Oscar Nominations 2012: My Thoughts

The nominees for Best Picture are:

• The Artist

Haven’t seen it. Seems like a heavy favourite, which is interesting.

• The Descendants

Haven’t seen it. I read the book (loved it – one of my faves of last year) but I heard the movie wasn’t fantastic.

• Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

Haven’t seen it. I read the book and liked it. I have no feelings about the movie, based on the one mediocre trailer I saw.

• The Help

Saw it and read the book! I can’t believe this movie was nominated for best picture. I’m so confused by this. Although I will say that I thought Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer did a really great job.

• Hugo

Saw it and feel like I’m missing something because I didn’t love it? Am I missing something? It was a sweet movie but I almost fell asleep?

• Midnight in Paris

Saw it and  loved it. My choice for best picture. Quirky and romantic and lovely and unlike any movie I can recall.

• Moneyball

Saw it and really, really liked it. I wouldn’t be upset if it won.

• Tree of Life

Didn’t see it. Did anyone?

• War Hose

No idea.

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