Directed by Quentin Tarantino, the film is a sort of reimagining of characters and events surrounding the Manson Family murders, which took place in the summer of 1969. I actually really enjoyed the movie, and thought Robbie did a fine job. The only problem is that she's barely in it. I get that the character is historically well-known, and that the Academy tends to wet themselves over films depicting their industry. But there just isn't enough for Robbie to do here.
I expect there have been plenty of pundits out there who've broken down why and how Robbie might get the nod. What Robbie does she does well. It would be very difficult to convince me, however, that it's a worthy performance. Not that screen time is the only thing that constitutes a good role. But this is not Judi Dench in Shakespeare in Love or Viola Davis in Doubt. There is so little interesting or difficult in Robbie's portrayal. No arc. No big speech or super emotional moment. That, coupled with low screen time, does not an Oscar role make.
If she gets in, I expect it to be more understandable if its for Bombshell, which opens December 20 (and I cannot wait to see).
My ranking of the performances I've seen thus far:
1. Jennifer Lopez (Hustlers)
2. Maggie Smith (Downton Abbey)
3. Margot Robbie (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood)
No way. The dog deserves a supporting actress nomination more.
ReplyDeleteLittle Women will have its first screen with q&a after w/Greta Gerwig, Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh, Timothee Calamet, Laura Dern and our beloved Meryl Streep in L.A. this coming 23rd. I'm preparing for every good things coming Meryl's way, fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteLet's hope Meryl gets some recognition for Little Women although it seems her role may be more limited than supporting. Laura Dern appears to be the favorite now to win the Supporting Actress Oscar for Marriage Story. As for Laundromat, the less said the better.
ReplyDeleteTell me more about The Laundromat. Have you had the chance to see it?
DeleteI've watched it (blushed) on a pirated copy. The movie is a complete mess and I find Gary Oldman REALLY grating! Meryl did well although it's not anything new or surprising from her (just like Maggie Smith in Downton Abbey). If not for her, I would have switched off the whole thing.
DeleteI just watched it on Netflix. I thought it was ok, it kept my attention. Meryl was great. I could see her pushed for lead. And she didn't have a "black face" lol
ReplyDeleteThey tweeze the hairs under the curve of the eyebrow to further underline it and cull away any strays. Colin Furze
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