Performances in 2014 That Were Overlooked or Underrated

Jack O’Connell – Starred Up

Unbroken is the movie that’s getting his name out into great public focus, but it’s his small, British prison drama Starred Up that in a just business would have him mentioned on every awards pundit site in the Best Actor discussion. I’ve seen a lot of movies this year, including all of the movies where the lead actors are getting attention, and I still don’t believe I’ve seen as good a performance as Jack O’Connell’s in this. Have you been waiting for another Tom Hardy-like performer? Well, here he is, and his portrayal of this damaged, feral and vulnerable kid shows that he is a force to be reckoned with.