Why does everyone think Adams deserved an Oscar noination for Arrival?

I wouldn't have objected if Amy was nominated for "Arrival", she did a good job, but I do agree it wasn't her best role, she's been far better in other films. She did the best with what the role gave her. I personally thought that Jessica Chastain's performance in "Ms. Sloane" was more worthy of a nomination, she gave a powerhouse performance, and was easily one of the five best of the year! Emily Blunt was also worthy for "The Girl on the Train", she was terrific throughout the entire film. I knew Meryl Streep was going to take a spot away from someone, and I didn't think she deserved a nomination. She was good, but not great, but when she's in the running, someone's going to be left out because she's an automatic nomination from the academy. Ruth Negga was good, but not better than Chastain, Blunt, or even Adams. Emma Stone is going to win, and Natalie Portman is a solid second, but I thought Chastain should have been up there with them!

Arrival is a boring mess.

Amy did nothing special in it.

In fact I thought her acting was lazy.

You're confusing lazy with subtle.

What she did with those super close up shots of her face was nothing short of spectacular. She was able to convey so much with just the slightest changes in facial expression or her eyes.

by nkavy71488 » 5 hours ago (Sun Jan 29 2017 20:52:02)
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Post Edited: Sun Jan 29 2017 20:58:17
You're confusing lazy with subtle.

What she did with those super close up shots of her face was nothing short of spectacular. She was able to convey so much with just the slightest changes in facial expression or her eyes.

I disagree. I find her very dull and her expressions are all the same.

One of the worst actresses out there.

Exactly. Her performance didn't deserve an Oscar AT ALL.

Nolan, I love you forever!

She certainly deserved a nomination for Nocturnal Animals.