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“It seems unlikely that “Bunker” will be the film that earns them a nomination.”
“Both actors give strong performances, but the film will mainly supplement Bardem and Cruz’s other Oscar campaigns.”
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“Dano is the closest “Bunker” gets to having a supporting performance in the awards conversation.”
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“Though "Bunker" was embraced at its world premiere, it is unlikely the marital drama will earn either Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem a second Academy Award.”
“As to how “Bunker” became the rare film where the Spanish stars play opposite each other, Zeller said at a festival press conference that he felt ” … it would be a unique way to capture something special as a real couple, to give layers to all the scenes of this film, to blur the line of course between a reality and fiction.” The director wrote the script with the two stars in mind.”
“‘Bunker’ Sony Pictures Classics In terms of the supporting cast, recent Emmy winner Stephen Graham has maybe the most frustrating role as a creepy neighbor, but pulls it off just fine.”
“If “Bunker” were to win the Golden Lion, its Oscar potential could rise, but the last two films to win the same festival honor, propelled by a strong post-premiere reaction, still ended up without any Academy Award nominations.”
“Powered by WordPress.com VIP Venice After ‘Bunker’ Scores a Huge Venice Ovation, Will the Film and Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem Be Major Oscar Contenders?”
“In it, they play a couple whose marriage is at an impasse when the architect husband accepts a gig building a luxury bunker for a tech billionaire.”
“They had given it a tepid reception, albeit one that was warmer than the savage takedowns that greeted Florian Zeller’s previous film “The Son.” Still, the kinder notices were nowhere close to the acclaim that Zeller’s first film, “The Father,” enjoyed.”
“In fact, “Bunker” draws parallels to Cruz’s strongest performance of a prolific year that has already seen her star in four films: Sundance hit “The Invite,” released by A24.”
“Zach Cregger Isn’t Sure He Wants Kids — So He Wrote That Anxiety Into ‘Resident Evil’ So when considering the Oscar chances for “Bunker,” which camp is right about the upcoming Sony Pictures Classics release?”
“It would go on to earn the French playwright-turned-filmmaker an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay in 2021, as well as a Best Actor prize for Anthony Hopkins.”
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“But Paul Dano’s one scene in the film as a shadowy tech mogul is ultimately the strongest performance overall, providing some social commentary at a time when we’re growing increasingly worried about Silicon Valley oligarchs.”
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