5. Michael Shannon in Revolutionary Road- Shannon gives an intense performance that serves the film the way it wants him to, I only wish his depiction of the mentally instability man could have been a little less obvious display of acting.
4. Phillip Seymour Hoffman in Doubt- Phillip Seymour Hoffman gives an effective performance that succeeds in treading the fine line to keep the mystery of his character intact without making his performance seem lacking.
3. Josh Brolin in Milk- Josh Brolin although has a very limited screen time that realizes the standard politician on the outside as well as the lonely unhappy man on the inside.
2. Robert Downey Jr. in Tropic Thunder- Robert Downey Jr. gives a very enjoyable and entertaining performance by portraying a character who is entirely there to be funny by portraying him with the utmost conviction and devotion.
1. Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight- Excellent prediction Eddie. Heath Ledger simply gives an outstanding performance. Ledger never tries for a moment to portray the Joker in a safe fashion. Every risk that he takes with the performance that absolutely succeeds in creating a chilling entertaining and very memorable villain.
Deserving Performances:
Ralph Fiennes in In Bruges
Brad Pitt in Burn After Reading
Gary Oldman in The Dark Knight
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Wow, Downey second. Didn't see it coming. :D
I loved Ralph Fiennes in In Bruges =D. maybe its bk to the 80s or 90s? =D
Hopefully 1999 next? :)
YES! Gary Oldman! I would've nominated Aaron Eckhart as well.
I love how you have Gary Oldman as a worthy performance.
I thought you wouldn't like Ledger, but I guess I was wrong!
Yay for Downey at Spot #2, and I agree that the Oldman mention is pretty great. This is such an interesting year for this category.
I didn't expect Robert Downey Jr. in second place.
I also liked Gary Oldman and Aaron Eckhart very much, actually better than Heath Ledger.
Eddie
What did you think of Aaron Eckhart in The Dark Knight?
I thought he was good but Oldman's understated work is what stayed with me.
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