Will Win: Christoph Waltz - Inglourious Basterds
They might as well rename this category as Best Villain in a Motion Picture, because the past two winners in this category (three if you want to stretch Alan Arkin) have gone to a memorable antagonist. It looks like Waltz is set to continue the trend here, as best-in-show reviews and a general sweep of all the major precursor awards have indicated thus far. I’d still be on the lookout for veteran Christopher Plummer to play on his seniority and grab one MAJOR upset (like Arkin or James Coburn), but the safe bet really is Waltz.
Should Win: Christoph Waltz - Inglourious Basterds
Among all of the imperfections I found in Quentin Tarantino’s often tedious and meandering film, there was one spot that went unblemished. Waltz is the main reason why I continue to be drawn to this film despite my lukewarm feeling to it as a whole. Waltz’s charm and tense intimidation gives life to what could have been a flat character. For every moment he is on screen, there is an excitement that fills the frame. He is the best thing in a movie that I grew restless with, and would be excited for him to take the award like it is predicted.
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