Sunday 6 November 2011

Best Supporting Actor 2002: Results

5. Ed Harris in The Hours- The only thing Harris does not seem to try for in his performance is subtly in his needlessly over the top performance.
4. John C. Reilly in Chicago- Reilly is the sap his character should be, and makes the most of his single big scene. It is not amazing work but as it should be.
3. Chris Cooper in Adaptation- Chris Cooper gives an effective performance managing the complex strangeness of his character quite well.
2. Paul Newman in Road to Perdition- Newman gives a moving performance by creating a unique portrait of an aged gangster who finds he honestly does not have the heart to be who he is.
1. Christopher Walken in Catch Me If You Can- Walken easily is my favorite of the year though giving a completely heartbreaking performance as the tragic loving father. This is one performance that I simply love every moment of. Walken creates such an honest portrait that to me is unforgettable. 

8 comments:

dshultz said...

I still would've given it to Newman, he had more to do than Walken, and totally nailed as far as I'm concerned.

dinasztie said...

Really surprising ranking but I like it! :D

Dazzling Aura said...

i like the ranking i think. the 1,2,3 are, in my opinion, the best supporting performance ever nominated. as i said, they get better and better by repetitive views.

Anonymous said...

Great number 1 choice. Louis can you please do 96 next?

moviefilm said...

Funny thing is, that when I was doing this year, I ranked them very differently. Walken was my fifth, Newman fourth, Cooper third, Reilly second and Harris the first.. :D

Louis Morgan said...

moviefilm: Well at least we agreed on Cooper's placement.

Tom said...

Haven't seen any of these but I think I'll see Catch Me first above all.

Michael Patison said...

I almost totally agree. I prefer Cooper to Newman. I'm just glad you chose Walken. He was absolutely remarkable.