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No. 8. Jean Dujardin, The ArtistWith a twinkle in his eye – and in his grin – Jean Dujardin sweeps up the audience with his rise and fall in the most unlikeliest of ways. With a silent film. |
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No. 7. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, 50/50 and HesherIf Gordon-Levitt’s insanely good performance in Hesher was too much for you, the tragically ignored 50/50 still shows he has the chops. And is willing to shave his head to prove it. |
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No. 6. Mel Gibson, The BeaverAudiences still haven’t forgiven Mel Gibson for his tirade. Oh, and his second tirade. And maybe they shouldn’t. But the man is a gifted actor, and The Beaver, about a man who has a psychotic break and decides to vent his true feelings through an animal hand puppet, features what could be the best performance of his career. Obviously. |
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No. 5. Elizabeth Olsen, Martha Marcy May MarleneEveryone knows the Olsen twins, but did anyone know that Mary Kate and Ashley have a younger, sexier and more talented sister? Elizabeth Olsen turns in a stunning performance as a young woman who has escaped from a dangerous cult. Too bad she couldn’t escape a bad release schedule. |
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