The 2017 Cinema Touch Awards - ACTOR

by

Julien Faddoul

5. Phantom Thread – Daniel Day-Lewis

For his funniest performance. I feel like he hasn't gotten any credit for that, but as tortured as Reynolds is, his insipid childishness could fit right in on Curb Your Enthusiasm.

4. Columbus – John Cho

For managing to inspire identification despite his self-effacing contempt for his own life. The more he hides from us the more sincere he becomes.

3. The Disaster Artist – James Franco

For the year's best comic turn, but not one without a sombre colouration.

2. Call Me by Your Name – Timothee Chalamet

For his commitment at portraying Elio as a needy child, making him look profoundly uncool. It's wonderful how he makes every hug dribble with that needy desire.

1. Good Time – Robert Pattinson

For delving into such a dark place and blowing me away in the process. Incredible. The film gains immeasurably from Pattinson’s performance as the most opportunistic of shrewd creeps.

Runner Up: BPM (Beats Per Minute) – Nahuel Pérez Biscayart

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