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Kirsten Dunst deserved some sort of acting recognition for this

posted 14 years ago by Mr_Ectoplasma
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Barely anyone saw this movie and it's some of her best (if not best) work to date. She projected everything she was feeling subtly but exceptionally well, and that entire abortion scene was totally Oscar material— and, well, nothing. It was hardly released in US theaters and went straight to on-demand while it was still in its limited release. Seriously, what the hell? It's gotta be disappointing for her, this was some of the best acting I've seen from her, and one of the best performances of the year.

[–] stiff5 14 years ago

I could not agree more. Her performance was exceptional and completely award worthy. It's a shame that the film wasn't better.

[–] francescof86 14 years ago

Many critics praised her performance and the movie as well.So it was a great chance for her.

[–] palprincess 14 years ago

I agree. She was amazing in this film. I never considered her a great actress before this film, but she proved me wrong with this acting. She went toe to toe with the great Mr. Ryan Gosling and maybe acting along side him made her do a better job. She deserves recognition for this!

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[–] GroupCaptainMandrakeRAF 13 years ago

totally agreed. kirsten was amazing in this film, and it's a shame it didn't get a wider release.

[–] NeverEclipsed 13 years ago

Her acting was spot on. She could have over done it but she played it just right.

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[–] madrid04 13 years ago

Totally agree; Kirsten is very underrated. She often chooses deep, multifaceted roles that get overlooked and this is certainly one of them.

[–] Cablebot3000 13 years ago

Exactly, she has played quite a few complex characters before (Crazy/Beautiful comes to mind). She is a great actress and I was blown away by her performance in this movie. She really does deserve more recognition beyond the spider man films and Bring it On

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[–] jeansheridan 13 years ago

She is good in this film and fortunately because the Weinstein Brothers helped produce it and Ryan Gosling was in it, it will look good on her resume even though it wasn't released. That's not her fault as an actress.

And besides good acting, she LOOKS really good in it, which is important to directors. She's been gone for a bit so it's nice to see her slowly coming back to work. Michelle Williams is going to be facing some competition for petite blonde roles now.

[–] madrid04 13 years ago

@ Cablebot3000: ever since she was young, I've noticed she (for the most part) chose roles that other mainstream actresses her age would not go for. Interview with the Vampire, Virgin Suicides, even Strike is sort of obscure (although I really do love that movie - classic when I was growing up). Really underrated.

[–] sydnee_man 13 years ago

I agree with you completely. Also, Frank Langella played the villain perfectly and he should have gotten a best supporting role nomination. Ryan did an amazing job as well.

It amazes me that every obscure movie that Woddy Allen puts out can't get enough accolades or award recognition. And a great movie that really needed some recognition didn't get a peep.

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[–] tmontyb 13 years ago

It amazes me that every obscure movie that Woddy Allen puts out can't get enough accolades or award recognition. And a great movie that really needed some recognition didn't get a peep.

Interesting thought.

Just watched this film last night. I though it was excellent and I agree Dunst played the role to perfection.

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[–] greenbanzanas 13 years ago

Ummm, no offense, but Ryan Gosling played the villain and Frank Langella played the evil villain's father.

[–] sydnee_man 13 years ago

They both deserved recognition for their acting as well. I just hate that this whole movie didn't get the recognition that it deserved.

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[–] francescof86 13 years ago

It's because of the bad publicity Wainstein company gave to the movie.It's far superior than the extremely overrated Blue Valentine.

[–] sydnee_man 13 years ago

I agree and I did not care for Blue Valentine. It was a real downer!

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[–] Fred1974 13 years ago

I couldn't agree more. It is her best work to date!

[–] Xcalat3 12 years ago

Shew was Excellent in this

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[–] Roxie_Blu 12 years ago

I agree it was some of her best work. The scene where she found the dog's bandana and silently screamed - it was chilling. Well done to her.

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