Why Anthony Hopkins' Oscar Win Sparked Such An Outrage

[@Machina4K]

Hopkins performance was amazing... he deserves it.

[@corykent7]

I couldn't agree more. But, all of these award shows, are no longer are about giving awards for performance and outstanding achievements in the world of entertainment. No, I'm afraid they're just another excuse to preach to the masses about how being white is something to be ashamed of, and how America isn't a place to be proud of. Truth....you won't hear or read it much anymore.

[@ajpat9620]

Apart from amazing, it's surreal and heartbreaking.

[@andyreacts]

Agreeed.

[@davinogueira8162]

@@corykent7 what a stupid comment ... yeah... you really should feel ashamed...

[@joser1853]

@@corykent7 Considering how Idris was snubbed for Beast of no Nation and David for Selma, not to mention that Denzel nor Morgan Freeman have ever had a Bafta nomination - these awards show historically have been way too pro-white. I mean, none of the Parasite cast even got a nomination or The Farewell. It's good they're diversifying. You're complaining because for the first time you're seeing something other than your own race getting recognition on a mass scale. However, the Oscars did good this year. All 4 best acting performances are the ones that should have won. That's all that matters at the end.

[@joejoe-lz4bp]

I love Chadwick but we cant give an award because someone is gone. It should be given to whoever is deserving. Anthony Hopkins is very well deserved!

[@JoshSTATiX]

Oh yeah? they did it for Heath Ledger lmao.

[@quentinchipyrl8671]

Bro Heath's performance was mightily stellar. He literally carry the whole movie(the dark knight). His performance as the joker is up there among the greats and he won on merit

[@terrellmajors7221]

False. The narrative that he would win just because he died is only scarred by people who didn’t watch that performance. No way you walk away from both those movies and say Anthony did better but aye that’s why I don’t have a vote. They always get it right

[@jungkooksupremacy7675]

@@JoshSTATiX you thought you made a point didn't you....the difference is heath ledger was outstanding in his performance, he was going to win it either way.

[@corykent7]

@@terrellmajors7221 .....False? His career has more award winning movie rolls in it, than Chadwick had letters in his full name.... But yes....FALSE....

[@ruthfuller8256]

Oscar's has become a political platform. Hopkins deserved the award, hes a brilliant actor.

[@19megamustaine85]

Glad the Oscar voters did not give in .

[@SomePeon]

"has become" lol

[@calummooney3873]

Feel like this was the least politically motivated award of the night, and definitely the most well deserved!

[@KarlaDayelin]

I feel like the problem is not that Chadiwck didn’t win. Anthony had a great performance, he deserved the award. The problem is that, by moving the category at the end, it appeared as if they wanted Chadiwck to win and then, finish the night on a speech on his work, which just shows that they don’t know the result until the end, I am not saying the results were altered, but since Chadiwck didn’t win, it just comes off as really poorly organized event and even disrespectful for the late actor and his family (considering his face was literally in the bags of the other Oscar nominees as NFT art)

[@calummooney3873]

@@KarlaDayelin Agreed. They used it to try and boost their already abysmal viewing figures and it backfired horribly

[@perryb2617]

I just hope people don't go after Anthony Hopkins for some dumb reason. He is a magnificent person and actor

[@samguapo4573]

there are enough dumb people to go after Hopkins. Look no further than Twitter.

[@perryb2617]

@@samguapo4573 sad but true

[@cockoffgewgle4993]

"Magnificent person". You know him do you?

[@ninjabadness5068]

@@cockoffgewgle4993 calm down warrior

[@RohonNag]

His acting in the Father is so convincing, it doesn't seem acting at all...

[@jandkwhite6459]

I love Bozeman in his role but Hopkins was UNREAL in The Father. In my eyes he won 100%

[@JayKayEllEmm]

I personally think Riz Ahmed deserved it.

[@Red-pv7kx]

@@JayKayEllEmm Same. Wanted Riz or Yeun to win but it is what it is.

[@shadabejaz5493]

@@Red-pv7kx I personally thought Delroy Lindo should've been nominated instead of Yeun but I agree with you on Riz. All the Hopkins/Boseman debate is taking the spotlight away from Riz's magnificent performance

[@paulnodalo9130]

Many complained as they had lost millions betting on Chadwick. Hopkins performance was in a different universe that Bozeman's. Hopkins performance in The Father could never be beaten as it was most probably the greatest performance of all time compared to any actor in any film ever.

[@zugzwang420]

I just saw the Father. Anthony Hopkins is incomparable as a talent and I feel sorry for anyone who had to go up against his performance in Father because it was soul shattering real. Smashing ageism isn't a bad accomplishment either.

[@ajpat9620]

The movie and his performance was really heartbreaking and to the point that it was cathartic.

[@2618mf]

What a true genius. I love him!

[@2618mf]

Few actors have moved me liked he does. A true treasure! In a class by himself

[@melschevelle]

Eve I totally agree, well said.

[@heatherlippiatt6313]

@@2618mf jh

[@Dissection39]

Hopkins; a class act. Truly a humbling acceptance.

[@ajpat9620]

And an honorable knight and a gentleman. Sir Anthony Hopkins, a living and towering legend.

[@2618mf]

His passing will be devastating

[@2618mf]

A true acting genius. Hopkins, Pacino, Nicholson, DeNiro, Hackman, Washington, Freeman...in a class together

[@ajpat9620]

@@2618mf What the heck are you saying? Like, you can't be making bad wishes on this man.

[@alvaro209209]

Even Bozeman family said Hopkins deserved it

[@ajpat9620]

And in return, Sir Anthony Hopkins paid a honorable tribute to Chadwick Boseman.

[@Erasureeraser]

Yes and Hopkins was nice enough to pay tribute to Chadwick, that's enough already. What a nice gentlemen

[@ajpat9620]

@Insert Name Here Not just class act, but had sense of sportsmanship, honor, dignity and integrity. The others on twitters have none of these qualities.

[@ajpat9620]

@@Erasureeraser Let alone, that they're terrific actors and professionals in their own right.

[@AdultThirdCultureKid1971]

Hopkins is a talented, yet appreciative, actor.

[@Lexor888]

I'm more surprised about the fact that there seem to be enough viewers still watching the Oscars to cause an online outrage later on.

[@aramisy.cajigas744]

You're right. They were outraged only because Hopkins' white life doesn't matter.

[@faytlyte25]

Best point I’ve heard so far

[@hase2703]

I think it's neither about viewers or about skin colours. The problem nowadays stem from how people are too obsessed with social media and what social media thinks. These generations are filled with hive-minded, flock-following mindsets. And that bothers me because as social media grows, the self preserving individuality fades.

[@fk.youall1957]

@@hase2703 a truer statement never spoke

[@fk.youall1957]

@@aramisy.cajigas744 so true

[@CharlieDrumming21]

This is why I hate Twitter most people on the platform just complain about everything

[@Thrillseeker8922]

True.

[@neonxnational]

Even if they win they're gonna find a topic to complain about xd

[@marcusbradly5982]

Indeed

[@parineetasen2221]

That's the problem with social medias these days.

[@dickottel]

You can't really expect massive fangirls and fanboys to not complain 😅 Imagine the Swifties' reaction if Taylor lost to some other pop singer 😅 Every celebrity has some crazy fangirls/fanboys. And I bet the guy's actually a good actor so they feel justified. Hey, it's human nature 😜 Maybe they both deserved the Oscar but only one actor could win.

[@Stevie-hn7mp]

Anthony Hopkins is indeed a great actor . His characters always keeps you on edge .

[@edwardsmith1744]

No disrespect to Chadwick but if you look at his biography, he’s nominated for more prestigious awards dead then alive. He never won anything significant in the industry prior, Anthony Hopkins on the other hand has proven himself a artist of the highest caliber time and time again, facts don’t care about feelings.

[@corykent7]

@Montravius Daniel yes he was. Just not enough to get this award.

[@ajpat9620]

@@edwardsmith1744 Granted, Chadwick Boseman and Sir Anthony Hopkins are talented in their own right.

[@Erasureeraser]

@Montravius Daniel yes but for this award, Hopkins deserved it

[@stefanross8129]

.... He was PHENOMENAL. Anthony Hopkins performance was a master class of acting They should've just handed him the trophy without any other nominees. ;-)

[@ajpat9620]

His performance was human and real, to the point that it got me reduced to tears. It was heartbreaking.

[@MrShaq-ml8rr]

Ikr I was a bit confused that he why he didn't received golden globe, sag and other awards. But I was happy that those where gone to Chadwick Boseman(RIP).

[@sandwitht6264]

they could have created a completely different category of award for him. it's almost unfair for other nominees to compete with his master class acting level.

[@essenceofnothingness]

This is the generation that made Anthony Hopkins apologize for *acting*

[@la_sn3ak3r19]

Leftism. Enough said.

[@chrissycupcakes2448]

@@la_sn3ak3r19 snowflake lol everytime someone who you didn't want to win wins is it going to be "leftism" oh boohoo so tired of thr tears lol

[@katra777]

@@la_sn3ak3r19 Dr. Suess. Potato Head... 🤣

[@ViolentHabits]

Everything is racist now. Not giving the award to the black actor goes against everything that Hollywood pushes on our culture.

[@la_sn3ak3r19]

@@chrissycupcakes2448 Snowflake? Who are the ones having a meltdown because of Hopkins? Snowflake Leftists.*

[@billtyrrell23]

So they should just give him an Oscar because he passed away. Anthony Hopkins performance was the best.

[@ajpat9620]

Sir Anthony Hopkins made the best performance in The Father since The Silence of the Lambs. Like, he's a legend.

[@booptidyscoop7790]

It isn't right that a person should get an award just because they sadly passed away .

[@booptidyscoop7790]

@@bruhmaster6950 I would've definitely given that to Heath ledger , but if I had to choose between this years nominees , Anthony Hopkins wins by a mile.

[@JoeKaye959]

@@bruhmaster6950 you're very poorly informed. His performance in that film was practically unanimously recognised as brilliant, and not only by his peers but by the crtics in general.

[@thebatman4279]

@@bruhmaster6950 How does it feel to hold such a minority opinion?

[@terryarkle7477]

BLM?

[@hamzac11]

I'm sure people who were outraged didn't even bother to watch the damn movie . Hopkins was tremendous .

[@ajpat9620]

@Ryan Akwar The show was a disaster. Sir Anthony Hopkins deserved better.

[@Erasureeraser]

@Ryan Akwar Still, some people say that Chadwick was robbed and haven't watch The Father yet which is dumb. Its so clear Hopkins deserved it, his performance speaks for itself

[@v-town1980]

@Ryan Akwar wrong, they were upset because a white man beat out a dead black guy.

[@kernmatthews2370]

I say I wasn't expecting a movie like that the movie actually take us into a mind of someone who has Alzheimer's/ dementia Anthony Hopkins was that someone the guy was really spectacular in the role really wish more ppl see it

[@iisms1999]

He deserved it! It's not easy to play a person with dementia but, as expected, he nailed it, glad I share my birthday with this legend.

[@ajpat9620]

His performance was heartbreaking and utterly powerful.

[@romaneros4583]

Not easy to be a person suffering from dementia. Just ask Joe Biden.

[@ЭдитКамю]

Happy birthday!

[@ajpat9620]

@@romaneros4583 And what's that supposed to mean?

[@romaneros4583]

@@ajpat9620 if you dont know, you have not been paying attention.

[@rossimorey2340]

He deserves it 💯😊 He's 83. We need to cherish these beloved actresses & actors while they're here with us. Great speech

[@ajpat9620]

Speaking of his age, Sir Anthony Hopkins already surpassed the late Christopher Plummer as the oldest actor to win an Oscar in an acting category (whether it's Best Actor or Best Supporting Actor).

[@davidfisherrexhar454]

Thank You Joaquin!! 🥰

[@rayunited2010foryou]

pat pat yep

[@02ninjaman]

Winning out of sympathy feels bad to me, and thats what people wanted. Just like when the school lets the less popular kid win high school prom king or queen. People just wanted to feel better that he won something that is hard to get in life.

[@AceOvrZero]

People like to bring up Heath ledger but forget his performance in dark knight was unbelievable

[@annalouise3251]

Same deal with Glenn Close in 2019. I doubt a lot of people even saw her film but they still wanted her to win cuz she's been nominated (at that time) 7 times and had yet to win

[@terrellmajors7221]

Except Chadwick actually should’ve won because he did a better job but aye it is what it is. It’s what they do

[@jungkooksupremacy7675]

@@terrellmajors7221 except he did not. You cannot compare a magnificent and stellar actor like hopkins to boseman....yall wanted that trophy out of sympathy and thats even more disrespectful to Chadwick.

[@terrellmajors7221]

@@jungkooksupremacy7675 Couldbt be more false. Y’all just don’t wanna admit he was deserving. Thinking he was only there because of his death is the most disrespectful thing of all. The Father barely even made a profit let alone be such a great job people rushed to see it. Chad actually gave us a real Oscar moment in that last scene. Pointless argument because they gave it away to Hopkins but no need for the Chad disrespect.

[@The_Planted_Eye_1]

Anthony Hopkins' portrayal in Father was extraordinary. Had me in tears at the end. I watched that movie just to get out of the house but man that movie hit on a lot regarding the relationship between a parent and an adult child. On the flip side Boseman's work in Ma Rainey's was okay but it wasn't better than Hopkins. I think it was more about the script than the actor as I felt the movie lacked balance, was under developed and didn't fully utilize the strengths of its cast's talent. To be clear I am a big fan of Boseman and I think he was an extremely talented but that was not his best work. Hopkins earned that Oscar.

[@ajpat9620]

Frankly, it could been better if there's a tie of win between Sir Anthony Hopkins and Chadwick Boseman. Like, a tie of a win has happened before between Katherine Hepburn and Barbara Streisand, 51 years ago.

[@jungkooksupremacy7675]

@@ajpat9620 there was no tie, cmon now. Hopkins can never be tied to any other actor. Chadwick deserved a win but it was obviously going to be difficult since that category was filled with amazing actors.

[@ajpat9620]

@@jungkooksupremacy7675 All I can say is that both of them delivered masterful performances, no question about that.

[@ajpat9620]

@@jungkooksupremacy7675 And not to mentioned that the acting categories were placed in the last to end the ceremony, which is strange considering that the Best Picture usually ends the ceremony and not to mentioned that it's considered as the highest prize.

[@cooltalktalks4944]

@@ajpat9620 the academy isn’t a round table of people making decisions. Actors are members and vote on the nominations and then the winner so while ties can happen, it’s rare.

[@nathanpeoples2319]

To be in your 80s and still do your job at a high level is an incredible thing. Congrats Sir Anthony Hopkins

[@ajpat9620]

Like, it's remarkable. After all these years, Sir Anthony Hopkins still possess his mighty acting prowess and hasn't aged a day, even in his elder years.

[@joestapes4192]

Just because a guy dies doesn’t mean he should win. I bet the Oscar’s gets “Canceled” now. Must be racist

[@onecuet]

I agree. If Boseman had been a white actor. There would've been zero outrage. Hopkins is by far a better actor, with many more yrs of experience. I'm sick n tired of the reverse racism the blm mvmt has brought. All lives matter!

[@ajpat9620]

@@onecuet Frankly, both Chadwick Boseman and Sir Anthony Hopkins are terrific actors of their own right.

[@KineticRain]

@@ajpat9620 no they are not..chadwick is 0 as an actor compared to anthony hopkins..he shouldnt even be nominated

[@ajpat9620]

@@KineticRain You disrespectful, ignorant and heartless fool. Chadwick is 100% talented as actor compared to Sir Anthony Hopkins, and he is utterly deserving of his nomination.

[@hanzotherazor1995]

They should just give everyone an Oscar because they participated. They can give them to the extras, stage hands and lawyers too. Democrat-Socialist are destroying everything.

[@OdynFX]

How can anyone be mad at Hopkins winning fml...

[@WhatisReal11]

they are racist and mentally ill perhaps?

[@jungkooksupremacy7675]

anyone who lacks common sense and maturity....that's who

[@aresgodofolympus6031]

Anthony Hopkins more than deserved it. PERIOD!!!!!

[@StanDoughope85]

Yeah but he's white! Thats racist. Dont you know its 2021, its racist for a white to win over a black

[@SnipingIsFun]

@@StanDoughope85 And a double standard to give back to those that say this, it is racist to say they can't either.

[@tmgmagdalena4138]

Yes

[@Erasureeraser]

@@StanDoughope85 instead of being so ignorant about him winning because he's white, go watch The Father. Anyone who is upset about Hopkins win because he's white obviously haven't seen the movie. Hopkins won because his performance was fantastic and worth of an Oscar win

[@StanDoughope85]

@@Erasureeraser I'm happy he won you lunatic!!!

[@Diablo99V]

Are people serious??? Anthony Hopkins is a LEGEND!

[@terryvarta9306]

Sir Antony Hopkins deserves. People need to take the emotion out of it and realize Hopkins was just brilliant.

[@ajpat9620]

Sir Anthony Hopkins has made masterful performances in his long stellar career and proves of his terrific acting prowess.

[@samlal3618]

@@ajpat9620 agreed, I usually don’t cry when I watch movies but his performance made me teary eyed

[@ajpat9620]

@@samlal3618 To the point, he's not acting and it felt real and human. His performance and the movie itself accurately portrayed the effects of dementia, and it makes a good message of how horrible the effect of dementia and how the elderly should be given a good and proper caregiving, especially for the nurses.

[@Werkvuur]

If Boseman was still alive, he wouldn't even have been nominated... He was a good actor and it's tragic that he passed away so young, but it wasn't an award worthy performance. This outrage is ridiculous.

[@stefanross8129]

Of course it wasn't Oscar caliber.

[@ajpat9620]

Oh, give it a break. Both Chadwick Boseman and Sir Anthony Hopkins were outstanding in the performances. Even Sir Anthony Hopkins himself paid an honorable homage and a heartfelt tribute to Chadwick Boseman. The outrage is all pointed at the Academy. Clearly, the Academy are messed up.

[@johnnyp1852]

I think it's just a BLM crowd starting BS, because so many networks, shows, news outlets, etc. ...... have made them feel entitled to the point that if they complain enough, people will usually apologize or change their mind and give in reversing the imagined injustice.

[@rolandwright3502]

U don't that

[@kieroncostello754]

Id bet a small fortune that the majority of people who are outraged haven't even seen the father. Because that's the world we live in. Outraged to the point of refusing to even allow ourselves perspective.

[@bernardofeijoo3296]

Hopkins gave the performance of a lifetime in The Father. It was unsurmountable really, and as I was watching it, the Oscar was more than obvious. His character is deeply topical, his portrayal unlike any depiction of dementia we saw before, and he delivered it with enormous intensity and talent. A very well deserved award, to a often forgotten role, age group, and issue.

[@ajpat9620]

To quote "the best performance since Silence of the Lambs".

[@gw7120]

Im sorry but he is a better actor than Chadwick , and only a small section is outraged , you are just trying to portray a agenda.

[@CCLovejoy96]

Facts! Thanks for speaking the truth!

[@vonn4017]

why are sorry. you had nothing to do with either of their careers or their preparation and performance for the movies they acted in

[@leylandblooter6515]

Sir Anthony is the greatesr actor of his generation. He deserves every award he has ever won.

[@ajpat9620]

The line of "the greatest actor of his generation" is even quoted and complimented by the late great Lord Richard Attenborough.

[@KadeemG61]

People need to calm down. Anthony Hopkins did pay respects to Chadwick Boseman in a new video after winning the Oscar. After all, Hopkins played Odin in all 3 Thor Movies and Boseman did play a part as Black Panther in Avengers: Endgame. So, I think Hopkins did a great job and Chadwick is still be missed forever. Gone too early and too soon.

[@ajpat9620]

In the end, both of them are talented in their own right.

[@thebestbuscuit]

I loved his character in the Westworld series. Also, I'm huge MCU fan.

[@dbeardsley0]

Hopkins oscar was well deserved

[@ajpat9620]

Truly, he's the man, the myth, the legend.

[@eherexx1965]

It is sad that Chadwick was taken too soon, but if he was still here. He would not take this as a loss but as a positive outcome. He would know to be nominated, is proof that putting in the great work that he has done is being noticed and that he would just keep going and perfecting his craft. Not piss and moan or do a rant on Social media. As for Anthony Hopkins, he has been doing this for DECADES. So him picking up a award for playing a person with dementia so real that it's scary. I say good job and good for him.😎👍

[@esahrellik]

Well said

[@ajpat9620]

Like, they're all terrific and outstanding, and are at the top of their acting game.

[@v-town1980]

@@ajpat9620 Like? But none of those nominated could touch Hopkins' talent and experience.

[@ajpat9620]

@@v-town1980 Still, all of the nominees alongside Hopkins and Boseman are equally terrific in their own right. Period.

[@jackiecrawford2665]

Excatly. Well said.

[@alksi1]

The Father was the only movie which has ever really made me cry, for Anthony Hopkins did so amazing acting that it brought all the past memories about surviving with a person with alzheimers and dementia. Surviving and continuing. Thank you Anthony for making our lives vivid with your performance.

[@bleuuming13]

Read that Hopkin’s rep wanted to do a zoom but the academy turned it down. What did they want? For a man whose age makes him vulnerable to the pandemic to travel?

[@ajpat9620]

Sir Anthony Hopkins couldn't made a travel to America to get his Oscar given his age and the elderly are vulnerable to the effects of the pandemic.

[@karrotyy]

Give him his roses while he's alive! What an incredible man.

[@ajpat9620]

Sir Anthony Hopkins is iconic legend. Hopefully, Sir Ian McKellen gets his Oscar winning due.

[@DaddydorfThirstmire]

Just because someone died, doesnt make him deserving of an award. Hopkins did something truly remarkable and hard to portrait besides playing a character, Boseman played a character very well that's it. There is just no comparison. Boseman was indeed an S tier actor, but hopkins is on a completely different league.

[@Demonbiscuitknight]

the "fans" weren't fans because noone knows who wins the Oscars until it was the name is called and there have been Actors and actresses that have passed away the fans thought they had on it

[@jesselaw2575]

I know English but I can't understand this comment. Can someone explain?

[@alksi1]

@@jesselaw2575 Means that its unneccesarily common to give Oscars posthumously just for courtesy instead of virtue.

[@hanzotherazor1995]

They could have gave Chadwick a lifetime achievement Oscar. They could give out Oscars to the best Extra too.

[@rociomiranda5684]

The best actor won. That's it. That's all. It's sad that Boseman died so young. He was very talented and should be remembered. But Anthony Hopkins' performance was too powerful to beat.

[@juanitaspitzenberger6870]

Anthony Hopkins is such a tremendous actor and has so much class! He is so deserving of this honor.

[@mizofan]

He is also a talented music composer- see And the Waltz Goes On.

[@ajpat9620]

And not to mentioned that he's got a knighthood. His legacy is secured.

[@WildwoodClaire1]

I don't think there was much "outrage" because Anthony Hopkins won. A lot of people were surprised after the months-long hype for Bozeman's last performance.

[@aimeegriffin965]

Take a look at any video on TikTok about the whole thing and then you'll see the outrage

[@AvishekTravels]

@@aimeegriffin965 tiktok is belless and brainless

[@kayjay12341]

Anthony Hopkins deserved that Oscar. He was phenomenal in ‘The Father’. It’s very sad about Chadwick but that doesn’t mean he deserved the Oscar. Respect to both actors

[@toshomni9478]

There's no way that the majority of people arguing about this have even seen or will ever see the movies in question.

[@fk.youall1957]

It's a white lives don't matter thing

[@TheOmegaAlfa]

Considering number of outraged people why Hopkins was awarded instead Oldman you're most likely correct.

[@gipsydanger5020]

Anthony Hopkins is a god among actors. People no longer believe in merit and think people should win etc...based on skin color etc....or simply that they died.

[@zackmaster79]

It’s a award show not a funeral service

[@iisms1999]

*an

[@cmorris9494]

Tell Francis mcdormand that.

[@TheRealpdq]

Tweets by users with less than five followers and no engagement are not worthy of including in this video, so why did you include them?

[@carlorobles3743]

Hopkins' "what about me?" line broke me 😭

[@ronhaller2143]

This should be about performance and not skin color or being dead. And Anthony gave way more great performances in his life than the Boseman, so I guess the better act won.

[@rmstitanic8163]

The award is for the best actor. Not because someone died. Anthony Hopkins is a far better actor. Always was and always will be. He deserves the award. 👍

[@Kay_The_Coffee_Weirdo]

Dimentia is a very universal experience. Everyone has had an experience with it, whether it be their own parents, grandparents, themselves, or someone else they know. Hopkins definitely delivered the terror, frustration and confusion someone feels when they begin to lose their agency.

[@rhysioeren3203]

im actually avoiding the movie, i fear what it could do to me. i love Hopkins but see that film, as he probably performed, will make me probably worry for weeks.

[@ajpat9620]

@@rhysioeren3203 That movie was heartbreaking and cathartic, really.

[@dickottel]

actually I don't know anyone with dementia, but loved the movie

[@paulmartinez4605]

People just want to complain about anything.

[@Erasureeraser]

They complain about the Best Actor win but most of the haters haven't seen The Father and it shows how stupid they are

[@la_sn3ak3r19]

Leftists* not people

[@normancurragh768]

@@la_sn3ak3r19 CORRECT!

[@57yearoldjamesbond]

@@la_sn3ak3r19 Oh how funny, those with different political views are not people.

[@la_sn3ak3r19]

@@57yearoldjamesbond They are the ones stoking this nonsensical outrage.

[@supertaft77]

It does seem if you die you automatically get something and that is not the best way. We need to just appreciate them in other ways.

[@TheBooks810]

sad thing is poor planning and mistaken expectations of the program organization itself have taken away from what may have otherwise been a celebratory win for anthony hopkins.. and his acknowledgement and respect for mr. boseman showed a lot of class.. wasn't his fault.. damn shame.. peace and love to anthony hopkins!! peace and love to chadwick boseman!! 2 of the best and most deserving actors that have ever graced the silver screen..

[@bull9728]

Best Hannibal in theatre history!!!

[@marieannie7081]

Though I love Anthony Hopkin's portrayal of Dr. Hannibal Lecter, I'd recommend you watch Manhunter where Brian Cox also played the role of the forensic psychiatrist. Never failed to deliver a stellar performance every time-such an underrated actor.

[@ajpat9620]

@@marieannie7081 As good as Brian Cox was, Sir Anthony Hopkins made his performance of Dr. Hannibal Lecter an iconic character within the halls of cinema, and it will stay there for a long period of time.

[@Proudathiest1]

So cause dude died he’s suppose to win? Anthony’s just a better actor

[@Erasureeraser]

Both are great actors, you could just say Hopkins have a superior performance than Chad

[@F1jones]

@@Erasureeraser no. Hopkins is a better actor than Boseman was. That's why he won this award.

[@Proudathiest1]

@@Erasureeraser I could say that but I don’t believe it to be true

[@costileraphid1891]

The thing that baffles me the most was that they moved Best Actor for Last. Everyone saying that they did it for Boseman meaning that i'd be an Emotional Conclusion to the Ceremony only for Hopkins to win. It hurts to think that they did it just to bait People into seeing the Show. So not only they were Disrespectful in the In Memorian Segment by Rushing through it, but they tried to Emotionally Trick Audiences into watching them. At least he was right at the End of the In Memorian Segment with Sean Connery, and Hopkins did called a tribute in this Late Aceptance Speech. No wonder why the Ratings tanked.

[@Yo-ji1gn]

A dead nominee doesn’t guarantee a win An example, the reason why Ledger won was because his performance was far better than his fellow nominees

[@StanDoughope85]

You dont realize it has NOTHING to do with that?!? Its cuz he's a black guy! For a White man to win over a black man is completely racist in 2021! Get with the times

[@Jordie_42]

@@StanDoughope85 So black people should just win everything even if it isnt deserved? I see love playing the victim card.

[@StanDoughope85]

@@Jordie_42 hahahaha you really don't see the sarcasm you dolt?? Wow...

[@Jordie_42]

@@StanDoughope85 thats good to know. thought was dealing with a psychopath

[@cmorris9494]

I think heath was awesome in joker but him dying did wake the academy up about the role.

[@marcoquack3387]

Anthony Hopkins performance in The Father was incomparable. The essence of excellence of acting.

[@f3nd13y]

All 17 “fans” and “viewers” were outraged?

[@Nightlightknight]

There was drama because people who like to complain need drama to keep anything relevant and the Oscars duly oblige every year. Nominating Boseman is an admission of his amazing performance as it is of all the nominees. Someone has always got to win and there will be those who are unhappy and seek to stir up trouble. It’s human nature to disagree and overreact.

[@xeokym223]

It's human nature to disagree; overreacting isn't. _Reacting,_ maybe, but not overreacting.

[@Shane_T]

Too true I thought Gary Oldman deserved it but opinion is subjective congratulations all nominees especially Anthony Hopkins for winning

[@MisterMan7516]

He was so gracious to even mention the name of that other actor. Hopkins deserves the Oscar hands-down. Black people need to realize that just because you learn your lines it doesn’t mean you get an Oscar. Evolve please.

[@Rolilasx]

Ofc they went to twitter to cry, what else are these no-lifers gonna do ?

[@derhannes5039]

People didn’t see the father, otherwise there wouldn’t be an outrage. It was Hopkins performance of his lifetime and that definitely says something…

[@kropchik]

People are used to have reality shows everywhere nowadays but this time professionalism won over sentimentalism

[@Xiaolongbaokid16]

The award is given to the "BEST" performance by an actor that year. That was not a disrespect to Chadwick Boseman, and neither wasn't an ignorance, it's just that Anthony Hopkins' performance in the Father is far more superb than anyone that year.

[@Erasureeraser]

Best Picture should've been awarded last like it's normal Oscar year, that's where they got it wrong. Anyways, Hopkins didn't deserved this much outrage for his win, if anyone out there is upset about his Oscar win, go watch The Father!! Chadwick was great but Hopkins' performance was way superior than Chad. Hopkins won fair and square, there were no robbery, no cheating and no snub. Without a doubt he 100% deserved it!!!! His performance in The Father was fantastic and phenomenal!

[@ajpat9620]

Frankly, both Sir Anthony Hopkins's and Chadwick Boseman's performances were outstanding and superior in their own right. Like, the outrage is blamed onto the Academy and they've got a lot to answer for that mess.

[@YomamaYodaddyYobjtchassGranny]

Just because someone is dead doesn’t mean they deserve best actor smh bunch of softies Hopkins is an amazing actor. Bozeman just didn’t win sure he is a good actor damn near amazing but he just wasn’t good enough. Love them when they r here not when they r gone smh bunch of bandwagons

[@ajpat9620]

But the notion of saying that "because someone is dead doesn’t mean they deserve Best Actor or Best Supporting Actor", just makes no sense. How does it say on the fact that Heath Ledger and Peter Finch won their Oscars upon their passing?

[@YomamaYodaddyYobjtchassGranny]

@@ajpat9620 they killed their roles Heath didn’t win because he died buddy he won because he was phenomenal. Boseman was amazing but just didn’t make it.

[@ajpat9620]

@@YomamaYodaddyYobjtchassGranny But it stills makes no sense, even upon their passing, Heath Ledger, Peter Finch and Chadwick Boseman gave out their riveting performances in their lifetime.

[@YomamaYodaddyYobjtchassGranny]

@@ajpat9620 like I said just because u died doesn’t mean u should win, give em they flowers while they here not gone

[@YomamaYodaddyYobjtchassGranny]

@@ajpat9620 but he will be forever remembered as a legend they all will 💪💯🙏

[@tizzlefoshizzle3132]

Hopkins is the best ever!!!! And this is why he won. Period!!!

[@snpetsmom1]

Choosing between actors/ actresses in completely different movies is like comparing apples to oranges. That being said,Anthony Hopkins’ performance was certainly deserving of recognition.

[@Durbanite2010]

Sir Anthony Hopkins has had an excellent career, with a number of top-drawer and memorable performances. I remember saying to my parents when I saw the trailer for The Father here in the UK last year "He's gonna win the Oscar for this". It's very sad that Chadwick Boseman passed away, but Hopkins completely deserves his Oscar.

[@amanrob]

By outrage you mean a bunch of people wanting to turn a merit based honor into an in memoriam award?

[@lonellfletcher]

Whether Hopkins or Boseman deserved the award isn't the point of the outrage. It was the setup and execution. A risk not worth taking. It killed the evening.

[@ajpat9620]

The Oscars were a complete hubris and a mess. Sir Anthony Hopkins and Chadwick Boseman deserved better.

[@lonellfletcher]

@@ajpat9620 funny enough, I actually thought the show was doing pretty well, even with the lengthy speeches and lack of a host (I personally don’t mind shoes going hostless) but the way it ended will forever dictate how people remember the entire ceremony.

[@ajpat9620]

@@lonellfletcher And not only that, the horrible ratings and reviews should serve as a wake-up call for the Academy. Like, they need to drop all that political grandstanding, as it's doing them no good favors and are driving the audiences away. Like, the audiences deserved better.

[@lonellfletcher]

@@ajpat9620 well, I can't side with you on the political aspect. I think the oscars should just make it a private affair again. No tv. The audiences clearly don't care anymore so to hell with the ratings and all that.

[@ajpat9620]

@@lonellfletcher Like, I be frank with you. The political aspect within the Academy is really horrible and it gave a bad taste of how the Academy is being looked upon, and it's the reason that the audiences are being scared away. Like, if the Academy keeps doing this, then their reputation will suffer in the long-term.

[@Crusader1815]

Hopkins is the best actor I've ever seen. His greatest performance was not rewarded with an Oscar, though. That was the role of Stevens in The Remains of the Day.

[@josephdavis1185]

We all know Chadwick boseman was a great actor and it's unfortunate he died but let's not forget Anthony Hopkins is a masterful actor.

[@cockoffgewgle4993]

We don't all know that. Most of us have never heard of the guy and couldn't pick him out of a lineup. But he's black so must be worshipped.

[@ggghhjd]

Exactly...if he was that great he would have been 'A' level before the age of 43. Denzel was.

[@tinas7653]

Sir Anthony Hopkins absolutely deserves this award.

[@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu]

It's more about the fact that they rearranged the ceremony and got everyone's hopes up. It probably wouldn't be as bad if they hadn't done that. It almost felt like a slap in the face.

[@jungkooksupremacy7675]

exactly but people still don't know how to take it up to the academy rather than slander Mr. Hopkins unprovoked just because he was awarded for yet another great performance.

[@stephenraynes2148]

Outrage? Outrage my ass. He was brilliant.

[@mizofan]

The Academy goofed by changing the order of the awards. The media further drummed up expectations Boseman was bound to win. Yet there have been previous posthumous Oscar nominees who did not win- the quality of performance, not having died, must surely be the right criteria. Once voters saw Hopkins' performance no doubt many thought he genuinely deserved the award. And why should he not? The media now are making a mountain out of it- but there should be no outrage, only respect for Hopkins as well as Boseman. Oh and by the way, Hopkins is also a talented music composer- see And the Waltz Goes On videos

[@faisalms1482]

Have these Chadwick fans seen the performance of Anthony Hopkins? No Chadwick phadwick, but it is Anthony Hopkins who deserves this award by miles. Just because he is no more between us doesn't mean he deserves that award.

[@ajpat9620]

Granted, both of them delivered masterful performances and it's the reason that the Academy nominated them in first place. Regardless of the results, both the performances Sir Anthony Hopkins and Chadwick Boseman made a lasting impression.

[@iamezekiel1970]

May the best man or woman always win for his or her efforts.

[@TT-jy2db]

That's not how it works anymore

[@leylandblooter6515]

@@TT-jy2db Well, if that is true, then it is not worth winning.

[@TT-jy2db]

@@leylandblooter6515 I believe in the spirit of competition. It's the people who control this world that do not and it is sad

[@iamezekiel1970]

@jános sváb I’m sure that somehow it is.

[@shookup6599]

Anthony Hopkins has always been an excellent actor

[@enriqueiglesias5876]

All love ❤️ from Enrique Iglesias

[@patdirvin9706]

Sir Anthony Hopkins totally deserved it He is a legend

[@IAMBENNYBLANCO.]

Even I say that Anthony Hopkins RIGHTFULLY deserved the award! Such a great actor .

[@bearatts]

Hopkins is a class act. Hell of a gentleman

[@GoodLifeInSpain]

All 16 viewers of the Oscars were outraged.

[@fnafvsjaws6the6thone]

Fans? They probably only know Chadwick as black panther what fans they are

[@FallenHellscape]

Agreed. They should know the FULL body of his work

[@Diapontios]

This video is in complete opposition to the general consensus: Sir Anthony deserved to win.

[@fabriziofederico9487]

Hopkins was great, as usual everyone pees their pants if things dont go their way

[@Jonah1432]

Dude it’s just people’s opinions you don’t have to be a jack ass about it.

[@stark0ss712]

@@Jonah1432 He wasn't being a jackass. You are just being sensitive child.

[@Jonah1432]

@@stark0ss712 dude he’s trying to piss people off.

[@AvishekTravels]

@@Jonah1432 nah ur being pissed only,he is saying the facts

[@kuratr]

@@Jonah1432 people were already pissed off. he just stated a fact. that's the point...

[@karenashford585]

Hopkins amazing and deserved the Oscar this should be given on merit

[@joshuayeldose6796]

Hopkin's performance was unbelievable, especially the last 10 minutes was the best acting I saw in the recent years. He won it fair and square.

[@WalterFrith]

If you're upset by Anthony Hopkins' Oscar win, you know NOTHING about acting and you know even less about good movies. Chadwick Boseman's legacy is secure and he will be remembered forever. Hopkins simply gave the better performance and if you can't handle it, then don't watch the Oscars. You don't give an Oscar to someone just because they died. You give it to the best performance. My mother died from dementia after a 14 year struggle with the disease. Hopkins nailed the role perfectly and I saw so many things displayed by him that a dementia patient suffers from. Boseman won the Screen Actors Guild Award which many say is MORE prestigious than the Oscar.

[@jimkirk989]

ODIN > BLACK PANTHER

[@swallowedinthesea11]

Hannibal > Black Panther.

[@TheRealpdq]

* > Black Panther

[@jeaneugeneguan5855]

Sympathy votes is more insulting. Come on! Anthony Hopkins deserves the win. His performance is the best in a decade. Do not compare this to the Moonlight fiasco. Anthony Hopkins does not deserve being dragged into this.

[@jdolan74]

"I cant believe the guy in the movie I didn't see beat the guy in the movie I didn't see." - the Internut

[@LaFlaneuse0]

Basically

[@Laurescu]

i never seen a performance like tony give, a truly miracle of a performence, god bless u sir tony hop

[@mikeboy0001]

Yeah, let's not give awards for merith, but for Twitter feeds

[@KingDavidnPrinceMoses]

Anthony hopkins is way ahead of everyone else in the category

[@onecuet]

Bozeman while a good actor & sadly deceased. There's NO COMPARISON in Anothy Hopkins acting skills. They shove kept the lineup status quo. Had Boseman been white. There wouldn't have been such a fuss. The outrage is ridiculous!

[@skiptomylou6492]

Anthony deserved the win,,,get over it folks

[@ajpat9620]

Frankly, both of them deserved the wins. This madness will go nowhere.