Yeah, I really don't get the Anne Hathaway hate. Some people don't like that she acts surprised even though she keeps winning?
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Polter-Cow - Feb 25, 2013 5:15:29 pm PST #23591 of 30000
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le nubian - Feb 25, 2013 5:31:45 pm PST #23592 of 30000
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
I can take Anne Hathaway a whole lot more than Taylor Swift. If I hadn't seen Anne interviewed and giving shit to the interviewers on occasion, I might not like her as much as I do. I kind of wish that spunk were more apparent when she gives speeches after winning awards. She seems to take herself a bit seriously.
But oh well. All actors kind of do and I think they are nervous when they accept awards. She was better at Oscars than Golden Globes.
DavidS - Feb 25, 2013 5:35:45 pm PST #23593 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Some people don't like that she acts surprised even though she keeps winning?
Kind of a no-win situation as she'd be surely ripped apart if she acted like she expected to win.
I think Gwyneth gets the same guff.
Jessica - Feb 25, 2013 5:49:50 pm PST #23594 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
she created the emotional movie moment of the year and that's really the only rationalization you need.
This is absolutely true, and I think it explains both the award and most of the backlash.
I would have voted for Amy Adams, because what she did in The Master just blew me away, and she was working with far more difficult material. (Obviously Fantine requires an amazing amount of vocal work, but as an emotional arc that's going to tear the audience's heart to shreds, it's kind of a gimme.)
Matt the Bruins fan - Feb 25, 2013 6:05:43 pm PST #23595 of 30000
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
I think Gwyneth gets the same guff.
I haven't heard of Anne lecturing busy mothers among the masses about how they could improve their lives with personal trainers and visits to their stylists, so no guff coming her way from this quarter.
DavidS - Feb 25, 2013 6:13:33 pm PST #23596 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I haven't heard of Anne lecturing busy mothers among the masses about how they could improve their lives with personal trainers and visits to their stylists, so no guff coming her way from this quarter.
Gwyneth is guilty of that so I understand that objection. However, it seems to bleed into grievances against her performances - and I think she's a good actress with some range and talent.
Frankenbuddha - Feb 25, 2013 6:28:45 pm PST #23597 of 30000
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
However, it seems to bleed into grievances against her performances - and I think she's a good actress with some range and talent.
Insert joke about how great she was in the final scene of Seven.
Kidding though. I agree with Hec for the most part, especially earlier on in her career (Hard Eight for example).
Amy - Feb 25, 2013 6:31:45 pm PST #23598 of 30000
Because books.
But Gwyneth isn't winning awards anymore. (I mean, is she? She barely acts anymore.)
That was my first thought when Jennifer Lawrence won, though. That I hoped it wasn't all really early adoration that wears off too soon.
Ann Hathaway gets immediately too-earnest when she wins an award, but I think she's genuine about it. Still a little squirmy to watch, though. And I love her.
DavidS - Feb 25, 2013 6:46:27 pm PST #23599 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
But Gwyneth isn't winning awards anymore. (I mean, is she? She barely acts anymore.)
Low profile gigs like The Avengers, Glee...
Matt the Bruins fan - Feb 25, 2013 6:47:56 pm PST #23600 of 30000
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Gwyneth is guilty of that so I understand that objection. However, it seems to bleed into grievances against her performances - and I think she's a good actress with some range and talent.
It may be that in some roles (the ones involving characters that are self-absorbed/pretentious) there's a suspicion that not much acting is going on. She is good enough to make me forget my dislike when she plays a more down-to-earth character, I'll admit.