Oh Yeah Go Baby

Rating: 10/10 (20 February 2005)

In my drive to give out my Oscars I am hurtling through the contenders. I was sure Mr. Foxx was a shoe-in for Best Actor in Ray. This however is the Best Picture of the Year. Clint could come away with three including actor and director. This movie immediately moves into my top 50 and it would win against much stronger fields than this years. I don't like - small spoiler- tearjerkers. This one crushed me. I will remember this movie and Clint reaching for new levels he had only hinted at. If they give it to Clint as Best Actor the age factor will tip the scales in his direction and he is unfortunately getting on in years and may not get another shot.John Wayne got it for the "honor " of the role he played - instead of Red River or the Shootist roles where he genuinely deserved to win. This one Clint has clearly earned.