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Meryl Streep's Masterpiece

First, read this:

http://popwatch.ew.com/2009/08/28/meryl-streep-movies-kramer-sophies-choice/

I disagree completely.

I can see arguing that Kramer vs. Kramer is not the best show of her talents. That movie belonged to Dustin Hoffman. That being said, it is without a doubt a terrific film.

I object to the term "modern classic" anyway, because I feel it's an oxymoron. Films need time to pass before they can truly be judged on their quality--look at Office Space, It's a Wonderful Life, etc.

Now we come to Sophie's Choice, and this is where I have to make a strange argument. When a film's quality is hinging on an actor's performance, and the actor nails it, the film benefits. So is the movie fantastic or can you not say that because it's based primarily on the performance?

Norma Rae is a great movie, but without Sally Field, who knows?

I think in these cases you have to give credit to the actor, but also acknowledge that the movie itself is great--even if it's because of the lead actor's performance.

Now, with that in mind, I wonder what this guy is trying to say? That Meryl Streep gives great performances but she hasn't been in a classic...soooooo....what? She's not as good an actress as we think?

Give me a break.

Oh, and if you want a "modern classic," I have one.

It's called "The Hours."

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