20 Best Movie Performances Of 2019

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2019 has come to an end, and there's no doubt that the last 12 months have served up a remarkable slate of incredible movies regardless of your own preferences.

But what would any of those films be without their actors? Across every genre and type of film possible, these are the 20 performances which best defined 2019, by getting people talking, and leaving them shocked, sad, and maybe even deeply amused.

Many of our 20 picks are sure to be up for Oscars over the next few months, though many also won't, given the Academy's famous penchant for ignoring superhero movies, risky arthouse films and, well, most anything in the foreign language.

But across all strands of filmmaking, these were the most dynamic, surprising, and unforgettable acting feats of the year, from crowd-pleasing comeback roles to fine-tuned acting masterworks and, yes, even a superhero movie or two.

If you haven't seen these performances yet, you're totally missing out...

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