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Should've been nominated for End of Watch

posted 11 years ago by mmahnic
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Nothing against the actors that did receive nominations, but imo Pena's role in End of Watch was much more substantial than say Alan Arkins' in Argo or even DeNiros' in SLP. I'm guessing the only reason it didn't happen is because not enough Academy members saw the film. If they did, I'm sure he would've been. I think how much of a campaign the studios and producers are able to put forward has something to do with it as well. Not to worry, though. The cream of the crop always rises to the top, and I think there's more excellent work from Mr. Pena to come, along with the recognition. He certainly is in demand.

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[–] yidir_corday 11 years ago

Definitely. I hoped till the last moment that there would be a surprise!
It's so unfair. but this is how it works ):.

Cotillard should have been nominated too.

[–] mmahnic 11 years ago

I was hoping for a surprise as well, but like Juliette Binoche has said, an Oscar is the result of a chance encounter. The only control the actor has is their performance. The rest is out of their hands, so the moral is not to win the Oscar, but to always strive to do your best work.

"Rust and Bone" has yet to play in my provincial town. Hopefully it will.

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[–] SallyKait 11 years ago

I think he's an Oscar!

[–] jbcloverdude317 10 years ago

I TOTALLY AGREE with you. Pena did an outstanding job in End of Watch, and I think if more of the members of the Academy would have watched it, he would have been nominated.

[–] garciadavid582 10 years ago

I agree, pena should won something for his role in end of watch, dam good movie,excellent acting! Good job pena