Karger on Eckhart

Nicole Kidman has a lot of support to earn a nod for Rabbit Hole, but EW’s Dave Karger says “a contender but not a slam dunk.” The one he wants you to keep an eye on is Aaron Eckhart:

He shines in the film’s comedic and dramatic moments, showing range I’ve never seen before. And he gets to rant and rave a bit more than Kidman does, which doesn’t hurt with the Academy. He’s delivered sturdy work for years (In the Company of Men, Nurse Betty, Thank You for Smoking), and I’d love to see him score his first career nomination. And fortunately, the supporting actor field isn’t nearly as dense.