Did the Academy MISS Something?

Rating: 10/10 (14 July 1999)

HELLLOOOOOOOOOO ?????
I've seen mentions of Winona Ryder in this beautifully done film. I've seen mentions of Anthony Hopkins in this beautifully done film.
But - HELLO? WHAT ABOUT GARY OLDMAN, who PLAYED DRACULA?????
He was PHENOMENAL. He gave Dracula SUCH a beautiful heart - despite his entrapment in such a life...
I am a fan of Anthony Hopkins as well - but frankly, I thought his performance as Van Helsing was completely POMPOUS and over- done. As far as Ms. Ryder goes - she may have tried. But where was the FIRE? They should've allowed Sadie Frost - who played the beautiful Lucy - to play Mina Murray.
This is only another example of the Academy overlooking a per- formance by the best actor around today - Gary Oldman.