Of all the category expansions that have been occuring, probably the latest is the most unneeded. The Academy of Motion Picture Art and Science is currently voting on whether or not they should expand the Visual Effects category from 3 to 5 nominations. I've personally felt that 3 was the perfect amount. It's the main reason collosal let downs like Spiderman 3, and Transformers 2 were excluded from the race, and if this effort fails then the most recent failure (sorry to tell the truth) Iron Man 2 won't be nominated either.
Originally my guesses for this award would've been Inception, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, and The Last Airbender. Nobody can doubt Nolan's film, Harry Potter rarely disappoints in terms of whatever visual effects it has, and despite the promise of a crappy movie, the visual effects of The Last Airbender are amazingly beautiful. But if it comes to pass that this expansion is approved, then I'll have to add Tron Legacy and Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader.
Iron Man 2's visual effects were just not as well conceived as the first one's. What's your opinion of this decision? Is it a good or bad idea? Is it better for a year where there are more effects driven films? I want to know what you think, so comment below.
Hi, I think it’s a great think to have more recognition for the people who work hard at putting in these amazing effects that we have in the movies.
ReplyDeleteI don’t think having extra categories for VFX will affect the rest of the Oscars or The Best Picture category. These days high end VFX are making a significant mark on the movie industry. People are willing to go to the theater again, because they want to enjoy the full movie going experience. The proper use of 3D and really well done effects are what a lot of people are going to the movies to see.
Most films were downloaded or rented in the last couple of years and that was affecting the box office ticket sales of all movies. Now, people want to enjoy the whole movie experience in 3D on an Imax screen and that is bringing people back to the theater. Please check out my VFX/SFX blog at www.boogiestudio.com