I was fortunate enough to see an advanced screening last night which included a Q&A with Javier Bardem after the movie. It was truly an amazing experience!
Javier Bardem delivered another Oscar-worthy performance; in fact, I can’t imagine anyone giving a better, heartfelt performance in the Best Actor category. The movie is very deep, dark, & depressing, it’s real life!
Javier admitted this was a very challenging roll & was worried he wouldn’t deliver what the director expected for the role. Well, after seeing this movie, you’ll agree that Javier delivered the most natural, seemingly effortless performance that was so real & passionate you’ll feel like you’re eavesdropping on his character’s life.
In addition to Javier’s amazing performance, you have to give credit to the director, Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, for telling a story that’s so real yet almost surreal. The performances by many of the first time non-actors required the skill of a great director who took “real” people who never acted & achieved wonderful “performances” by the entire cast. Bravo!
As Javier says “I don’t believe in God, I believe in Al Pacino,” well I have to say “I believe in Javier Bardem.” He’s a world class talent, one of the best actors around & a charming, gracious, funny, warm, passionate, caring human being.