Kevin Bacon Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 True, if you look at what was first and most likely second the last few years the more innovative, inspired, and original film lost out. 2014: 1 Birdman, 2 Boyhood 2013: 1 12YAS, 2 Gravity 2012: 1 Argo. 2 Life of Pi 2011: Exception in that everything was equally bland 2010: 1 Kings Speech, 2 The Social Network Was Life of Pi even really considered a contender for Best Picture? In fact, the uninspired choice would've been Lincoln. Argo, Django, Pi, Playbook, ZDT, all interesting choices in their own ways. Likewise, in 2013 it was Wolf of Wall Street that lost out--in fact, I'm not sure I recall speaking to anybody who thought Gravity was the best picture of the year. And even this year, Boyhood was absolutely the predictable choice and I'd say Birdman is one of the most interesting winners in years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Gittes Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Lincoln is in many respects a classic awards magnet of a big historical biopic, but ironically it was also as good or better than any other BP nominee of that year (except ZDT). Even with its disappointing ending, I would have easily picked it over Argo and Life of Pi. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empire Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Lincoln is in many respects a classic awards magnet of a big historical biopic, but ironically it was also as good or better than any other BP nominee of that year (except ZDT). Even with its disappointing ending, I would have easily picked it over Argo and Life of Pi. I think Life of Pi was the best that year, and I would put Lincoln second. Don't really care much for ZDT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Panda Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Was Life of Pi even really considered a contender for Best Picture? In fact, the uninspired choice would've been Lincoln. Argo, Django, Pi, Playbook, ZDT, all interesting choices in their own ways. Likewise, in 2013 it was Wolf of Wall Street that lost out--in fact, I'm not sure I recall speaking to anybody who thought Gravity was the best picture of the year. And even this year, Boyhood was absolutely the predictable choice and I'd say Birdman is one of the most interesting winners in years. It won director as well as the most oscars, chances are it was in second place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
