The support that TOM HARDY brings to INCEPTION is simply a joy. When he's introduced, we're right away presented with one of the most interesting, suave-ly played, and yet minimalistic characterization on recent screen. Hardy's character seems simple: direct, playful, charming, with expertise, one dimmentional, and easily identifiable as loyal. But the quality lies in the caliber of Hardy's performance; he inadvertently gives us an amazing JAMES BONDesque incarnation that breathes certain similarities but with a freshness and appeal that complement the cast in any level. Here's to you Hardy, in my opinion you're among the best supporting actors of the year.
I AM LOVE is a story about an aristocratic housewife that for years has dedicated her life to serve her family: a foreigner resident in Italy around the turn of the millennium. Through TILDA SWINTON's character, we get a glimpse in the life of the rich, charismatic, and powerful family that's strengthen by tradition and continuity. In fact, the sense of continuity is such a strong theme in the film that any matter that seems to rock or even alter the everyday life of the family seems like a threat. And if you've seen the film, SWINTON's relinquish to absolute passion becomes that unwilling, over the years dormant, and unthinkable threat for the dynasty. SWINTON is an actress that exudes sensuality without falling into the mundane. She delivers one of the most amazing portrayal without considering that she had to learn Italian with a Russian accent; SWINTON is already one of the best leading actresses of 2010.
Few young actors make such prominent and striking performances without going over board but by providing the right amount of credibility and life to its characters; in the case of ARMIE HAMMER in THE SOCIAL NETWORK, he gives us two characters that outstand with subtly and charisma. They're in fact the antagonist/victimized force in the film. twin brothers that differ from each other like ATHENA differs from ARES:one is the diplomatic strategic face of war, while the other one is the sheer passion to confront and destroy. Before THE SOCIAL NETWORK, I had no idea of who ARMAND HAMMER the actor was. It took me a long while in the film to discover that both characters were one sole actor. The acknowledgement blew me away because of the brilliance and royal treat that is watching HAMMER two timing act. You can read my previous blog on THE SOCIAL NETWORK where I talk more about HAMMER'S performance: a best supporting actor, in my opinion.
No other actress received as much positive buzz online, verbally, and on paper as last year's revelation CHLOE MORETZ. She became an immediate sensation in KICK ASS where she performed an aggressive ninja like trained vigilante: her arsenal of brutal kicks, punches, slices, and even R rated dialogue impulsed her to the front on one of the year's most gruesome and bizarrely satisfying comic-action films. KICK ASS reminds me plenty of WATCHMEN another film based on self proclaimed super heroes/ vigilantes that confront crime in a brutally close to reality without super powers world. The biggest difference is that KICK ASS is inhabited by adolescents that seek to change society for a better good. MORETZ introduction is literally a purple hurricane of kicks and swords. She is in fact the real deal where the protagonist is a wannabe trainee. I felt shocked and yet compelled by MORETZ performance in KICK ASS that I couldn't believe how much brute energy was coming from this young character. Aside from the highest level of violence found in recent teen action flicks, KICK ASS pushed and punched the envelope in teen comic action drama; where MORETZ is the centrifugal force behind it.
But later that year, MORETZ put aside her mask and cold purple raging nature to give us an even more perplexing performance in LET ME IN. The vampire horror flick came out in a time where girls and vampires have only one association, TWILIGHT. The expectations were not greater than your next vampire B rated film, but as already stated on her previous work, MORETZ overexceeds any conventional role. LET ME IN proves to be a true surprise cinematographically and in character drama: this contempo interpretation of the Swedish LET THE RIGHT ONE IN completely pushes the envelop in terms of overall performance. It's critically superior to its predecessor. MORETZ contribution of both tender and lethal nature is remarkably moving. The creepy scenario of a more than platonic first time romance for both protagonists is more in touch with human nature than any love/forbidden affair in recent films. Needless to say, it puts many teen-adult on screen romances to shame. LET ME IN shines with a splendor that engulfs its viewer in a tale of a lonely predator that kills for survival and yearns for an unknown life otherwise of her own. MORETZ simply tackles with assertion the complexity of the character, and the result is one of the most fascinating vampire portrayal in years. To me, CHLOE MORETZ is already a best actress Oscar winner that sets the standard high for kids performances in film.
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