves it more, and it looks like this year it can be H. Jackman, J. Phoenix, B. Cooper, or even B. Pitt. I don’t think so that this year there’ll be somebody like Damian Bichir last year… We all know potencial nominees, there is such a question who’ll pass the top5.

By: Daniel B.

Daniel B. — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 07:15:02 +0000

I think that at the end it will be Hugh Jackman who will claim the prize. His role is epic and I am sure that he will nail it. At the same time I think that the role of Day-Lewis is overhyped. He is a great actor but I think that he will suffer from backlash and even if he is nominated he won’t win. There are other people in this world that need to be recognized after all.

By: Steve Glansberg

Steve Glansberg — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 06:21:39 +0000

Very thorough. Glad to see the mention for Liam Neeson’s performance in The Grey, a very strong part in a quality film. My predictions for now are pretty standard, though I seem to have more faith in Hitchock and Les Mis and less in the Sessions than most people.

Daniel Day-Louis “Lincoln”
Joaquin Phoenix “The Master”
Anthony Hopkins “Hitchcock”
John Hawks “The Sessions”
Hugh Jackman “Les Miserables”

By: JamDenTel

JamDenTel — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 23:07:23 +0000

The Intouchables is sitting at 75% on RT, with a Top Critics score of 69%. Not glowing, but that didn’t stop, say, The Blind Side.

By: Henry Z.

Henry Z. — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 20:54:54 +0000

I wouldn’t push aside John Hawkes, as the Academy does love physically and/or mentally challenging roles. It’s a fact. He may not win, but the nomination may just be enough.

I would have to rule out all of the foreign language performances though, especially for The Intouchables which surely is only getting mediocre reviews.

I predict the lineup to consist of: Daniel Day-Lewis, John Hawkes, Anthony Hopkins, Hugh Jackman, and Joaquin Phoenix. Day-Lewis is looking like the sure thing to win, in my opinion of course.

By: randall g gerber

randall g gerber — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 20:50:25 +0000

best actor nominees are:daniel day lewis,john hawkes,joaquin phoenix,anthony hopkins and bill murray!!!

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 19:58:38 +0000

My predictions for now are:

Cooper
Day-Lewis
Hawkes
Jackman
Phoenix

As for the win, I think it will be either Day-Lewis or Jackman.