Channing Tatum, Steve Carell, Michael Keaton, Benedict Cumberbatch And Eddie Redmayne Potential Contenders For Oscars Best Actor Trophy? Their Glowing Performances Earn Approval Fueling Oscars Buzz

Channing Tatum, Steve Carell, Michael Keaton, Benedict Cumberbatch and Eddie Redmayne have given their all in delivering dazzling performances for their respective characters in their respective notable films. Rumors have it that they are frontrunners for the "Best Actor" award candidacy at the upcoming Oscars.

Do Channing Tatum, Steve Carell, Michael Keaton, Benedict Cumberbatch and Eddie Redmayne performances really have what it takes?

Here is what Indiewire had to say about the Oscar-potentials of Channing Tatum, Steve Carell, Michael Keaton, Benedict Cumberbatch and Eddie Redmayne:

Channing Tatum and Steve Carell for "Foxcatcher"

Steve Carell's performance in "Foxcatcher" has earned him favorable reviews and much appreciation at the Cannes film festival. The comedian surprised and awed audiences with his dramatic transformation that showed a totally new and different side to him.

But Oscar-worthy for Best Actor contender as his performance had been, there is one problem: He played a supporting role to Channing Tatum whose performance is actually as equally impressive. 

The movie followed the shocking story surrounding the murder of Olympian wrestler Dave Schultz. Steve Carell played the role of DuPont an eccentric millionaire, while Channing Tatum took on the role of another Olympian named Mark (Hollywood Reporter).

Michael Keaton for "Birdman"

Indiewire said that Keaton played key role in what could be considered as the best story among them. Critics could not get over his highly convincing portrayal of a veteran actor who once played the role of a well-loved superhero on screen. The narrative follows his struggle in making a huge comeback.

Benedict Cumberbatch for "The Imitation Game"

In "The Imitation Game," Benedict Cumberbatch is Allan Turing. A genius with numbers and logic, he was the cryptanalyst responsible for breaking the German Code during the most harrowing hours of World War II. But his brilliance is not what made his life more interesting, it was his identity: He was a homosexual - and at a time when being as such was considered punishable by law, not even his ingenuity and contribution to society were enough to spare him from trouble (IMDB).

Eddie Redmayne for "The Theory of Everything"

Eddie Redmayne played Stephen Hawking, another genius role but with a more palpable on-screen transformation. The actor has effectively shown his character's transition as his illness begins to inhibit his physical functions, eventually confining his brilliant mind to a deteriorated body trapped in a wheelchair.