The Ruffalo / Hanna / Rubinek / Partridge Overacting Award
Ben Stiller; Steve the Pirate as a conceptual alternative
In the discussion (3)
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- Stiller is the primary choice, particularly arguing a referee warning like a baseball manager, though most of his excess is exactly why the film works.
- His weightlifting spasms exemplify successful excess; one definition of the award requires acting that fails, leading to Steve the Pirate as an entire character built on overacting.
- Gordon’s wife is a late nomination for her exaggerated assurances that her new relationship is going well.