In the 2020s, that trend has continued.
In a fair world,Al PacinoorJoe Pesciwould’ve won for their far superior work in Martin Scorsese’sThe Irishman.
The film chronicles the career ofJ.
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Robert Oppenheimer(Cillian Murphy), including hiscontentious relationship withLewis Strauss(Robert Downey Jr.).
Downey Jr. has some standout scenesinOppenheimer, especially in the middle and in the electrifying third act.
Still, Downey Jr. deliversa fine and suitably unlikable performancethat givesOppenheimera worthy villain to root against.
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Was he worthier of the Oscar than an absurdMark RuffaloinPoor Thingsor a hilariousRyan GoslinginBarbie?
Its wings might’ve not melted, but the flight up sure was turbulent.
What Kotsur achieves inCODAis emotional,simultaneously heartbreaking and heartwarming.
Kaluuya is tremendous as Hampton, deliveringa true tour-de-force that gives the film all its drive and impact.
However,his win has only aged better over time.
It’s a sentimental performance without an ounce of cynicism that never becomes too broad or absurd.
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