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[Union Carbine]

The remarks about Boyhood was too generous.

Yeah, I wasn't blown away by it. The achievement of the making is incredible but the actual end product was not. Take away how they did it and treat it like any other movie and would anyone think it was the best picture of this past year?

 

[Bobby Roberts]

Yeah, I wasn't blown away by it. The achievement of the making is incredible but the actual end product was not. Take away how they did it and treat it like any other movie and would anyone think it was the best picture of this past year?

They might. The shooting schedule is one of the big talking points, yes, but I've heard just as many people say what they REALLY appreciated is the way the childhood was portrayed - that it was a film made up of all the "in-between" moments that you normally don't see in a coming-of-age movie, and the accumulation of those moments is what led to the film packing the punch they felt.

I never really felt that punch, myself (I tended to feel like the movie would have been a lot stronger if there was more of a focus on Arquette and Hawke's characters, honestly) but I think even if Linklater had just cast 4 or 5 different boys to play the lead throughout the movie, you'd still see praise for the movie's decision to play the coming-of-age film as less pop song and more jazz - it's about the notes you're not playing, and all that shit.

 

[DerZuhälter]

Boyhood feels overly long, boring, weird, exciting at times but ultimately quite aimless, hollow and vapid.
Just like the movie. Maybe that was its point but I didn't enjoy it, although I see the colossal task of filming and editing over the course of 12 years.

The Imitation Game is probably the most unimaginative, run of the mill movie I have seen in years. The acting was ok, not great, barely ok with Cumberbatch's mix of his Sherlock role with a tad of Sheldon Cooper, and the movie itself felt so extremely predictable and without any suspense that I really started wondered if I've seen the same story in a different movie before. And I'm pretty sure I did. At least something vaguely similar. And don't even get me started with that epilogue text crawl that in my humble opinion didn't fit the tone or drama of the complete rest of the movie.

Didn't see the other nominees yet.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

yeah, real kids would never talk like that!

If you thought that scene was bad dialogue.... you're giving our youth far too much credit.

Same with all the whining about the Facebook stuff.

The only dialogue I really had a problem with was the stuff towards the end, which got very on-the-nose about reminding us of the film's themes, the passage of time, etc., most of which was given to the adults.

It felt like an exaggerated estimation of what an older adult thinks young modern teens would sound like, is all. Like, I get that kids/teens often/usually sound really dumb when they talk to each other, but that scene felt too over the top to me.

 

[rashbeep]

The fact that Boyhood was shot over a long period of time always came off as a gimmick, to me.

 

[Blader]

It felt like an exaggerated estimation of what an older adult thinks young modern teens would sound like, is all. Like, I get that kids/teens often/usually sound really dumb when they talk to each other, but that scene felt too over the top to me.

I thought that and the bathroom "confrontation" were pretty pitch perfect in their middle/high school teenage dipshit vernacular. Are you sure you just haven't forgotten what young modern teens sound like?

 

[RatskyWatsky]

I thought that and the bathroom "confrontation" were pretty pitch perfect in their middle/high school teenage dipshit vernacular. Are you sure you just haven't forgotten what young modern teens sound like?

I haven't, considering the fact that I'm not far removed from being a teen myself. :O

 

[IISANDERII]

Lost respect for the Oscars when Tron Legacy didn't even get nominated for best score.

 

[Currygan]

anyone still care about the Oscars? They've always been worthless, I've lost count about how many worthy artists have been shamefully snubbed over the decades

 

[Addi]

Finding Vivian Maier over Citizenfour because Edward Snowden is annoying, lol. Finding Vivian Maier has an interesting story, but is a bad documentary, it annoys me when people can't see the difference.

 

[ZoddGutts]

The remarks about Boyhood was too generous.

But did you know it took 12 years to make.

edit: heh looks like several others have made the reference.

 

[charsace]

If they give the Oscar to a propaganda movie like American Sniper I'll laugh.

 

[Dabanton]

anyone still care about the Oscars? They've always been worthless, I've lost count about how many worthy artists have been shamefully snubbed over the decades

I watch it for the entertainment, any actual rewarding shouldn't be taken seriously. It's like any popular culture award show. Very political on who gets what.

Although It's sad that from reading that article important categories like Sound and editing are just throwaway votes or not voted on at all.

 

[jackdoe]

The comments about Boyhood are right on the money. It is amazing that they were able to keep the same actor for twelve years and show a legitimate passage of time. However, the actor portraying Mason became worse as he grew older. For the later years, he was fine in scenes where he had Ethan Hawke to lean on, but without him, he was stiff and unconvincing.

 

[overcast]

Boyhood is an amazing movie despite the 12 years. It's funny that people seem to think that's the only reason it's well regarded. No doubt, that is a part of the critical appeal but it is a key part of the film. Seeing bits and pieces of a childhood feels more natural than here are the trademark crucial moments of your life.

Emotionally poignant in the simplicity of its structure.

 

[Rush_Khan]

Am I the only one who has never liked a single Oscar Best Picture?

 

[Discotheque]

It felt like an exaggerated estimation of what an older adult thinks young modern teens would sound like, is all. Like, I get that kids/teens often/usually sound really dumb when they talk to each other, but that scene felt too over the top to me.

The dialogue was laughable but so damn accurate to the shit I heard (and admittedly sometimes said) during junior high

We cringe at it because it's lame and offensive but man linklater hit the nail right on the head

 

[plasmawave]

American Sniper is not even that good of a movie.

 

[Discotheque]

Am I the only one who has never liked a single Oscar Best Picture?

Have you wiki'd all the winners? I don't like the oscars much but if you literally do not like a single film that won you have basura taste

 

[injurai]

I agree about the Imitation Game. It really deserved better.

 

[overcast]

Have you wiki'd all the winners? I don't like the oscars much but if you literally do not like a single film that won you have basura taste

Yeah. You don't have to think they're the best of that year, but to not like them? Lol. Sometimes they get it wrong, it's not a big deal. You can still like the movie.

 

[DontBeThatGuy]

Am I the only one who has never liked a single Oscar Best Picture?

How many have you actually watched, because I know you haven't seen all of them, doubtful even half. Also, that's crazy, I did a quick glance, and saw dozen's of them that I liked, maybe not as best of the year in all cases, but lots of good movies.

 

[Charles Foster Kane]

Am I the only one who has never liked a single Oscar Best Picture?

Most likely.

Which ones have you seen? Or how many? Even if the Academy has made a lot of questionable choices, there's plenty of good stuff there. It's like you have to make an effort to not find something interesting.

 

[kirblar]

Last year was far, far better overall than this year quality-wise. I saw a billion films in the theatre in the fall/winter, had no desire to this year.

 

[gcubed]

What was the art in American Sniper though?

The color green

 

[Admiral Bone to Pick]

Boyhood was a terrible movie and if you like it, you have bad taste.

 

[way more]

Boyhood was a terrible movie and if you like it, you have bad taste.

Well, it was certainly no Speed Racer.

 

[JTripper]

Boyhood is my pick for Best Picture, but Birdman will win it.

American Sniper will absolutely not win. Both conceptually AND cinematically, Birdman blows any other nominee out of the water. Boyhood really just has it's concept and plot, but Birdman has that cinematic sweet spot to it which will win the voters over. Boyhood is also too indie for Hollywood to tote it as it's Best Picture. Michael Keaton literally delivers an oscar speech in Birdman.

But back to American Sniper, it really is just a traditional, decently made film that really misses many opportunities to say something profound. There are a few good moments, but the majority of the film is pretty traditional. Not a bad film though.

 

[inm8num2]

I agree about the Imitation Game. It really deserved better.

Same. It's in my top 10. Brilliant film all around.

 

[Blader]

I haven't, considering the fact that I'm not far removed from being a teen myself. :O

The dialogue was laughable but so damn accurate to the shit I heard (and admittedly sometimes said) during junior high

We cringe at it because it's lame and offensive but man linklater hit the nail right on the head

if there was anything off about the dialogue, it was the total lack of the word GAY to describe every little thing.

 

[Nekofrog]

PALPATINE'S BEHIND IT A -- uhh, i mean... did you know it took TWELVE YEARS TO MAKE?

 

[The Shogun]

I have no issues with any of her opinions?

I don't agree with all of them but there's nothing really rediculous about any of them?

 

[burgervan]

I agree on Boyhood, completely disagree on Imitation Game which was one of only two movies I genuinely disliked last year. The other being Amazing Spider-Man 2.

 

[DarkFlow]

Did you know Boyhood took 12 years to make?

 

[jhmtehgamr20xx]

.

 

[Knoxcore]

I really can't fault this person for having an opinion.

What pisses me off are the voters who have the privilege to vote for the Oscars but don't take the time to actually watch the films.

 

[inm8num2]

I thought all of the others were fine except for one: I could have watched my hair grow during Foxcatcher — it was so slow.

With Foxcatcher, they said seven words in the whole movie and the rest of it was people staring at each other

I don't disagree.

 

[John Kowalski]

Finding Vivian Maier over Citizenfour because Edward Snowden is annoying, lol. Finding Vivian Maier has an interesting story, but is a bad documentary, it annoys me when people can't see the difference.

i haven't seen finding vivian but from just seeing the trailer i'd wager BBC's Imagine episode about her is probably much better

 

[Skiptastic]

Am I the only one who has never liked a single Oscar Best Picture?

Yes.
You've probably seen very few, were that the case, or you're being purposefully scornful from the outset. There are at least a few that I would imagine pretty much anyone and everyone can watch and enjoy.

 

[Addi]

i haven't seen finding vivian but from just seeing the trailer i'd wager BBC's Imagine episode about her is probably much better

Haven't seen the BBC thing, but I would think so. The main issue with the movie is that the guy who found/owns the biggest part of the collection directed the movie himself, he even interviews himself. It feels like shameless self promotion. Here's an article that explains why it's one of the worst docus of 2014

 

[User 479360]

Boyhood isn't a masterpiece, but it's a good film. The idea behind the movie is better than the final product. Still, it's an above-average film.

I haven't seen Selma or Inherent Vice yet, so I can't comment, but I'm not sure if I'll like IV.

I at least agree with him on The Master, which was boring dreck.

 

[John Kowalski]

Haven't seen the BBC thing, but I would think so. The main issue with the movie is that the guy who found/owns the biggest part of the collection directed the movie himself, he even interviews himself. It feels like shameless self promotion. Here's an article that explains why it's one of the worst docus of 2014

yeah that was one hell of a flag, especially since i don't feel at all comfortable with supporting his handling of her work

 

[Admiral Bone to Pick]

Boyhood isn't a masterpiece, but it's a good film. The idea behind the movie is better than the final product. Still, it's an above-average film.

I haven't seen Selma or Inherent Vice yet, so I can't comment, but I'm not sure if I'll like IV.

I at least agree with him on The Master, which was boring dreck.

So much like Boyhood?

 

[Empty]

selma is pretty artless. having the fbi memo with typewriter sounds every scene epitomizes the clunky direction throughout and the little glimpse of black and white archive footage in the credits is visually more evocative than anything in the film itself.

good script and lead performance though. complaining about the 'i cant breathe' t-shirts is idiotic too.

 

[Ashhong]

Wait they didn't nominate The Lego Movie for best animated movie? What......

 

[Jarmel]

I would love to have a heart to heart with some of these voters.

Edit:Big Hero 6 for animated film? Really?

 

[titiklabingapat]

I dated an Academy member before. During awards season, he would invite me over and we would make dinner, hang out for a little bit. When its time to watch the DVD he got of a nominated film, he would pop it in and we would cuddle on his bed. Fifteen minutes later, he would be snoring. The next day, he would mail the dvds back...

That's how he saw almost single nominee that year.

 

[fengshuifever]

Getting Bill Murray's Oscar Predictions vibes from those comments.

 

[razznjazz]

american sniper, politics aside, was perhaps the worst film clint has ever done. it was boring when it wasn't offensive, which is an odd pairing.

One voter's opinion. One solitary movie goer. How is it indicative of anything more than that?

Edit: I disliked Boyhood too, immensely. But I don't think anyone's loved every nominee ever.

+1 for your profile pic.

 

[airmangataosenai]

I challenge anyone to say they weren't gasping in stunned silence during a)

Spoiler

the opening bombing scene

and b)

Spoiler

the tear gas/bridge/beating scene.

This is the truth. She did such a wonderful job with her directing in this movie and making you feel during key scenes like this, it's a crime that they didn't give her due recognition.