I'll give you that Chalamet isn't really commanding the screen but I don't think that's a lack of charisma or abaility as much as he is generally turning in more quiet or subdued performances. Maybe he's just fooled me. :laugh:
And as an aside, yeah, Matt Dillon and all the kids are...
I didn't really think of it when I first saw Dune but on a second viewing, Chalamet's age or young looks gave me some pause. He's not bad in the movie and the guy can't do anything about his face or age so it's not like it's a failing on his part but it did make me wish for a slightly older guy...
Out of the nominees, I'd probably go with LP or Nightmare Alley as my favorites of the year but they won't win. And there's basically no chance of it happening but it'd be funny if the vote got split and Nightmare Alley ended up winning Best Picture since no one saw it.
Outside of the nominees...