“Doubt”: Who Gets the Rave?

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Variety reviews “Doubt,” which stars Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Amy Adams. Money quote: “The considerable integrity and strength of John Patrick Shanley’s play prevail despite a questionable central performance.” Guess who’s questionable? Click here for the answer, and for the full review, which basically says that the spectacularly gifted Viola Davis (pictured), in the role that won Adriane Lenox a Tony when “Doubt” was on Broadway, is a shoo-in for an Oscar nod.

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