The 101 Best Movie Performances of the 21st Century

The 101 Best Movie Performances of the 21st Century

We’re talking capital-A Acting, baby! From Daniel Day-Lewis in ‘There Will Be Blood’ to Mark Wahlberg in ‘The Departed,’ we’re celebrating the best of the best of the past 25 years. How do your favorites stack up?

The Ringer: Naomi Watts in ‘Mulholland Drive’ is The Best Performance of the 21st Century [Updated] — World of Reel

I arrived at Venice a few hours ago, but for sh*ts and giggles, here’s the latest movie list people are talking about — The Ringer ranks their 101 Best Performances of the 21st Century. I just saved you a click. UPDATE —Naomi Watts’ work in “Mulholland Drive” tops the list, and for once, I’m in full-hearted agreement. Watts’ performance in David Lynch’s film is nothing short of hypnotic. From the moment she steps onscreen, she carries the film’s…

Best Performance of 21st Century: Did Naomi Watts Really Outshine Heath Ledger and Daniel Day-Lewis’ Best Roles?

Over the past years, we have seen actors and actresses give it their all to deliver some of the most unforgettable performances of the 21st century, and it looks like Naomi Watts has beaten them all. The Ringer recently released a long list of 101 Best Movie Performances of the 21st Century, and Watts was able to beat not only Daniel Day-Lewis in There Will Be Blood (2007), but also Heath Ledger‘s portrayal of the Joker in The Dark Knight (2008)…