This award is for the actors and actresses who take their physical appearance to the next level for a movie role. These five actors sacrificed their bodies and their beauty to bring their characters to life, because sometimes being really, really ridiculously good looking just isn't enough!
Favorite Transformation Nominees:
Dave Bautista | as Drax the Destroyer in Guardians of the Galaxy |
 | Dave Bautista is completely unrecognizable as Drax in Guardians of the Galaxy. He underwent four hours of makeup daily and wore 18 prosthetic pieces for the role. It worked out well as Drax looks completely awesome. I particularly enjoy the elaborate scarification body art that covers the majority of his body. He looks like one dude that I sure wouldn't want to mess with, in this galaxy or any other. |
Angelina Jolie | as Maleficent in Maleficent |
 | Could there have possibly been a better casting for Maleficent than Angelina Jolie? I think not. She was perfect for this role and she truly embraced the part. She literally became Maleficent and she elevated her like never before. She spent three hours a day having her makeup applied for the part, giving her a more wicked and sinister look without taking away from her natural beauty. |
Jack O'Connell | as Louis Zamperini in Unbroken |
 | In Unbroken, Jack O'Connell transforms himself from an Olympic athlete to a starving, stranded survivor, and eventually a beaten-down prisoner of war. He showed great dedication to his character in honoring Louis Zamperini by making great physical changes to his body to convey the hardship he endured. Though, what I really want to know is how he managed to keep a perfectly groomed goatee throughout it all. Hm? |
Eddie Redmayne | as Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Everything |
 | One of the things that impressed me the most about The Theory of Everything is how it focuses on Stephen Hawking's physical deterioration from auto-immune disease. It emphasizes the tragic way in which Hawkings gradually loses control of his body and motor functions. Redmayne does a truly exceptional job capturing the physicality and heartache of this indefatigable struggle. |
Christian Bale | as Moses in Exodus: Gods and Kings |
 | Always one to push his body to the limits, even moreso than any other living actor, Christian Bale drastically slimmed down after packing on the pounds for his Oscar nominated performance in American Hustle. Once again, Bale pushes himself to the extreme, with Moses transforming from a physically fit Prince into a frail prophet. More than just that, though, he fully delves in and embodies Moses' character. |
And the Winner Is...
Eddie Redmayne
(The Theory of Everything)
Favorite Transformation
I didn't believe the hype. Though I had only seen the trailers for The Theory of Everything, I wasn't buying into the fact that Eddie Redmayne was a serious contender for Best Actor of the year. There was no way this kid could hang with the big guys. There were too many great performances this year. The competition is simply too tough for him to belong. Or so I thought. After actually seeing the movie, I remember thinking to myself, "Holy crap! Not only is he a worthy candidate for Best Actor, but he could very well even win!" And then he surprised a lot of people by winning Best Actor in a Drama at the Golden Globes. This performance is no joke. The length Redmayne goes to in order to recreate Hawking's illness is nothing short of astonishing. He makes you feel his immense struggle, and it is indeed painful to watch. It calls to mind Jamie Foxx's performance of Ray Charles in the film Ray, which he went on to win the Oscar for. Redmayne, you've certainly earned my respect with your dedication to honoring the harsh truth of Hawking's horrific battle. I can't wait to see what you do next!
| Tell me what you think! Do you agree or disagree? Vote for which nominee had your Favorite Transformation of the Year! Share your own choices in the comments below! | |
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