4815162342 Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 (edited) Since this is the AFI, any non-US production is ineligible for a ranking (done in alphabetical order):BridesmaidsThe DescendantsThe Girl With the Dragon TattooThe HelpJ. EdgarHugoMidnight in ParisMoneyballThe Tree of LifeWar HorseSpecial awards were given to The Artist and DH2 Edited December 11, 2011 by 4815162342 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolioD1 Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Wow, lots of suprises in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Last year's winners- Black SwanThe FighterInceptionThe Kids are All Right127 HoursThe Social NetworkThe TownToy Story 3True GritWinter's BoneSwap The Town with The King's Speech (which was ineligible) and that's last year's top 10. But then again, 2009's was Coraline, Hangover, Hurt Locker, Messenger, Precious, A Serious Man, A Single Man, Sugar, Up and Up in the Air (5 for 10)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolioD1 Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I think Best Picture wise we could confidently throw out J. Edgar and Bridesmaids. And probably Dragon Tattoo, tree of life and maybe Midnight in Paris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder / Operator Shawn Robbins Posted December 11, 2011 Founder / Operator Share Posted December 11, 2011 (edited) J. Edgar? Please. That was a chore to sit through....And I'm a personal fan of Leo's.Replace it with DH2 and I mostly agree with the list. Haven't had a chance to watch The Descendants yet. Edited December 11, 2011 by ShawnMR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolioD1 Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 J. Edgar? Please. That was a chore to sit through.AGREED. Just like 90% of Clint's movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishstick Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 J. Edgar? Please. That was a chore to sit through....And I'm a personal fan of Leo's.Replace it with DH2 and I mostly agree with the list. Haven't had a chance to watch The Descendants yet.Agreed. However, while DH2 snubs are unfortunate and undeserved given strong rating that the movie achieved but they aren`t unexpected. Neither critics nor AMPAS will rally behind HP. They never did and never will. The sooner fans come in terms with this, the less disappointed they`ll be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctis Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Agreed. However, while DH2 snubs are unfortunate and undeserved given strong rating that the movie achieved but they aren`t unexpected. Neither critics nor AMPAS will rally behind HP. They never did and never will. The sooner fans come in terms with this, the less disappointed they`ll be. Exactly. DH2 is so deserving, but I'm not expecting a nomination. It's such a shame that a franchise that put so much love and care not get recognized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4815162342 Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 (edited) DH2 was ineligible for this. It's a British production first and foremost.However The Harry Potter film series and The Artist each received a special award from the AFI Edited December 11, 2011 by 4815162342 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishstick Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Bullshit. It`s Americna money so it`s American. AFI is full of shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4815162342 Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 (edited) Bullshit to your bullshit.The main production company is UK, it's a UK production, it's not eligible. How the production company gets funded is irrelevant. What is relevant is where the company is based, who the employees are, etc.A corporation may be based in the US and make most of its revenue/funds through overseas locations. It's still an American company even if most of its operating revenue comes from euros. Edited December 11, 2011 by 4815162342 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishstick Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 It`s a snub. By that rule, LOTR should have been uneligible but, oops, appared on the list. Three times. So it`s a snub plain and simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 (edited) They gave DH2 and The Artist special awards because they couldn't put them in the list, that's why.Descendants, Hugo, Dragon Tattoo, Help, Moneyball, War Horse, Tree of Life, Artist, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, and Midnight in Paris. If the race were ten, it would be these, with DH2 and Drive as spoilers. But with 5 to 10 let's see what actually has enough support to get a slot. Edited December 12, 2011 by Gopher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baumer Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Bridesmaids: Glad they recognized itDescendants: A joke. It's a good movie, but far from oscar worthy. Clooney movies just seem to garner noms no matter what.TGWTDT: Haven't seen it yetThe Help: Good choiceJ. Edgar: Puh-leaseHugo: Good choiceMidnight in Paris: Woody's Best since Crimes and MisdemeanorsMoneyball: Not worthy, good but far from memorable.Tree of Life: It's Malick, and it will suckWar Horse: Haven't seen it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
