Mike Mills’ critically-acclaimed indie drama “C’mon C’mon” explores the tenuous but transformational bond forged between radio journalist Johnny (Joaquin Phoenix) and his precocious 9-year-old nephew Jesse (Woody Norman), when they are unexpectedly thrown together by Jesse’s mum, Viv (Gaby Hoffman) while she takes care of Jesse’s mentally-ill father Paul (Scoot McNairy). Norman has been singled out for praise for his performance and could well ride these rave reviews to an Oscar nomination.
As Carlos Aguilar from The Wrap observes: “In a tête-à-tête with Phoenix, Norman carves out a jaw-dropping turn from delicate mood swings and mischievous charm.” Other critics have been equally effusive about Norman’s work in Mills’ fourth narrative feature including Richard Brody of The New Yorker: “Norman, impulsive and spontaneous yet wondrously precise, is one of the great child actors. He brings a keen sense of command to the role and never lets it veer...
As Carlos Aguilar from The Wrap observes: “In a tête-à-tête with Phoenix, Norman carves out a jaw-dropping turn from delicate mood swings and mischievous charm.” Other critics have been equally effusive about Norman’s work in Mills’ fourth narrative feature including Richard Brody of The New Yorker: “Norman, impulsive and spontaneous yet wondrously precise, is one of the great child actors. He brings a keen sense of command to the role and never lets it veer...
- 1/5/2022
- by Nick Bisa
- Gold Derby
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