In “Nyad,” the titular character is entitled, mean, self-centered and treats people around her terribly… and she’s our hero? Supporting actors Jodie Foster and Rhys Ifans ma…
Long a respected veteran, Bening has been regularly recognized for her performances with Oscar nominations. Her run began with her supporting actress nom for Stephen Frears’ “The Grifters” , though she lost to Whoopi Goldberg for “Ghost.” She followed that up with best actress noms for “American Beauty” and “Being Julia” , losing both times to Hilary Swank for “Boys Don’t Cry” and “Million Dollar Baby.” Her last nom came for her acclaimed turn opposite Julianne Moore in “The Kids Are Alright” .
Likable characters tend to do half the work for an overdue performer seeking their first statuette. Add in the impact of recentstory that raises some questions about Nyad’s accomplishment, and it may be enough at this early stage to make Oscar voters look around for other options. Foster, on the other hand, is best in show, as the coach who serves in many ways as the emotional punching bag of our heroine. Foster has garnered the same number of Oscar noms during her career as Bening. In the Hollywood game for over five decades, Foster has won two best actress statuettes, for “The Accused” and for her work in best picture winner “The Silence of the Lambs” .
Ifans, who plays navigator John Bartlett, gives the movie a warm heart and center, which helps give the audience permission to have empathy for Diana. It’s still uncertain if Ifans has enough in this role to land his first-ever Oscar nomination. Nonetheless, he’s someone that you take with you after credits roll.
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