Valerie Complex’s Favorite Movie Performances Of 2023
31.12.2023 - 19:35
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In a cinematic landscape filled with talent, certain performances stand out. From the quiet intensity of Greta Lee in Past Lives to the commanding presence of Taraji P. Henson in The Color Purple, this collection of actors make up some of my favorite performances of the year of films I saw. Each actor brings a unique energy and emotional depth to their roles to not only define their characters but elevate them.
These are not in any particular order.
Lee beautifully navigates the delicate emotional journey put forth in Celine Song’s script. She embodies Nora’s quiet longing with a subtlety, her expressive eyes and gentle smile hinting at the depths of unsaid feelings. When faced with the ghosts of the yesterday, Lee unleashes a rawness that both devastates and resonates, reminding us of the vulnerability it takes to confront the paths not taken. Yoo delivers a nuanced, emotional performance as Hae Sung, convincingly conveying the character’s connection with a long-lost soulmate. His sensitive acting really taps into universal romantic longing.
Teyana Taylor gives a passionate performance in A.V. Rockwell’s A Thousand and One. As Inez, a mother trying to create a stable home for her son while battling gentrification in Harlem, she brings a sense of strength, and resilience to the character, and portrays Inez’s fierce love and loyalty with dedication and care.
Perkins’ level of physical comedy and dialogue delivery in Tim Story’s horror comedy is sharp and perfectly timed to the on-screen chaos. He fully commits to the absurdity, reacting with side-splitting fright and comical confusion to each twist.
I know people are talking about Lily Gladstone in Killers of the Flower Moon — which is also a fantastic performance —
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