This will be short and sweet: Everyone, and I mean everyone, says Helen Mirren will win best actress. And she will. Her performance as Queen Elizabeth in The Queen is that good.
My favorite moment comes as the buffoonish Prince Philip was holding forth on what's expected of a woman in a marriage. He's talking about Diana, but he unwittingly reveals how he views his own marriage as well. The queen shoots him a look -- just a split second, blink and you'll miss it -- that just hints at the anger and resentment underneath. Then the facade goes right back up again. Brilliant.
Whether or not you're interested in the British royalty or Diana's death, go see The Queen just for Mirren's performance. It's that good.
Best actress: Helen Mirren
Tomorrow:: Best director
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