Jamie passion and passionfruit!

Nominees:

Brenda Blethyn (Clubland)

Helena Bonham Carter (Sweeney Todd)

Julie Christie (Away from Her)

Laura Linney (The Savages)

Ellen Page (Juno)

Meryl Streep (Mamma Mia)

Wei Tang (Lust, Caution)

Charlize Theron (In the Valley of Elah)

Winner

Meryl Streep

Singing, dancing and comedy all added to Meryl’s dramatic skills – she’s a model!

Melancholic  Argentine film about two lost souls who meet in the middle of a very rainy period in Buenos Aires.  The plus is that it is not entirely predictable, the acting of Valeria Bertuccelli holds it together with support from the duller Ernesto Alterio.  Neither though are very likeable.  Technical effects are also very good.

The minus factors are the length, the lack of real plot, long stretchjes with nice photography and music but no action and a final sensation that it doesn’t really matter.  More an exercise in cinematography than a passion which is a shame as it has its good points.

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