Famous artist Oleg Menshikov publicly commented on the results of the 98th Academy Awards, criticizing key films of the year and touching on the topic of Timothée Chalamet's controversial behavior.
Winners of the Award and the Actor's Reaction
Among the main triumphs of the ceremony were Paul Thomas Anderson's film "Battle of the Battles," which received six awards, including Best Picture, as well as Ryan Coogler's film "The Offenders," which was awarded four statuettes.
Men-shikov evaluated these works without enthusiasm. In his opinion, Anderson's film can be called quality, but he doubted its significance and suggested that over time the film may quickly be forgotten.
Harsh Criticism of "The Offenders"
The actor was much harsher in his comments about the second film. He stated that the movie gives the impression of being overloaded with meanings that, in his opinion, do not find convincing expression. Overall, Men-shikov characterized the film as pretentious and lacking depth.
Comment on Timothée Chalamet
The actor paid special attention to Timothée Chalamet, who was nominated for the award this year but lost to Michael B. Jordan. Men-shikov linked this result to Chalamet's recent statements about ballet and opera, which caused public resonance.
It is noted that the voting procedure for the award winners concludes in advance, so such statements do not affect the final results.
Scandal Surrounding the Actor
Earlier, Chalamet found himself at the center of discussion after an interview in which he called opera and ballet outdated forms of art. These words drew criticism from representatives of the cultural community and sparked a strong reaction on social media.
An additional resonance was caused by the fact that the actor's family is connected to ballet, and he himself practiced this art form in his childhood.
The Only Exception
Despite the overall criticism, Men-shikov highlighted one film — the Norwegian drama "Sentimental Value." According to him, this is a rare example of thoughtful cinema that requires calm and attentive viewing.
Context of Chalamet's Nomination
Timothée Chalamet was nominated for an Oscar for his leading role in the film "Marty the Magnificent." His work received high praise from critics, and he had previously been awarded a Golden Globe. This nomination marked the actor's third, but the award again went to another performer.
