Which movie truly deserves Best Picture?

[felipe-11]

Haha definitely interesting seeing how much your opinion on the film changed!

Unfortunately I can't say the same for myself, I was pretty disappointed with the wins last night, but then again, I have been for a couple of years now

[Jpeg]

Chefjoe, I must agree with your opinion of the Academy Awards. It's no longer a glamorous spectacle honoring truly
great actors and actresses along with masterpieces of the big screen, but nothing more than a boring gathering to fill
an empty time slot. Politics has definitely turned a celebration of achievement into a two-bit butt kissing event.

With that said....maybe all the blame does not rest with the Academy. When a typical Saturday night Syfy "B" movie
can capture ones attention better than 90% of Hollywood's offerings, flags of concern should be being raised by every
studio executive in town. Pink slips should be plentiful and contracts should include massive penalties for lackluster
performance. One thing we can conclude for sure though, the Academy members do not live in the same world as the
common movie dwellers.

I still laugh every time I hear the big studios scream about losing money due to piracy. While to a minor extent, it may
contribute, overpaid actors, overused story lines, and just plain lack of creativity have been the profit killers for years.

I find it amusing Avatar was brought up as an over-hyped movie which didn't deserve recognition. For a movie holding
the number one spot as most profitable movie ever, I can only assume the masses were brainwashed and subjected to
subliminal messages during the trailers. Fox is truly an evil company, at least in the eyes of many of Hollywood's elite,
and one particular President. Should it have received more recognition? If the opinions of the common person were taken
into consideration, yes, but some things never change. Many great actors, actresses, and directors have been shunned all
through their careers, not because of their performance, but rather their political views and the company they keep.


Anyway.....I rarely watch movies anymore, so who am I to complain.

[JollyRoger]

Well, a bit late and I haven't watched all of the movies on the list the list, but I thought I'd chip in nevertheless.

War Horse was good, but I kinda got bored in the second half. Love the scene where the Germans are surprised in their tents tho

Moneyball really surprised me. Having read a bad critic I wan't expecting much, but found myself really engulfed in the story. Great movie!

Have still to watch

Hugo and Tree of Life. I doubt I'll spend any time on the other nominees. Just saying.