Who should win an Oscar for BEST ACTOR in a lead role this year?

[Emboldened Chimp]

Poll question: Who should win an Oscar for BEST ACTOR in a lead role this year?

[DODI]

1. Johnny or Bill

I can't choose. Almost got into a fist fight a work when I said I was glad Johnny got a nod -- fellow worker said "he is a nutcase and unamerican, he always trashes this country". To which I responded, he did that once and it was regarding the war. Was he wrong?. That shut them up.

[Emboldened Chimp]

2. That's a dumb reason for him not to get a nod

Some people can be too stupid for words. That said, I don't think he should've been nominated because it simply wasn't an Oscar-worthy performance. I would have rather seen Jack get it instead, or maybe Jeff Bridges for Seabiscuit.

[jimbo fett]

3. Pauly Shore or Rob Schneider. They're both cinematic geniuses.

[tedoll78]

4. For once..

we have the opportunity to see a COMEDIAN get recognition. I'm so sick and tired of these crappy/sappy/whiny/cookie-cutter/snooty/... dramas winning everything; comedy is equally as demanding of skill, and equally as important to the world of acting.

[Wickerman]

5. Murray

most memorable and enjoyable performance of the year. Showed a side of Murray (who I have ALWAYS respected) I wasn't sure was there. Give it to the man for the years of joy he brought us in straight comedy. Great acting. Shame his female lead, I can't think if her name, didn't also get a nomination.

[geniph]

6. Sean Penn's performance in Mystic River

was one of the most emotionally wrenching and CONVINCING things I've ever seen on the screen. The nomination was well-deserved, and a win for Sean is LONG overdue.

[bigwillq]

7. Sean Penn should win the Oscar

I haven't seen any of the other nominees besides Jude Law but Sean was amazing. I think it'll be Sean or Bill. I hope Sean's political views don't turn off too many voters. Like it was said, Sean is overdue.

[Kat45]

8. Yes. He was excellent in Mystic River.

I hope Tim Robbins gets Best Supporting Actor for that film too. I've never seen a Robbins performance like that.

[hippiechick]

9. For the life of me, I can't figure out ...

WHY Depp was nominated ?!?!?

That movie was total cornball !
Granted, he's about the hottest thing walkin' but ... an Oscar ?

Don't think so.


:hippie:

[Skittles]

10. The only one I haven't seen is Cold Mountain

I would say of the other four, Sean Penn was the best. That guy just BREATHES acting; he is absolutely wonderful. And I just saw him in 21 grams. While I thought it was a dreadfully grim movie and I would hesitate to recommend it, again Sean was just amazing.

[Supply Side Jesus]

11. I'll root for Bill

BUT, Jude Law was impressive in Cold Mountain.

[Lindsey]

12. Sean Penn

He's been such a wonderful actor for all these years and I feel his performance in Mystic River was incredible - plus I DIG HIS POLITICS - he's a true patriot!!!!!!!!!!!!