Thirty years into his cinematic career,Ralph Fiennesremains one of Hollywood’s most acclaimed performers.

The film has earned Fiennes his third Oscar nomination and the first since 1996’sThe English Patient.

Indeed, Fiennes is no stranger to acclaim.

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In 2022, Fiennes directed an adaptation ofT.S.

The film adaptation ofFour Quartets, directed by Fiennes' sister,Sophie Fiennes, received strong reviews.

The Grand Budapest Hotelfeatures a massive cast of well-known performers–everyone fromF.

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Murray AbrahamtoSaoirse Ronanis there.

In fact, his snub remains egregious and borderline incomprehensible.

The film was acclaimed by critics and audiences, receiving nine Oscar nominations and winning four.

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Skyfallis a showcase for Bardem and a swan song for Dench, whose M tragically dies at the end.

Skyfallreceived near-universal acclaim, with criticspraising its story, performances, and production values.

It received five Oscar nominations and won two, including one forAdele’s now-iconic theme.

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Conclavebenefits from a tight screenplay thatkeeps the reveals coming without losing tension or momentum.

Fiennes co-stars as the Prime Minister.

Fiennes voices Lord Victor Quartermaine, a snobbish rake and hunter courting Lady Tottington, voiced byHelena Bonham-Carter.

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However, it has been somewhat forgotten, which is a true shame considering its quality.

The film features Harry’s final stand against Voldemort in a brutal battle at Hogwarts Castle.

The film earned acclaim from critics, who celebrated it as a perfect ending for the franchise.

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The film stars an ensemble cast led byJeremy Renner, includingAnthony MackieandGuy Pearce.

Fiennes plays a supporting role as the leader of a Private Military Company unit.

The Hurt Lockerreceived universal acclaim for itsrealistic and effective portrayal of the war in Iraq.

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The film received nine Oscar nominations, including one for Renner.

It won Best Picture, with Bigelow becoming the first woman to win Best Director.

Fiennes plays the wealthy and haughty Charles Van Doren, who becomes Goodwin’s main suspect.

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However, it won none and has been somewhat overshadowed by its fellow nominees.

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Conclave

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