Why Foxcatcher Has 3 of This Year's Best Performances

Ruffalo plays Dave Schultz, the more successful, confident, and ultimately happier sibling who casts a large shadow over brother Mark. Ruffalo, despite being 12 years older than the real Dave, fits into his character like a custom suit. It's an impressive performance, though not altogether surprising, since Ruffalo proves time and time again to be a dependably excellent actor. The Hollywood Reporter also praised Ruffalo's affable performance: "As the older and exceptionally capable older brother, Ruffalo bestows his character with a profoundly genial nature that suggests that no one could possibly dislike this guy."