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A special talent + depth = great actress


I feel Mia has a very special talent that really adds depth and soul to her characters. Along with the depth is a great subtlety that is rare in actors, especially ones so young. She has given at least three performances that I consider unforgettable: "In Treatment", "Jane Eyre" and now "Stoker" - all vastly different. For me if an actor can do that once or even twice over a career spanning decades I have great admiration for them. Still, whatever film she appears in she does a top notch job that elevates and enhances the story. What I also appreciate is the intelligence with which she cultivates her talent - she seeks interesting parts under the direction of creative directors and resists the immediate cashing-in on blockbuster super-hero, or robot populated extravaganzas - not that others shouldn't do it (they should), but I feel she has a real artist's sensibility and that's what she values - she's really something special. I'm fascinated with what Mia will do next - I wish her only the best.

I'd also now add "Tracks" to the unforgettable list.

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Sadly, she was a no-show at Cannes this year for the OLLA premiere. *sob* Maybe she didn't want to go after having attended the past two years in a row.


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