'Sean Penn, of all people, goes on a serious charm offensive as the assassi nated gay community organizer Harvey Milk in Gus Van Sant's deeply moving, politically incisive -- and incredibly timely -- biopic Milk.

Smiling more than in all of his movies since Fast Times at Ridgemont High combined, Penn goes way deep and soulful in a highly ingratiating performance that's the one to beat for the Best Actor Oscar.'

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Image: Sean Penn in a scene from Fast Times at Ridgemont High

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