Saturday, April 10, 2010

Best Actress 2002: The Resolution!





5. Salma Hayek in Frida: Salma Hayek's performance does not save Frida from being a bad film and doesn't feel like the real Frida Kahlo at all, but a hollywoodized caricature.




4. Nicole Kidman in The Hours: Despite being a little underwhelming, Kidman delivers a piercing performance that makes Virginia Wolf a fascinating enigma.



3. Diane Lane in Unfaithful: Diane Lane gives a great, intimate performance that dominates the entire film and makes it worth watching.


2. Renee Zellweger in Chicago: Zellweger carries Chicago with a fantastic performance which shows Roxie's manipulative ways and her vulnerability.



1. Julianne Moore in Far From Heaven: Julianne Moore is amazing as Cathy and gives a heart wrenching , brilliant performance for the ages.


11 comments:

Fritz said...

Just as I expected it! :-)

What year is next?

joe burns said...

You're a good guesser, Fritz! You'll find out soon, I would tell you, but I want it to be a surprise. But after the next year, 1991 will most likely be next.

Fritz said...

1991 sounds great!

joe burns said...

Thanks! You'll do 2008 after 1950? And just wondering, but have you seen Ellen Burtsyn's performance in Requiem For A Dream?

Louis Morgan said...

Great write ups.

Robert said...

Great!!! I think Julianne Moore was absolutely stellar in Far From Heaven. Such a brilliant performance. I'm still a very avid supporter of Kidman's performance, but...I'm not sure whether or not she deserved to win. Eek!

joe burns said...

Louis Morgan: Thanks!

Robert: Maybe you should rewatch them both to make up your mind. What did you think of Kidman in Moulin Rouge?

Malcolm said...

Is 1991 next? It's exciting! Love your write-ups. Keep this up! And will you do 2000 or 1988 soon?

joe burns said...

No, 1991 is after the year I do next. Thank you so much! And we'll see soon............

dinasztie said...

Julianne was marvellous!

Dempsey Sanders said...

wasn't surprised Julianne got it, I have always liked Diane Lane and her performance in Unfaitful was amazing. Another great write up Joe