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You Won’t BELIEVE Which Paul Giamatti Film Dominated the Critics’ Lists This Year! This year, Paul Giamatti has captured the spotlight—and critics’ attention—like never before, thanks to his standout performance in The Holdovers, a masterful, emotionally rich film that has dominated the critics’ annual awards and reviews. Widely hailed as one of the year’s most remarkable cinematic achievements, The Holdovers has not only won multiple Oscars, including Best Picture, but has also secured top spots on every major critics’ list. ### Why The Holdovers Stole the Show Paul Giamatti’s portrayal of Donald Nevin, a gruff, morally grounded history teacher during the holiday season at a New England boarding school, is nothing short of transcendent. Reviewers across the board praise his nuanced, understated acting—good enough to shine without overshadowing the film’s heart and wit. The role showcases Giamatti at his most vulnerable and compelling, earning comparisons to some of the finest character actors in modern cinema.