Sean Penn: His Portfolio is a Biography of Life
At the 81st Academy Awards, in the Kodak Theatre, Sean Penn smiled all the way to the end, fully demonstrating his superior talent. I haven't seen many of the movies he's acted in; the only ones that come to mind are "All the King's Men" and "21 Grams," both from recent years. Yet, his portrayals of the political orator and the husband who lost his family were compellingly true to character, and they captured my thoughts as I watched. He doesn't have a bright, handsome face, but he can make characters come alive vividly. He hasn't been called the world's sexiest man because he is reluctant to expose himself in front of the media. He says acting is a hobby that ranks after ten thousand others for him, yet Hollywood has always admired his acting skills. He isn't afraid to express his stance on politics and the environment, even mentioning weapons of mass destruction and ecological issues during award ceremonies. Just like his consistent support and love for Cuba, Sean Penn has always been unconventional. Sean Penn is Sean Penn, at least for movie fans, he is genuine, everything about him is real.
"Milk" once again brought success to Sean Penn, and it likely also changed people's perspectives on homosexuality, perhaps marking a shift in societal attitudes towards same-sex relationships. The character of Harvey Milk is full of life's colors, and playing this role was no small feat. It's even more challenging to have a heterosexual actor portray such a homosexual figure with personal emotions and social-political implications. But when I saw Sean Penn encounter SCOTT in the subway tunnel, his witty words and cunning smile, this year's Oscar for Best Actor definitely had another strong contender. In the film, Sean's performance allows us to see a life, one that, though different from the majority we call 'normal,' is beautiful. His performance is deeply moving.
Looking into his personal history, you'll find that if it were made into a movie, it would be a perfect biographical story of life.