From strength to strength: Jake Gyllenhaal deserves the rave reviews for his latest role

Jake Gyllenhaal has already been tipped for an Oscar nomination for his performance in his latest movie, Stronger. He deserves the rave reviews, writes Will Lawrence

THE relationship between Jake Gyllenhaal and the man he plays in his latest film, double leg amputee Jeff Bauman, is something to behold.

“Jeff doesn’t stop giving me shit,” says the actor with a huge grin.