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[Jessie]

reviews make it seem like style/violence over substance, but ill watch this just for that Hardy/Leo duo.

[Infernus]

44 minutes ago, Jessie said:

reviews make it seem like style/violence over substance, but ill watch this just for that Hardy/Leo duo.

 

Then I guess you have only read the rotten reviews. And I don't think any review said its style over substance.... you sure you are not confusing this with hateful 8? 

[Plain Old Tele]

44 minutes ago, Jessie said:

reviews make it seem like style/violence over substance, but ill watch this just for that Hardy/Leo duo.

 

Then I guess you have only read the rotten reviews. And I don't think any review said its style over substance.... you sure you are not confusing this with hateful 8? 

It's definitely style over substance.

[AniNate]

Think Spotlight has the upper hand now. No other Oscar bait looks like it's going to be challenging it in critical reception

[Jessie]

33 minutes ago, Infernus said:

 

Then I guess you have only read the rotten reviews. And I don't think any review said its style over substance.... you sure you are not confusing this with hateful 8? 

 

Its just he impression ive got from all the reviews as a whole. Beautiful cinematography, great acting, brutally violent, average revenge story.

 

And why would I get it confused with hateful 8? there are no reviews out for that yet and its Tarantino who imo also fills his movies with substance.

Edited December 7, 2015 by Jessie

[DAJK]

So I guess Spotlight is the front runner now? I personally don't think Hateful 8 looks all that good.

[DAJK]

I swear though if MMFR wins BP I'm gonna be really disappointed in the Academy.

[Jessie]

6 minutes ago, DAJK said:

I swear though if MMFR wins BP I'm gonna be really disappointed in the Academy.

That won't happen 

[AniNate]

I think Inside Out has a better chance of winning than Mad Max

[Infernus]

21 minutes ago, Jessie said:

 

Its just he impression ive got from all the reviews as a whole. Beautiful cinematography, great acting, brutally violent, average revenge story.

 

And why would I get it confused with hateful 8? there are no reviews out for that yet and its Tarantino who imo also fills his movies with substance.

 

Yeah that's what I got too, I just don't see what could be the 'style' in this movie. And how much one likes the story seems to vary from person to person depending on how much he got connected to the film/Leo. Although a common complaint seems to be that Inarritu has added some not-needed not-too-subtle grim psychological musings at parts which might be somewhat off putting for some.

 

As for Tarantino, yeah his movies are always filled with substance but the 'style' is always a major, visible thing.

[Jake Gittes]

Seems like it'll be either Spotlight or The First Good Movie Ridley Scott Made in Forever So We Might As Well Call It The Best Picture Of The Year. But who knows.

[WrathOfHan]

I'm fully expecting a Spotlight/Ridley split. This year is starting to become pretty predictable. 

[Merkel]

Carol is winning BP, I think

[AniNate]

Brooklyn is certainly in the classy, unchallenging mold the academy likes. Definitely could see some going for that

[WrathOfHan]

1 minute ago, Merkel said:

Carol is winning BP, I think

Carol will do well enough in nominations but it's not winning, there's not enough momentum. 

Edited December 7, 2015 by WrathOfHan

[TalismanRing]

If ever an animated movie could win this would be the year, and Inside Out still won't win and might not even be nominated.

[Jayhawk the Hutt]

I'm guessing Spotlight. It's been the leader in the clubhouse for quite some time, and no film has taken away that distinction yet. The Martian is interesting, but I'd have to say (IMO, of course) that it would be a really weak winner. That wouldn't be the direction that the Academy normally goes in though. H8ful Eight is probably the last movie that can really challenge Spotlight, and even that is not really what the Academy goes with as a winner for BP.

Edited December 7, 2015 by Jayhawk

[The Stingray]

Wtf? I haven't seen The Martian but it doesn't strike me as the sort of film that would win best picture. Is it really that good?

 

[WrathOfHan]

2 minutes ago, The Stingray said:

Wtf? I haven't seen The Martian but it doesn't strike me as the sort of film that would win best picture. Is it really that good?

 

I love it but plenty disagree.

[Plain Old Tele]

Wtf? I haven't seen The Martian but it doesn't strike me as the sort of film that would win best picture. Is it really that good?

I don't think so, but it also doesn't have a ton of detractors. It's solid, it's got a great message about humanity, it makes you feel good, and maybe this year that's enough.