That puts Chalamet in a truly unique place; he could become the youngest Best Actor Oscar winner ever (he'll be 22 by awards time) and topple one of the most traditionally Oscar baity roles and performances in doing so. (awardswatch.com)
From small roles in the likes of Oscar baity films, such as Zero Dark Thirty and, le sigh, Parkland, to larger roles in unsung indie hits Humpday and Safety Not Guaranteed, and simply as the reliably affable straight man, Pete, on The League, it's easy to admit that Duplass has got range. (silverscreenriot.com)
In timing and content, Amistad is a little Oscar baity, but a bigger reason than that and Spielberg's recent victories for its minor contender status may simply be that 1997 was an unusually strong year for film. (dvdizzy.com)