Earlier today I laid down the groundwork for what may be my most prolific year of Oscar predictions. I feel confident in the sense that this year I have seen the highest number of nominated flicks in comparison with years past. Thus my opinions can be more solid, calculated predictions rather than a mess of guesswork — I save all of that for my reviews. But enough of that self deprecating drivel, let's get on with the good stuff:
Best Animated Film of the Year
Who Will Win: Happy Feet
Who Should Win: Cars
Here is a very difficult category for me. I love almost every sleek animated film that is released. I am able to look past gaping plot holes, massively over-used clichés and even some lame characters in order to see a film that looks cool. While all three of the nominated flicks look cool, though, I can say that Cars was really the show stopper of the year. Pixar's glorious return to power in the world of animation sported a good story, a kickin' soundtrack and that patented Pixar look and feel. Happy Feet, while a good film in it's own right, was just too much of a song and dance and not enough substance. But then again, those Academy members are suckers for a good song and dance every once in a while.
Best Documentary, Features
Who Will Win: An Inconvenient Truth
Who Should Win: An Inconvenient Truth
Hollywood has really developed a thing for Al Gore. They liked him back in 2000 when he ran for President, but as we saw then — that didn't amount to much. His film has garnered plenty of acclaim from people who really enjoy a good classroom setting, and his "performance" was the funniest work he has done to date. Where was all this wit and charisma when America needed it, Al? His film is the standout amongst the left-winged, tree hugging wannabe pundits of Hollywood — and if nothing else, they will be giving him an Oscar just to see if he will really announce his candidacy for the 2008 election. I don't think he will, but I do know that his speech will be monotone.
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