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I believe this to be a Denzel's best

posted 16 years ago by nicver
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The whole scene in the "hole". Seriously, why no Oscar?!?

[–] kag2-1 15 years ago

I'd rate his performance ahead of that of Oscar-winner Kevin Spacey in American Beauty. But can't really say, as I didn't see the other nominess - Russell Crowe (The Insider), Richard Farnsworth (Straight Story), Sean Penn (Sweet and Lowdown).

[–] truheart_1 15 years ago

I saw all of those movie besides Straight Story and the only performance that comes close is Russell Crowe for the insider,which was his best role in my mind. I still can't believe he didn't win for this or Malcolm X which I believe is his best role.

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[–] iwill27 14 years ago

Denzel Washington was brilliant!! I loved this movie and knew nothing about it! Great story and as always a great performance by Mr. Washington!!

[–] jeanniemotherof3 13 years ago

I have "heard" the only reason he did not get the Oscar was because the movie is based on a lie. They did not portray the TRUE Carter, and also most think he was guilty.
Denzel is BRILLIANT!!

[–] T-Rexuno 13 years ago

that scene and the scene at the window where he talks to the lawyer are nothing short of amazing.

[–] jeanniemotherof3 13 years ago

I completely agree! Denzel is brilliant and those 2 scenes sum that up. Although I definitely do not believe in Carters innocence for a minute, Denzel sure makes you wish he was!