Starting today, we have arrived at the beginning of the biggest awards for the Oscars. Today, I’ll be taking a look at the race for Best Actress. This category has been widely talked about this year; specifically the nomination of Sandra Bullock.
*Sandra Bullock – The Blind Side *Helen Mirren – The Last Station *Carey Mulligan – An Education *Gabourey Sidibe – Precious *Meryl Streep – Julie & Julia
I believe that Bullock is going to take this prize. I’m not sure she is completely deserving of it though. I saw her film and she was great in it, but I don’t know that it’s worthy of an Academy Award. Sure, she did something different, but in comparison to some of the other nominees, I don’t think she is as strong.
I haven’t seen Mirren’s film, but I’d say she is at the bottom of the list in terms of who has a chance to take this category. Many people have said that Streep is Bullock’s stiffest competition, but I think Mulligan might just be a dark horse in this group. She recently won the BAFTA lead actress prize, so it could be a shocker.
I don’t think Sidibe has a chance, if only because of all the attention put on Bullock and Streep. I think she probably is the most deserving of the five ladies. She gives me the Jennifer Hudson vibe of a few years ago when she won for Dreamgirls. This is her first acting job and it wasn’t some small role, it was meaty and dark and heartbreaking.
I honestly don’t know why Streep was even nominated this year. I did not care for her film at all. I get that she did a good impersonation of Julia Child, but I just don’t get how it’s Oscar worthy. I think if she makes a movie a year, a spot is automatically reserved for her in this category.
Like I said, Bullock will take this category. I would love to see an upset though. Could you imagine if Sidibe came from nowhere to win? I think that would be kind of beautiful.
My Pick: Sandra Bullock
