I missed a day. Sorry about that. Let's tackle the next film right now, which is...
The Blind Side
Nominations:
- Best Picture
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Sandra Bullock
Going For It: Audiences love this movie. Sandra Bullock helped make this movie successful. It's a biopic and the Academy LOVES biopics! The highest grossing sports movie in years. Academy loves underdog sports movies (see "Rocky" and "Chariots of Fire"). Portrays good Christian values. Bullock is practically a lock to win Best Actress.
Going Against It: Some people feel the movie is self-indulgent. True life story is more interesting then the movie. Real life football player comes off looking and "dumb and helpless" without a white woman's help. Only 2 nominations, neither of which go to the writing or directing. Not as critically acclaimed as some of the other nominees.
Chances of Winning: Though Bullock will certainly win Best Actress, this film feels like a "lucky to be nominated" film. It's just not big enough, and I think the nomination is more for Bullock and the fact there were ten movies to vote for this year.
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