Anne Hathaway, Tom Hanks and Halle Berry get lead Oscar pushes for 'Dark Knight Rises' and 'Cloud Atlas'
The studio steers clear of Hathaway's 'Les Misérables' campaign
Anne Hathaway in "The Dark Knight Rises"
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One of the things we've been looking to get confirmation on regarding Warner Bros. Pictures' Oscar campaigns this year is just where Tom Hanks and Halle Berry would be pushed for Tom Tykwer and the Wachowskis' "Cloud Atlas." Lead seemed to be the obvious call (both are the movie stars and have the most screen time across the various stories in which they appear and the characters they play), but it's always possible something like this puts everyone up for supporting.
It turns out the two will indeed go lead for the film. I suppose you can consider them contenders in our Best Actor and Best Actress galleries, then. The real surprise from the studio, however, is the decision to place "The Dark Knight Rises" star Anne Hathaway in the lead actress category as opposed to supporting. Is that indicative of a serious rallying or simply a smart decision to get out of the way of another film?
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The only lead push for Universal's "Les Misérables" will be Hugh Jackman, as we confirmed some time ago. Everyone else, including Hathaway (who has a show-stopping if fleeting role in the film), will go supporting. Gunning for lead with Christopher Nolan's Batman denouement keeps Hathaway from crashing with herself in the supporting actress competition.
But the studio has never laid off the notion of a major Oscar push for "The Dark Knight Rises," even when reviews didn't quite reach the level of "The Dark Knight." The feeling is that Nolan has shown awards consistency and that there is a lot of goodwill for him to finally be recognized by the Academy. Many believe his 2008 blockbuster would have been a Best Picture nominee under the current system and it is generally seen as the film that sparked the movement to change things up in the category. "Rises" didn't quite reach "Knight"'s domestic box office gross, but it topped it worldwide with a $1.07 billion haul, second only to "The Avengers" this year.
In my opinion, Hathaway was best in show in the film, which I found largely disappointing in a minority assessment. Tom Hardy crafted an intriguing and magnetic character and in some ways seems like a likelier contender (not that anyone is really in the hunt), but Hathaway's Selina Kyle was fully-fleshed out and extended past the shadow Michelle Pfeiffer cast 20 years ago in Tim Burton's "Batman Returns."
Christian Bale will also get a lead push, while Hardy, Michael Caine, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Gary Oldman and Marion Cotillard will all go supporting.
"The Dark Knight Rises" arrives on DVD/Blu-ray on December 4. "Cloud Atlas" opens nationwide on October 26.
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October 12, 2012 at 9:55PM EST Reply to CommentI suppose category fraud doesn't matter much when you have 0.00% chance at a nomination. Smart to step out of Les Mis' way.
DylanS I agree. But I have to say, and I'll step down from this argument if she's as great in "Les Mis" as we think she will be, but I think she deserves serious consideration for her work in "Rises". I agree with Kris' assessment that she was best in show (Although I liked the film a bit more than he did) and managed to be the only nearly universally liked element of the film even though many initially thought she was miscast.
October 12, 2012 at 10:06PM ESTHoustonRufus Agreed. I can't see any of these happening.
October 12, 2012 at 10:58PM ESTPaul Hathaway is the lead actress in TDKR. Cotillard is supporting. Hardly category fraud, John.
October 13, 2012 at 12:39AM ESTMatt Paul-
October 13, 2012 at 2:48PM ESTIt's a supporting role. The category is "Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role," not "Performance by an Actress in a Role that, Relative to Other Actresses in the Film, Could be Considered the Leading Female Role."
John G. Not every movie has a male and female lead.
October 13, 2012 at 3:20PM ESTGabriel Matt, like that stopped the Academy from nominating Viola Davis for The Help.
October 13, 2012 at 9:41PM ESTGuy Lodge Not an equivalent situation at all, Gabriel. I could get into the specifics of why Emma Stone and Viola Davis are mutual leads in that film, but fuck it -- who cares anymore?
October 13, 2012 at 10:57PM ESTMatt Gabriel, as Guy says, not an equivalent situation (though there are a few to choose from). Regardless, where do I say anything about the Academy's behavior? I simply stated that, no matter what happens come nomination day (and, in the case of Anne Hathaway in TDKR, my guess is not much), Hathaway's role is a supporting one.
October 15, 2012 at 8:07PM ESTEdwin
October 12, 2012 at 10:55PM EST Reply to CommentThis was clearly done just to keep Hathaway from stealing votes from herself, although I doubt many people would have put her down for "The Dark Knight Rises" anyway. I thought she was good enough in the movie (which I didn't like overall), but in no way do I think it's a leading role. It just goes to show how silly this whole category placement thing can get when Philip Seymour Hoffman and Helen Hunt are supporting for "The Master" and "The Sessions," respectively, yet Anne Hathaway is a lead for "The Dark Knight Rises."
I do, however, wonder if Anne Hathaway could pull off a Golden Globe nomination. We all know how much the HFPA loves giving big stars multiple nominations.
Rashad
October 12, 2012 at 11:16PM EST Reply to CommentShe has my vote.
Monica
October 12, 2012 at 11:36PM EST Reply to CommentShe wasn't the best of this movie. Hardy was much better than her.
Chris138 Agreed.
October 13, 2012 at 12:14AM ESTKristopher Tapley Disagreed. "When I finally saw the light it was nothing but BLINDING!" lol
October 13, 2012 at 2:38AM ESTChris138 I don't think anything is funnier in that movie than Marion Cotillard's death scene. And the look on Gary Oldman's face when it cuts to him.
October 13, 2012 at 3:23AM ESTm1 If Hardy gets awards consideration this year, it will probably be for This Means War in the Worst Actor category.
October 13, 2012 at 7:59AM ESTAndrej I gotta go with Joseph Gordon Levitt as TDKR's MVP. Hathaway was fun but very sparse through the film.
October 13, 2012 at 8:58AM ESTDylanS I'd say Hathaway and Levitt were out ahead of everybody else.
October 13, 2012 at 10:24AM ESTMonica Kris, "I'm adaptable!" lol
October 14, 2012 at 10:07PM ESTBale, Caine and Hardy were the best in the film.
Rev. Slappy
October 13, 2012 at 12:27AM EST Reply to CommentThe best actor in Cloud Atlas is Jim Broadbent. He owns that movie. I'm stunned that his name isn't being mentioned for Supporting Actor.
John G. Jim Broadbent is my favorite actor...such a pro in every way.
October 13, 2012 at 2:37AM ESTPaul
October 13, 2012 at 12:40AM EST Reply to CommentIn fact, TDKR, The Avengers and The Hunger Games need to be represented in every major category from BP on down to the techs. Directing consideration for Nolan, Joss Whedon and Gary Ross as well.
red_wine
October 13, 2012 at 4:00AM EST Reply to CommentThey are actually gonna campaign for Hathway for TDKR? This has to be a joke. She was garbage in that garbage film. Try as she might, her character was just so horribly written just like everyone else that she had no shot to salvage what was on page.
Is WB serious about an Oscar push for TDKR??? If this makes it in somehow, it would easily be the worst nominee of the decade.
matt Did you see "War Horse" and "Extemely Loud and Incredibly Close" last year?
October 13, 2012 at 4:24AM ESTred_wine Yep and liked them. They were not even the worse last year, let alone of the decade.
October 13, 2012 at 4:36AM ESTMary You're joking, right? Her Selina Kyle was the best thing about the movie. We didn't get enough of her IMO. What's laughable is that they're even considering throwing Marion in for supporting. Her death scene had me laughing and cringing at the same time.
October 13, 2012 at 4:40AM ESTm1 I liked War Horse. As for Extremely Loud, I can't decide if it is worse than The Lovely Bones or not.
October 13, 2012 at 7:55AM ESTGuesto Loved War Horse and consider it to be among the very best of last year. Haven't seen Extremely Loud.
October 13, 2012 at 11:10AM ESTChris138 Extremely Loud is just proof that even crap can get nominated as long as it has Stephen Daldry's name on it.
October 13, 2012 at 2:40PM ESTred_wine I like Extremely Loud just fine. Its a risky movie with an extremely unlikable lead character (a child no less) and for much of its running time has a lot of unpleasant and challenging situations. The end doesn't quite come together but I think the movie is well made and committed to the thorny path of healing from a life-upsetting grief.
October 14, 2012 at 5:42AM ESTGuest The only things that are "garbage" and not to mention I hope you're joking Red_Wine are those remarks you just made about anne and TDKR itself.
October 14, 2012 at 6:02AM ESTJames
October 13, 2012 at 8:50AM EST Reply to CommentAfter all these new hypefilms (looper included) - TDKR remains the best of the year for me. A messy film, but a glorious mess indeed.
JJ1
October 13, 2012 at 10:30AM EST Reply to CommentMakes sense to me. Hathaway's role is Supporting in Les Miserables while her role in TDKR is pretty substantial.
So it makes sense in general, as well as not wanting to take votes from Les Miserables.
cineJAB
October 13, 2012 at 11:37AM EST Reply to CommentKris, is there any sort of push or big campaign coming together for The Hunger Games? I know at this point Jennifer Lawrence is infinitely more likely to be recognized for her work in Silver Linings, but the movie as a whole at least deserves some technical recognition, and if I'm being honest still ranks in my 5 personal favorites of the year.
pete
October 13, 2012 at 2:03PM EST Reply to CommentAnne Hathaway was the MVP in TDKR, also Christian Bale ( his best Bruce Wayne performance) , Tom Hardy ( he acted mostly with his eyes ) , and Joseph Gordon-Levitt were very effective. Hathaway always had charisma, but after seeing her in TDKR, I now see her as a movie star ( she brought so much star power in every scene) . She was not in many scenes , yet she stole the movie-that takes major talent to pull that off . Especially, when Anne was acting opposite the greats- Gary Oldman, Bale, Hardy, Morgan Freeman , and Michael Caine. I really believe Hathaway's splendid turn in TDKR , and her supposedly good turn in Les Miserables, will help her win the Supporting Actress Oscar. Having two very solid and varied performances in two different films , will give her a huge advantage over her competition.
John
October 13, 2012 at 3:58PM EST Reply to CommentWhile I enjoyed TDKR (and Hathaway's performance in particular), for me the whole think just felt a notch below Batman Begins and The Dark Knight.
WB can push for Picture, Director, Actor(s) all they want but it's not going to happen. I'm a big fan of Nolan and think he was the year's Best Director two years ago (Inception), but if he's waited this long for a directing nom then he can just wait a little longer.
In fact, the only place I'd like to see this film show up at all is in VFX. The cinematography, sound, editing, etc was all showy and may get some votes, but to me all the craft work felt disappointing next to the accomplishment that was The Dark Knight.
Daggor
October 13, 2012 at 4:16PM EST Reply to CommentHalle Berry's Oscar win was a terrible mistake. We won't be fooled again.
/3rt Oh my God—an Academy member. You probably voted against Viola Davis to keep Actress pure and white again—fuck you.
October 13, 2012 at 10:31PM ESTGuy Lodge /3rt: No need for either the aggression, the presumption of identity or the baseless accusations of racism. Calm down a little.
October 13, 2012 at 11:01PM ESTJohn G. /3rt - I think you're on the wrong Oscar website.
October 14, 2012 at 1:13AM ESTJake
October 13, 2012 at 5:19PM EST Reply to CommentAnne Hathaway deserves the Best Actress Oscar for TDKR. It's one of the best performnaces of all time.
Chris138 That's bold.
October 13, 2012 at 6:02PM ESTPaul Outlaw LOL, Chris138. Love that understatement.
October 13, 2012 at 10:50PM ESTGuy Lodge Gosh. If that's one of the best performances of all time, Hathaway's work in Rachel Getting Married must be indisputably the single greatest performance ever committed to celluloid.
October 13, 2012 at 11:04PM ESTJames It's a more notable/show off performance than Rachel Getting Married. And it's a role she will be remembered fondly for (how often do we see a female being a highlight in a massive genre picture?) Not to mention she had to overcome predetermined judgment from the internet and peeps like Tapley
October 14, 2012 at 10:40AM ESTShould be nominated for that alone.
Matt James-
October 15, 2012 at 8:11PM ESTI saw TDKR, had a strong reaction to it (in a negative sense), and already forgot that Hathaway was in it (vaguely fun though her performance may be).
winston
October 15, 2012 at 11:13AM EST Reply to CommentShe's not getting a nomination for TDKRs. And if you want to nominate that type of film (which is fine withme) then Jennifer Lawrence would merit a nomination for Hunger Games much more than Hathaway in TDKRs.