Despite only being in a handful of scenes, her outstanding work in Les Misérables won Hathaway the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, along with a whole lot of other accolades. All the actors in the movie are amazing but the most outstanding performance comes from Anne Hathaway. The music, the acting, the story-it's all practically flawless, with a well-crafted narrative that elevates this already-excellent experience. It tells the story of Jean Valjean ( Hugh Jackman), a convict who breaks away from his downtrodden life and strives to live in the grace of God. Oscars Won: Sound Mixing, Makeup and Hairstyling, Supporting Actressīased on Victor Hugo's seminal novel of the same name, Les Misérablesis an epic period musical and arguably one of the best movies ever in its genre. Chase HutchinsonĢ hr 38 min | Epic Period Musical | Tom HooperĬast: Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne, Helena Bonham Carter, and Sacha Baron Cohen Based on the memoir of the same name, there is a conversation to be had about the changes that are made from the source material, though it only makes it all that more interesting as a cinematic artifact. There is an enduring sense of humanity built on its love for all the characters, bringing their struggles to life with an honesty that doesn’t judge but also doesn’t look away from their flaws.

Set in 1967 New England, it is a portrait of the time and a profile of the people that society discards without a second thought. It is there she meets Angelina Jolie’s charismatic though troubled Lisa who begins to draw her in. It stars Winona Ryder as Susanna, an aimless 18-year-old who is sent to a psychiatric hospital after a nervous breakdown leads to an overdose. The experience that is Girl, Interrupted is carried by the strength of its performances. 2 hr 7 min | Psychological Drama | James MangoldĬast: Winona Ryder, Angelina Jolie, Clea DuVall

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