Sunday, September 27, 2009

Oscar potential for the films of July 2009

Public Enemies- I can't vouch for this film seeing as I haven't seen it, but it had a lot of hype leading up to it which turned into a dull roar. It didn't completely die because it wasn't an awful film. It just wasn't Oscar good.
Long Shots: Sound Editing, Sound Mixing
Possibilities: Cinematography, Johnny Depp for Best Actor

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince- Harry Potter has reentered the Oscar arena with this new film. By reentered the Oscar arena I don't mean that this film is going to win any Oscars. I mean that it sets up for the final film (in two parts) to dazzle and win. Half-Blood Prince is a very different and much better film than Order of the Phoenix. I'd be willing to call it the best Potter film yet if it weren't for Goblet of Fire (Prisoner of Azkaban didn't really appeal to me as best of the series). As it is though, I'd say it's a close tie. There were several detractors from this film: Too long, too much romance, Not enough action, Really a set up for the final film, but if it really is then the final film guaranteed won't disappoint.
Long Shots: Visual Effects
Possibilities: Original Score
Best Bets: Art Direction, Cinematography, Best Makeup

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