Edward Copeland looks at the pros and cons of the nominees in the top Oscar categories. When it comes to best actress, his wisdom is pretty conventional:
Penelope Cruz ("Volver")
PRO: She got nominated.
CON: She's not Helen Mirren.
Judi Dench ("Notes on a Scandal")
PRO: She got nominated.
CON: She's not Helen Mirren.
Helen Mirren ("The Queen")
PRO: She's Helen Mirren.
CON: Possible Helen Mirren fatigue?
Meryl Streep ("The Devil Wears Prada")
PRO: She got nominated.
CON: She's not Helen Mirren.
Kate Winslet ("Little Children")
PRO: She got nominated.
CON: She's not Helen Mirren.
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