Marianne Jean-Baptiste is Worthy of Another Trip to the Oscars for Her Brilliant, Biting Performance in Mike Leigh’s ‘Hard Truths’
variety.comClayton Davis Senior Awards Editor It shouldn’t be hard for “Hard Truths” to get some Oscar love, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be.
British actress Marianne Jean-Baptiste delivers an emotionally charged performance in Mike Leigh‘s powerful drama. She portrays a woman on the verge of mental collapse, navigating her life with a volatile mix of vulnerability and rage.
Whether interacting with a furniture store clerk, her sister, or her husband and child, Jean-Baptiste commands the screen for nearly every one of the film’s 97 minutes, taking the audience on a turbulent emotional ride.
But that can be a lot for moviegoers to handle. Hopefully, the searing nature of the performance won’t prevent voters from nominating her for best lead actress at this year’s Academy Awards.
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