With a lot uncertainty within the earliest spherical, consensus No. 1 picks are uncommon, however that’s simply what Jessie Buckley of “Hamnet” is — one in all solely two in all the BuzzMeter ballot. She has double the factors of runner-up Renate Reinsve, who is only one tally forward of Emma Stone.
Saying it feels “inevitable” that Buckley will sooner or later win, Robert Daniels calls her work in “Hamnet” “a gut-wrenching efficiency … Jessie Buckley’s fearless flip echoes with the drive of a primal scream.”
Among the many different contenders, Glenn Whipp asks of the upcoming “Depraved: For Good,” “Will voters be into it or over it? That’s a coin flip. Extra sure: Cynthia Erivo will rip out our hearts within the sequel.” Dave Karger wonders if one star has the make-up to land within the prime 5: “‘Christy’ star Sydney Sweeney will attempt to trip her robust Toronto buzz to a primary nomination.”
In the meantime, Katie Walsh highlights one of many perils of long-range predictions — occasional class uncertainty: “Ought to Emily Blunt go lead for ‘The Smashing Machine,’ or supporting?” Blunt’s roller-coaster efficiency as a champion wrestler’s love — and maybe his most harmful opponent — is difficult to pin down.
As for Seyfried, at press time “The Testomony of Ann Lee” doesn’t but have a distributor. However maybe the lead’s robust displaying on the BuzzMeter will likely be an inducement to alter that.
1. Jessie Buckley, “Hamnet”
2. Renate Reinsve, “Sentimental Worth”
3. Emma Stone, “Bugonia”
4. Amanda Seyfried, “The Testomony of Ann Lee”
5. Cynthia Erivo, “Depraved: For Good”
6. Rose Byrne, “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You”
7. Tessa Thompson, “Hedda”
8. Jennifer Lawrence, “Die, My Love”
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Robert Daniels
1. Jessie Buckley, “Hamnet”
2. Amanda Seyfried, “The Testomony of Ann Lee”
3. Emma Stone, “Bugonia”
4. Julia Roberts, “After the Hunt”
5. Renate Reinsve, “Sentimental Worth”
“With a gut-wrenching efficiency as Agnes Shakespeare, Jessie Buckley’s fearless flip echoes with the drive of a primal scream. It feels inevitable that the earlier nominee will win an Oscar in some unspecified time in the future. It’s only a matter of time.”

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Dave Karger
1. Jessie Buckley, “Hamnet”
2. Renate Reinsve, “Sentimental Worth”
3. Emma Stone, “Bugonia”
4. Cynthia Erivo, “Depraved: For Good”
5. Sydney Sweeney, “Christy”
“Worldwide actresses headline this race, with ‘Hamnet’s’ Jessie Buckley and ‘Sentimental Worth’s’ Renate Reinsve incomes pageant raves for his or her great performances. Two-time winner Emma Stone and two-time performing nominee Cynthia Erivo are additionally prone to return, whereas ‘Christy’ star Sydney Sweeney will attempt to trip her robust Toronto buzz to a primary nomination.”

Los Angeles Instances
Amy Nicholson
1. Jessie Buckley, “Hamnet”
2. Tessa Thompson, “Hedda”
3. Amanda Seyfried, “The Testomony of Ann Lee”
4. Rose Byrne, “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You”
5. Cynthia Erivo, “Depraved: For Good”
“A Jessie Buckley win right here as Shakespeare’s wild, witchy spouse makes good sense. The Irish expertise involves the marketing campaign with a supporting nom for ‘The Misplaced Daughter’ already beneath her sash and heaps of vital goodwill relationship to 2018’s ‘Wild Rose.’ However I wouldn’t thoughts a Tessa Thompson upset.”

IndieWire
Anne Thompson
1. Jessie Buckley, “Hamnet”
2. Renate Reinsve, “Sentimental Worth”
3. Rose Byrne, “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You”
4. Emma Stone, “Bugonia”
5. Cynthia Erivo, “Depraved: For Good”
“The win might go to Jessie Buckley for her heart-wrenching mom in ‘Hamnet.’ Her challengers are one other troubled mom, Rose Byrne in ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,’ warbler Cynthia Erivo in ‘Depraved for Good,’ ‘Bugonia’ star Emma Stone, who has already gained twice, and Renate Reinsve as an amazing actress in Norwegian Oscar submission ‘Sentimental Worth.’ ”

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Katie Walsh
1. Jessie Buckley, “Hamnet”
2. Emma Stone, “Bugonia”
3. Jennifer Lawrence, “Die, My Love”
4. Renate Reinsve, “Sentimental Worth”
5. Amanda Seyfried, “The Testomony of Ann Lee”
“I haven’t seen ‘Hamnet,’ however I’m listening to greatest actress is Jessie Buckley’s to lose. The TIFF Individuals’s Alternative Award provides it a lift too. Ought to Emily Blunt go lead for ‘The Smashing Machine,’ or supporting?”

Los Angeles Instances
Glenn Whipp
1. Jessie Buckley, “Hamnet”
2. Renate Reinsve, “Sentimental Worth”
3. Cynthia Erivo, “Depraved: For Good”
4. Emma Stone, “Bugonia”
5. Rose Byrne, “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You”
“Prepare for the sequel Oscar marketing campaign for Cynthia Erivo and ‘Depraved’ because the second installment of the musical adaptation lands in November. Will voters be into it or over it? That’s a coin flip. Extra sure: Erivo will rip out our hearts within the sequel.”