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Title: Outstanding Performances
Review: Over the years I seldom ever heard the mention of Midnight Cowboy in discussions among theater goers. I oftened rated the performances of both Dustin Hoffman and the then "new-comer" John Voight as the best acting performances ever to be seen. It came to mind that the "theme" of the film for the period in which it was produced may have had something to do with why Hoffman never received the Academy Award for his superb acting performance. I recall when I first saw the film that I predicted that he would without a doubt be selected for the award. Needless to say I was disappointed when the award went to John Wayne for his performance in True Grit. Not to take anything away from Wayne, but in my opinion, this was Hoffmans best ever performance. The awarding of the film as the Best Picture easily substantiates my views. I heartedly recommend it to serious theater goers.
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