rockNrollaDIM Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I love Jlaw, and I agree with what you´ve said, but let´s not downplay the fact that she happened to get cast in the film version of a huge blockbuster book. That, added to her charisma and her talent, has resulted in a perfect storm of stardom. But let´s not give her all the credit. It's a fair point but also makes me wonder about an alternate reality where say, Lily Collins or Shailene Woodley got the part... would it be a $200m hit instead of $400m? We'll never know, but I think a big part of the success is the buzz about Lawrence and her performance in the films. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babz06 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 lol@ Lawrence, man. Girl is killing shit! I mean, when was the last time someone had the ridiculous streak she's having right now? Say she gets a nom for this, that would make it 3 noms (including 1 win) in, what, 3 years??! And she ain't even 25 yet. Like that weren't enough, add headlining in 2 $400m blockbusters. Truly the world's brightest shining young star at the moment. What she has been able to accomplish in that time, at that age, is nothing short of f**king% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonytr87 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Hustle just won Picture with NY film critics. I think it's definitely getting nominated for the Oscar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senmitsuji Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 THG helped her achieve mainstream success, but jlaw has always been a critics darling. she was on their radar long before THG with stuff like winter's bone, the burning plain etc 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Winter's Bone helped her land X-Men, which helped her land THG. You could even go back further, and say the The Bill Engvall Show is what put her on the map 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecstasy Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 THG helped her achieve mainstream success, but jlaw has always been a critics darling. she was on their radar long before THG with stuff like winter's bone, the burning plain etc Exactly, she was on her way to somewhere even if she had not done THG. She was nominated for an Oscar for Winters Bone. THG and JLAW path's collided and shot her to superstardom. Perfect storm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAR Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 You mean it wasn't the House at the End of the Street? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacquelinejane Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 It's a fair point but also makes me wonder about an alternate reality where say, Lily Collins or Shailene Woodley got the part... would it be a $200m hit instead of $400m? We'll never know, but I think a big part of the success is the buzz about Lawrence and her performance in the films. I know the only reason I decided to see The Hunger Games was because I kept hearing how good the main actress was. Had never read the books, didn't pay any attention to the trailers and wrote off the franchise as being another Twilight (how ignorant and foolish I was!!!). But when I heard everyone - critics, online, IRL - praise JLaw's performance I decided it was worth checking out. I truly believe that's partly why THG's legs were so good (for this kind of film) because there would have been many many others like me who initially had no interest in the film but positive WOM not only about the film in general, but Jennifer in particular, convinced us to give it a shot. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forg Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Kinda hate see JLaw backlash on award-centrics site because of her NYFC win but anyway congrats, what an amazing streak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forg Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 But imagine Oprah vs JLaw at the Oscars! But Lupita is still in the running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddddeeee Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Maybe it's because I'm not American but I really don't get Oprah? She seems like a really annoying person. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forg Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Here's how the voting went down in NYFCC, Amy Adams was a contender http://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1rsqsec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAR Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Maybe it's because I'm not American but I really don't get Oprah? She seems like a really annoying person.As an American I really don't get her either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLK Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 JLaw is a lock for a nomination but don't put too much stock into early critics awards. They usually vote for the movies that no one has seen so that they get to show you how cool they are. I am fairly certain that both American Hustle and Wolf of The Wall Street are going to be pretty divisive movies. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyla Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 But imagine Oprah vs JLaw at the Oscars! But Lupita is still in the running lol if O & J split the votes & Lupita is the winner Winters's Bone is still my fav JLaw performance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 Newly Released American Hustle Images Include Stylish Costume Illustrations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Marvel Fanboy Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Amy Adams is godness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolioD1 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Reviews starting to come out now. Here's THR and Variety http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movie/american-hustle/review/660832 http://variety.com/2013/film/reviews/american-hustle-review-1200907269/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claire of Themyscira Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Amy Adams is godness. Goddess? Goodness? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stingray Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Amy Adams is godness. Goddess or goodness? Pick one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
