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[jaguar007]

http://www.indiewire...nderdog_actors/

Pierce Brosnan and Ewan McGregor in “The Ghost Writer” (best supporting actor and best actor)
While their co-star Olivia Williams was profiled last week, “The Ghost Writer” men Pierce Brosnan and Ewan McGregor equally deserve notice for their work in Roman Polanski’s thriller. Shamefully off most awards radar at this point, “Writer” offers a twisty script and masterful direction that is only magnified by its ensemble cast. McGregor carries the film with his detailed, effortless work as a ghost writer who uncovers some high-end secrets while working on the memoirs of an ex-British prime minster, while Brosnan gets a showier (and much smaller) role as that ex-British PM that is certainly the most powerful performance of his career (sorry, “Mrs. Doubtfire” fans).

[Aris007]

That's right. This article says what many posters here have been saying for months. That "The Ghost Writer" is without a single doubt Brosnan's best performance.

[doublenoughtspy]

While Brosnan's performance is excellent, the only way he'll get near an Oscar is if he really plays against type.

A good looking politician, who may or may not have brains, isn't that role.

Now if he played someone blind, or paraplegic, or ugly, or in the best case scenario - all 3 of those - then he would have a chance.

[jaguar007]

While Brosnan's performance is excellent, the only way he'll get near an Oscar is if he really plays against type.

A good looking politician, who may or may not have brains, isn't that role.

Now if he played someone blind, or paraplegic, or ugly, or in the best case scenario - all 3 of those - then he would have a chance.

you forgot gay. Oscar voters LOVE gay (Brokeback Mt, Milk etc)

Now a blind, paraplegic, ugly gay man would give him a good shot for a nomination.

[Aris007]

While Brosnan's performance is excellent, the only way he'll get near an Oscar is if he really plays against type.

A good looking politician, who may or may not have brains, isn't that role.

Now if he played someone blind, or paraplegic, or ugly, or in the best case scenario - all 3 of those - then he would have a chance.

Just like Charlize Theron. She got the Oscar playing an ugly, serial killer. I don't think that she'll ever get an Oscar for playing a stunning lady.

[sthgilyadgnivileht]

Some interesting points here about Oscar nominations.
Polanski got good performances from all the cast in this film, no doubt.
I don't think it would quash the Academy's legitimacy for Brosnan to get nominated for this film.