Samantha Barks earned praise for her portrayal of Éponine, with "Digital Journal" saying: "Samantha Barks plays Éponine with such grace, sweetness, and sadness that it is hard to imagine anyone else in the role", while Claudia Puig of "USA Today" calls her "heartbreakingly soulful", Richard Roeper of "Chicago Sun-Times" describes her performance as "star-making", and Roger Friedman of Showbiz411.com says she "just about steals the film". Crowe's performance was less well received. In response to those criticisms, Tom Hooper told "USA Today":  In 2013, the film was nominated for eight Academy Awards, including the Best Picture, Best Actor in a Leading Role for Hugh Jackman, and went on to win in three categories: Best Supporting Actress for Anne Hathaway, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, and Best Sound Mixing.