Oscar Isaac shines in a 2014 crime thriller that often doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Isaac is a versatile actor who can slip from superhero roles to Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, and from dramatic fare like In the Hand of Dante to potential future returns to the Star Wars universe under certain conditions. Yet, one film remains his absolute favorite for the author, and it’s their top pick among his works: 2014’s A Most Violent Year.
“Did you know that Isaac wasn’t even the initial choice for A Most Violent Year? Nope, it was Javier Bardem.”
In this film, Isaac embodies Abel Morales, a fuel supplier who faces a significant crisis as his shipments are repeatedly robbed. Set in New York in 1981, a year described as “a most violent year” for the city, the movie blends tension, moral ambiguity, and personal stakes to craft a gripping portrait of a man navigating dangerous circumstances.
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Author’s summary: A Most Violent Year stands out as the author’s favorite Oscar Isaac performance, blending personal stakes with a crime-ridden 1981 New York in a tightly wound thriller.
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