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The Performances

posted 9 years ago by NelsonVanAlden
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In my opinion Kidman should have won. Never really been a fan of hers, but she was excellent. Also, Dianne Weist and Aaron Eckhartt were every bit as good. In fact, I think Eckhartt was completely over looked.

I absolutely love this movie. I have seen it probably 10 times. It's depressing, but it's also hopeful. There are so many powerful scenes. The scene where Eckhartt flips out that she erased all the videos on his phone is one of the most emotional scenes ever. It will stick with me always. I also love the scene between Kidman and Dianne where they are in the basement talking about if it ever goes away.

How could anyone dislike this movie? It's perfect. Not a false note in the film.

[–] potsi-1 8 years ago

Love it as well. Had Nicole been nominated the year before or the year after she would have a genuine chance. Natalie Portman was too big of a favorite and she got to have many big, crazy, dramatic scenes. Personally I prefer Rabbit Hole to Black Swan and Kidman's performance but it was more understated (despite having some big moments).

[–] Zach-Boardy 8 years ago

I think Nicole Kidman got stollen that Oscar. I recently watched the film and a the end I was just thinking how the he'll did she not win and Natalie Portman did. Don't get me wrong Natalie was good in Black Swan but Nicole was far more superior and breathtaking with her performance as the grieving woman. Especially at the end when she 'breaks down' in the car. Remarkable acting skills right there.