One of the best films of the year was almost completely snubbed by The Academy, something we are now (2022) starting to see as a pattern. Chastain puts forth one of two best performances of the year (no surprise), and Sorkin deserved not just a nod for Adapted Screenplay, but to take home the hardware (and at least two more nominations for Best Picture and Director).
Not going to opine on reasons, but lamenting the loss of credibility that the Academy has earned over the past four years.
ANYWAY, 'Molly's Game' is a tour-de-Sorkin, meaning rapid, witty, and poignant dialogue that points to genius-at-work. Chastain proves once again she is one of the finest actors on the planet. Supporting cast all on their A Game. No surprise, because when "The Boss" is in the chair, actors rise to the occasion. It happens in Sorkin enterprises - I've witnessed it first-hand on the set of The West Wing.
See this film - if you have already, see it again! It's one of those great films that seems even better the second/third/etc time you see it.
You decide whether the Academy got it right or not.
Bravo 👏 and
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