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Originally Posted by citrix  Saw this movie on DVD. Very interesting story. I like Penelope Cruz but still wondering how she managed to get an oscar for this. Craft was good. Overall a good movie. |
I agree completely!
I saw the movie in the theater, and then bought the DVD used for my "collection" since I'm a die-hard Scarlett fan
The storyline was entertaining, and held my interest easily, and all of the cast were obviously comfortable in their roles, but there was nothing especially moving or outstanding about Ms. Cruz' role or performance. It did not even strike me as one of the "meatier" roles in film.
All I can think is that the Academy must have arbitrarily decided to give it to a foreign actress, and she was just their favorite choice? Dunno...I'm clutching at straws here, because her performance...while not bad at all...just did not seem oscar-worthy to me either.
Vicky Christina Barcelona 
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