Based on the fact that the works of Bill Nighy in ‘Living’ and Paul Mescal in ‘Aftersun’ are close to the prodigy’s turf, the 2023 Oscar race for Best Actor has always been between Colin Farrell for ‘Souls in Inisherin’ Grief , Austin Butler for “Elvis” and Brendan Fraser for “The Whale”. To date, when there are very few chapters left to burn before arriving at the ceremony, nothing has changed. The statuette is between these six hands.
Oscars 2023: Analysis of the best actor
1 Bill Nighy – “Living”
The mere idea of making a remake of Akira Kurosawa’s ‘Living’, one of the best films in the history of cinema, already seemed like a more than risky decision, not to mention rash, but, obviously, with a differentiating element from the stature (and talent) of Bill Nighy at the helm already offered an extra guarantee of quality. And the truth is that, without touching the legendary 1952 masterpiece, the film directed by Oliver Hermanus works very well thanks to a very elegant staging, a beautiful soundtrack and, of course, the wonderful and delicate performance of an actor who gives in ‘Living’ what may be the most complete and complete work of his long career. A gift. And the Academy, fortunately, was able to reward him with an indisputable candidacy.
Bill Nighy in eCartelera
2 Paul Mescal – ‘After Sun’
In the absence of nominations for Best Picture, Screenplay or Direction, three categories it could have perfectly fit into, that the sublime ‘Aftersun’ is represented at the next Oscars through the unforgettable work of Paul Mescal is more than a considerable joy. A nomination that was enthusiastically received by an audience that connected very intensely with a film and an interpretation that passes from the slightest gesture, the gaze, silence and a waving hand before returning to the shadows. There is no possibility that he ends up taking the statuette, a pity, but we are talking about an interpretation that is beyond praise. And the prizes.
Paul Mescal of eCartelera
3 Brendan Fraser – ‘The Whale’
From applause to applause and from emotional speech to emotional speech. This is how Brendan Fraser’s awards career has unfolded since ‘The Whale’ was first screened and his work has become the highlight and acclaim. Right. Soul, heart and gaze from Darren Aronofsky’s erratic film, what the recovered actor does in this tremendous drama that combines formal austerity with tearful excess is truly outrageous. Fraser takes the film to another level, bringing tenderness, finesse and subtlety. Unless Austin Butler’s option for ‘Elvis’ is confirmed, a serious possibility, we have a more than deserving Academy Award for Best Actor here.
Brendan Fraser of eCartelera
4 Austin Butler – “Elvis”
Energy, sexuality, sweat, tears, rhythm, tenderness, anger, greatness and magnetism. The Austin Butler thing in “Elvis” was something very similar to an impossible mission, stepping into the impossible skin, shoes and costumes of one of the great myths of music history and one of the biggest stars of all time, but the young actor emerges from the challenge, triumphant rather than graceful. Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis” could put more time and effort into Tom Hanks’ character than necessary, that’s fine, but there’s no scene with Butler where the screen doesn’t instantly and sustainably ignite. A cyclone. And one of those performances with the word “Oscar” stamped on the forehead.
Austin Butler of eCartelera
5 Colin Farrell – “The Banshees of Inisherin”
If the Academy freaks out trying to choose between Austin Butler and Brendan Fraser, which it very well could, the third way has its name: Colin Farrell. In fact, we are talking about an actor who, for a long time, seemed to be the favorite to reach a statuette which, should it finally end up in his hands, would signify the recognition of a particularly delicate, restrained and intelligent work. In summary, an interpretation at the level of ‘Almas en banjo de Inisherin’.
Colin Farrell of eCartelera
And that, to be completely honest, the Farrell option is at a pretty low point in terms of its real chance of success, especially since Butler’s Bafta wins and Fraser’s SAG wins. Two defeats which, in addition to leaving the protagonist of ‘Almas en torment de Inisherin’ as the middle ground between the two favorite ways, confirm the feeling that this Oscar, one of the most important, is a matter of two.
In any case, here we have come to recall five capital interpretations that deserve an Oscar without exception. Nighy’s sensitivity. Mescal’s gaze. Butler’s nerves. Farrell’s Shades. Fraser’s delivery. There is no such thing as an unfair victory. And that’s the best of news.
Source: E Cartelera
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