12 Incredible 2013 Performances That Definitely Won't Win An Oscar

2. Scarlett Johansson (Her)

One of the best performances of the year came from someone who never actually appeared on-screen. In Spike Jonze's brilliant Her, Scarlett Johansson turns in an incredible performances as the operating system Samantha, who falls in love with Joaquin Phoenix's Theodore Twombly. Using only her voice, Johansson manages to feel as real as any of the other characters in the movie, in what is easily her most memorable performance to date. She manages to be sensitive, kind, funny, sensual, smart, and a perfect companion for Theodore. Since the Oscar's have a bias against non-traditional performances, Johansson won't win a Oscar, or even get nominated for one. Just like the movie itself however, Johannson's performance will likely grow in stature over the next several years to the point that it will seem strange how the Academy managed to completely overlook her efforts.