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While it's no surprise that Connelly and Mackie might turn in powerful performances, a salute is also in order for Bettany for an impressive, timely and daring directorial debut guaranteed to shake you out of your comfort zone.

But I, Tonya features two powerful performances that should continue to drive conversation: those of Robbie, who may be showing us her remarkable power only four years after breaking out in The Wolf of Wall Street, and Allison Janney, who leaps fearlessly into a character as direly unsympathetic as any movie villain, then makes her hilarious.

The real similarity between the films though are blisteringly powerful performances from both lead actors.

It's a powerful film with powerful performances.

From brilliant and powerful performances to flawless cues, the entire production is slick.

Otherwise, The Devil Wears Prada is surprisingly intelligent and chock full of powerful performances (Streep's is truly Oscar - worthy).

The story of a talented young jazz drummer and his cruelly sadistic mentor features powerful performances from Miles Teller and J.K. Simmons and editing so intricate and masterful, it feels like jazz itself.

In addition to Daniel Kaluuya from «Get Out,» which is by far the people's movie of the year, I really enjoyed Kumail Nanjiani in «The Big Sick,» which he also wrote and produced, and Dee Rees» «Mudbound,» which has some powerful performances from Jason Mitchell and Mary J. Blige.

And like Singleton, Coogler is more than capable of drawing out some strong, emotionally powerful performances from his cast, which includes the transcendent Michael B. Jordan, an impressive Melonie Diaz, and Octavia Spencer, who proves yet again that her Oscar for The Help was no fluke.

Based on the incredible true story of Saroo Brierly, an Indian orphan who used Google Earth to locate his biological family after getting separated from them 25 years earlier, «Lion» is a good old - fashioned tearjerker that boasts some powerful performances from its two leads.

Susan Sarandon and Sean Penn offer incomparably powerful performances that are truly faultless.

But it does create a crucible for very powerful performances and a convincing relationship in all its contradictions.

Mud, like Nichols» previous work, has great music and an original score, a unique setting with unfamiliar characters, and powerful performances from a very well chosen cast (minus Witherspoon).

It's also a masterful work by filmmaker Dee Rees and powerful performances from each and every actor.

The story of N.W.A. is a rather traditional music biopic which absolutely soars thanks to F. Gary Gray's thrilling direction and powerful performances from its convincing, young cast.

Rachel Weisz plays Ronit and Rachel McAdams is Esti, and the two Rachels deliver heartbreakingly powerful performances in «Disobedience,» which takes the timeless and classic theme of forbidden love to the territory of really forbidden love.

Powerful performances and a sensitive script in Iris (15PG) combine in such a powerful manner that the effect is almost unbearably moving.

It features some of the most memorable documentary subjects of the year, and if you're not moved by their powerful performances, you're just pretty immovable overall.

From Mark Wahlberg's beefed up Mike Williams to powerful performances by veteran actors Kurt Russell (Jimmy Harrell) and the wily John Malcovich (Vidrine) the film is stacked with a stellar cast.

Footnotes: Danny Aiello landed an Oscar - nomination for his stellar work as Sal, although the picture also features quite a number of powerful performances, most notably Spike's as Mookie, Giancarlo Esposite as Buggin» Out, Bill Nunn as Radio Raheem and Samuel L. Jackson as Mister Senor Love Daddy.

Adams's performance is more subdued and reflective whereas Gyllenhaal shows more emotion, but both give powerful performances.

He continues to give inspired and powerful performances and is one of the best actors of his generation.

Occasionally a little too sentimental but with powerful performances from Eddie and Alicia, The Danish Girl is a sensitive story of love, friendship, and being true to oneself.

I can say the same for Sarah Gadon and Tracy Letts as well, giving Indignation a trio of powerful performances to play with.

Joining Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, and Lily Tomlin in the awards race is Oscar nominee Ellen Page and last year's leading actress Oscar winner Julianne Moore in what look to be two of the most powerful performances of the season.

One of his most powerful performances, and clearly, one that is not played by a creature who breathes oxygen or has blood running through his veins.)

Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara give two of the most powerful performances of the year in the «forbidden» romantic drama «Carol».

Its narrative might reach cliché towards the end, but powerful performances carry this fine fable of the American Dream lost in heartbreak.

The film is absolutely one of the best of the year and features powerful performances by the whole cast, especially Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, and Lupita Nyong» O, and it will be a major player in this year's awards race.

From cinematographer Reed Morano in her directorial debut, Meadowland presents powerful performances by Olivia Wilde and Luke Wilson alongside Giovanni Ribisi, Elisabeth Moss, John Leguizamo, Kevin Corrigan, Merritt Weaver, and Juno Temple.

Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence made for an incredible pairing and the supporting cast was elegantly layer with powerful performances from Robert De Niro, Jackie Weaver, Anupam Kher and John Ortiz.

This whimsical drama is eloquently executed with powerful performances and a story that appeals to the masses, but is layered in meaning and symbolism.

The film features a stellar cast led by Justin Long (Yoga Hosers, Tusk, Accepted), Melanie Lynskey («Castle Rock,» «Togetherness,» Heavenly Creatures), Tony Hale («Arrested Development,» «Veep»), Melonie Diaz (Fruitvale Station, The Belko Experiment), Carrie Preston («Claws,» «True Blood»), and powerful performances from teenage actors Arman Darbo (Defenders of Life) and Sawyer Barth (Super Dark Times).

This looks like it is reminiscent of Shutter Island and a few other psychological horror thrillers, all with Aronofsky's unique touches and incredibly powerful performances.

Gina Gershon and Jacqueline Bisset's genuinely powerful performances lift up this otherwise routine film

Directed by Bong Joon - ho (The Host), and based on the French graphic novel Le Transperceneige, the film is rich in atmosphere and features powerful performances from some very fine actors, including Chris Evans, John Hurt, Octavia Spencer, Tilda Swinton, Ed Harris and Jamie Bell.

Other powerful performances by women that should not be forgotten during nominations are Annette Bening's dead - on turn as Gloria Grahame in «Film Stars Don't Die In Liverpool,» Saoirse Ronan and Laurie Metcalf in «Lady Bird»; Margot Robbie and Allison Janney in «I, Tonya,» the young new - to - acting Brooklynn Prince in «The Florida Project,» and Carey Mulligan and Mary J Blige in «Mudbound.»

But between Benjamin and Paul China's taut script and an ensemble's powerful performances, you won't mind.

The film's commitment to Cormac McCarthy's dark vision may prove too unyielding for some, but the film benefits from hauntingly powerful performances - including Theron, whose memory comforts a man on a mission of survival.

Nonetheless, what makes the film memorable is the trio of powerful performances turned in by its three principals.

The real reason for these characters» warmth and validity was due to powerful performances by Segel and Helms.

And there were many, many, many powerful performances this year that did exactly that, breathtaking, compassionate work,» she said, adding, «We have to remind each other of the privilege and the responsibility of the act of empathy.

Would James Gray's «The Immigrant» — with powerful performances by Marion Cotillard, Joaquin Phoenix and Jeremy Renner, set in New York City in 1920s — be more in the conversation (or have done better business) if it were released in the second half of the year and not the first?

Powerful performances are supported by Wong's elliptical structure and the superb work of regular collaborators like cinematographer Christopher Doyle and production designer William Chang.

Do not watch this Philip Seymour Hoffman video tribute if you're not prepared to go into a spiral of your own emotional responses to his powerful performances, and to his death.

a string of powerful performances which established her as one of Hollywood's favorite leading ladies.

Would James Gray's «The Immigrant» — with powerful performances by Marion Cotillard, right, Joaquin Phoenix and Jeremy Renner, left, — be more in the conversation if it were released in the second half of the year and not the first?

Its inevitable praise is a testament to the powerful performances therein.

Powerful performances by Hugh Jackman and Keala Joan Settle.

If Hardy can deliver two totally different but equally powerful performances he's surely got a shot at Oscar glory (maybe two!)