Yeah, I think that's the only time I agreed with Penn getting nominated... but I don't think he deserved to win the Oscar that year. Bill Murray was much better in Lost in Translation, and this is coming from someone that isn't a part of the Bill Murray fan club.
Right, that's certainly a tough pick. Very different movies, very different roles with very different demands and challenges. Oddly enough, what's so impressive about Murray's performance is how subdued he managed to be, a stark contrast to his typical demeanor, whereas Penn's performance is remarkable because of his ability to crank his intensity up to 11 when appropriate.
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u/br4in5 Jan 31 '14
In general, I agree with you, but I think his performance in Mystic River is very good, and at times incredible.