[Al's Movies for the Week] 2010 Oscar Picks (HA! That's an Audible Pun!)

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Feb 7, 2010, 6:48:56 PM2/7/10

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2010 Oscar Nominees: In order that I like them!
Monday: District 9:

A brilliant film! So well produced, with wonderful special effects, a great stories, and layered characters. This fits the definition of what "Best Picture" is supposed to be.
Tuesday: Hurt Locker:

Jeremy Renner's performance is wonderful, and Kathryn Bigelow rocks. So glad to see it getting recognition!
Wednesday: Crazy Heart:

While the story isn't overly original--it's basically The Wrestler but with country music and a better supporting cast, Jeff Bridges' performance is very, very good. Worth seeing!
Thursday: Up:

Mostly because I think it would rock for an animated film to win. But this one had a little something for everyone.
Friday: Up In the Air:

I wasn't as impressed with this as most people--I figured out one of the major plot points (or, rather, assumed correctly) so I think it lacked some sort of emotional punch or beat for me--but it's a decently made movie. I wish, however, George Clooney would stop playing George Clooney and actually act. He should do more Coen Brother's films. Those are the only ones where he seems to act. That being said, both of the female leads are stellar, and both got Oscar nods.
Saturday: A Single Man:

This one isn't really in order as I've only seen (extensive) snippets of this, but I've heard good things. I think the Coen Brothers + Colin Firth seems like a great combination to me. Also, couldn't bring myself to put any of the other noms I've actually seen here.
Sunday: Precious, Based on a Novel by Sapphire:

Last but not least, and again not part of my preferred order as this is another one I've only seen extensive snippets of, but I think this film deserves recognition. In some ways it's typical for its genre, but it's so hard to get films with a mostly minority cast into the Oscars, I hope this one helps expand viewer horizons. And again, I couldn't bring myself to put any of the other noms I've seen on this list.