The Hollywood Reporter says that Angelina Jolie’s role in “A Mighty Heart” is getting an Oscar buzz. Her role as Mariane Pearl, wife of slain journalist Daniel Pearl, has received good reviews, so it’s not a surprise that there is Oscar talk. In Friday’s edition of the Hollywood Reporter, the trade publication reports the follows stats on “A Mighty Heart”:

The documentary-like thriller rated a 74% positive rating on RottenTomatoes.com, but higher-end critics have been even more positive, with an 82% rating. Vantage isn’t being shy about using the “O” word: Print ads quote Ben Lyons of E! Entertainment proclaiming, “The early favorite for best picture at this year’s Oscars,” while TV ads also invoke its Oscar-worthiness.

In true White Trash fashion, I go back and forth on Angelina. I can’t decide if she’s a phony or if she’s actually the real deal. Pictures of her family are really sweet and from the outside looking in, it appears that the kids are happy.
Raising her brood with partner Brad Pitt brings Angelina more attention than her acting.

It’s been a few years since Angelina has gotten media coverage for her acting work. You have to give her points for taking on the role, as the movie has gotten flack from Islamic groups for portraying Islamic terrorists in a bad light. I have not seen “Mighty Heart” opting to enjoy the usual shallow movie buffet of blockbusters and kid movies. If you’ve seen it, tell us what you think and if you think Jolie is Oscar worthy.

Picture note by Celebitchy: Here are stills from the film that were published earlier. Thanks to AllMoviePhoto.