10 Movie Performances That Got Too Real

10. Shia LaBeouf - Pieces Of A Woman

Netflix's Pieces of a Woman may be picking up justified awards buzz for the performances of Vanessa Kirby and Ellen Burstyn, but the film was also forced to contend with the controversial involvement of Shia LaBeouf.

On the eve of the film's release, LaBeouf's former partner, musician FKA Twigs, sued him for sexual battery, assault, and infliction of emotional distress.

Netflix pivoted by removing LaBeouf from their awards campaign for the film and downplaying his role in its marketing, but ultimately there's no escaping the unfortunate nature of the role itself.

LaBeouf plays Sean, who together with his wife Martha (Kirby) struggles to cope with the recent stillbirth of their child.

Numerous subsequent scenes see a frustrated, traumatised Sean lashing out at Martha, in a manner which proves infinitely more discomforting given the recent allegations made against the actor.

Though LaBeouf's performance is strong, many will simply be too preoccupied with the proximity the role has to his personal life to accept it as a mere piece of acting.