5. Russell Crowe in Gladiator- Russell Crowe's performance is lacking on a very basic level, which is just being a convincing strong lead, which he is not.
4. Javier Bardem in Before Night Falls- A good reaction or two do not make up for his paper thin characterization.
3. Geoffrey Rush in Quills- Rush technically is not terrible, but his constant showboating gets tiresome after awhile. Also Rush's whole take on the Marquis de Sade seemed like the wrong approach.
2. Ed Harris in Pollock- Harris mostly gives a surprisingly dull performance, but overacts whenever he is not dull. Also he is completely overshadowed by Marcia Gay Harden.
1. Tom Hanks in Cast Away- Well Hanks in my opinion should have been the only one actually nominated therefore he definitely is my choice. Hanks though gives a very good performance as an average guy in a dire situation. His whole change is carefully and effectively portrayed, and simply gives a strong compelling performance in a film that is almost a one man show.
Deserving Performances:
Christian Bale in American Psycho
