Sure, she was great in this, but in no way did it deserve an Oscar nomination. The only taxing scene was the final where she becomes teary. The rest was pretty easy going and she was not shining in the film at all. Streep was far more interesting to watch and it was different side to her in this. Diane's performance was stale and irritating.
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Sure, she was great in this...
the film is a little sappy but Streep and Keaton elevate it
I agree Lee is the more interesting role, but also think that Diane Keaton was superb in this film - the 'I've been so lucky' scene, the fight with Lee, telling Lee about her affair with the carny worker, to name just three outstanding scenes. It's a fairly inspired nomination (the 'easier' choice would have been Streep or even Debbie Reynolds or Gena Rowlands) and a much deserved one.
shareDidn't Meryl push for Diane to be nominated instead of her? I remember reading that back when the movie came out.
shareIt may not have been her best movie performance, but it really IS Diane Keaton's film. She's is in most of the scenes with the search for a bone marrow match being about her leukemia. The title "Marvin's Room" is deceiving because Diane's character is the main focus, not Marvin, her dad played by Hume Cronym.
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Move on.
Both actresses were good.
Understated where necessary.
Some times that's more difficult then a tour de force.
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She usually isn't worthy of a nomination, but it's hyped "Keaton"
shareShe was great, but didn't deserve the nomination. I haven't seen this in ages and I can't recall much of Streep's performance and Keaton was the one that my focus was on. What I recall, it was a nice, moving and typical sweet generous Keaton performance. I'd say she was deserving.
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I'd say Diane Keaton deserved a nod. I've seen the movie twice, and both times I thought she was touching and sweet and believable. What was interesting was that Keaton's quietness/restraint really showed up Streep's technique, and Streep did not fare well in the comparison.
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What was interesting was that Keaton's quietness/restraint really showed up Streep's technique, and Streep did not fare well in the comparison.
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Yes, Mr. H. While Streep was still entertaining to watch, it was still a showcase of her self-consciously acting a part. Keaton was just being sweet and lovely and natural. I would have loved her character for an aunt and she appeared so easy to love.
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Yes, and it was easier for her to get through to her nephew. She was fun.
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She was a breath of fresh air for her troubled nephew and he needed her. Streep's character wasn't that sympathetic.
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I wasn't able to appreciate the film when I saw it in the theatre in '96. But I watched it again a couple years ago, and I thought it was pretty wonderful. Diane Keaton's character faced her impending departure with so much grace. It didn't seem like Streep's character would feel things as deeply.
I liked the scene where DK and LC go to the beach. Maybe it was a little bit predictable, but it was still moving.
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I found it to be like one of those endearing, moving and charming little family dramas, that tv movies of the week were so good at in the 70's and 80's. This one had a standout cast that made it even more appealing.
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