An Oscar-bait performance isn’t necessarily bad.
In fact, there have been quite a few such performances that have been undeniably outstanding.
It does, however, make it pretty ironic.
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Then, she was nominated again in 2005 forMillion Dollar Baby, and won again.
She wanted to keep the streak going withAmeliain 2010, but that plane was lost at sea.
A legendary actress making a comeback to play an even more legendary actress?
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An emotional celebration of movies?
A tone that makes the whole film feel like a Wikipedia article come to life?
7Leonardo DiCaprio in ‘J.
One of his most desperate attempts was starring as first-ever FBI directorJ.
Edgar, a biopic that takes a look at the man’s professional and personal life.
With ugly visuals, lazy storytelling,and some pretty terrible makeupfor such a big picture,J.
Edgaris very far from being one of the best entries in Eastwood’s directing filmography.
It is, however, one of DiCaprio’s most impressive performances.
Unfortunately, the slap fiasco will surely mean that one Oscar is all he’ll ever get.
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