But seriously–I was on duty at the hospital and didn’t see much of this year’s Oscars but did catch Best Director winner Kathryn Bigelow’s acceptance speeches and appreciated her shoutouts to the military. Hers is one of the few movies I never got around to seeing–wouldn’t you know it, since “Hurt Locker” was the big winner–but it wasn’t for lacking of trying. Just never could find a good time to catch it.
I’m glad that Jeff Bridges won best actor–I’ve raved here more than once about his seamless performance in “Crazy Heart” and I’ve always believed he’s in an acting league by himself and deserving of all the critical acclaim he gets.
I may be the only moviegoer (and movie critic?) left who hasn’t seen “Avatar.” Just couldn’t get all that juiced up about it and anyway, my taste runs more to the small, human-interest stories. Like “Crazy Heart.” And “Precious” (which was some really dark realism, but perfectly well done and very well acted). And “The Last Station” (speaking of great performances–lot of great acting in that one.)
I liked all the other smaller, independent movies and performances that were in the running that you generally have to see at the “artsy” theaters, dahling.
I’m not one of those snobs who looks down his nose at all commercial hits by any means, but the smaller and more supposedly “independent” movies just tend to appeal to my shadowy taste.
Which brings me to “Blind Side.” It was a good and entertaining enough commercial hit, and based on an incredible true story, but was Sandra Bullock’s performance really Oscar worthy compared to the other contenders–all of which I did see?
Not in this critic’s opinion. Not by a longshot.
That said, I’m happy for her. Was it Steve Martin who set up a punchline when he asked, “Who doesn’t like Sandra Bullock?
