It's that time! The big ceremony is only a week away, and instead of full reviews, here are concise recaps of the seven Best Picture nominees we've seen.
127 Hours
A trapped hiker has only a dull pocket knife and one choice. Will he gain the upper hand? Boring, gory, and profane. Keep this movie at arm’s length.
Inception
A thief, student, con man, and druggie commit sleep espionage. Reality and dream worlds interweave. This is Nolan at his best. Never a nightmare.
King’s Speech
The King’s stutter inspires no one, but a vocal coach can help—by encouraging swearing. Inspiring nonetheless. Recommended without (much) hesitation.
Toy Story 3
Neglected toys at a daycare center face awful children and mean toy bullies. Can they escape before recess? Suspenseful and heartfelt. Bring tissues.
True Grit
A determined Arkansas girl and a drawling U.S. marshal hunt down a murderer. Brilliant dialogue in a Western setting. Indians, gunsmoke, and blood.
Social Network
A jilted college nerd makes a web page for revenge. Classmates say he stole the idea. Too much language and sex as social fallout and lawsuits ensue.
Winter’s Bone
An Ozarks girl searching for her missing father gets caught up with dangerous drug dealers and murderers. Technically impressive, but slow and boring.
I think I now know everything I ever need to about these films . . . it's almost like watching them ;-P Great snapshots, guys!
ReplyDeleteYou have written such tantalizing samples from the Best Picture buffet! Thanks for the taste! I'm surprised that you thought the dialogue in True Grit is brilliant since you sounded a bit dismissive of the film when we talked about it. There's definitely much to appreciate about it, though I would like to watch it again for more insight (and to enjoy Rooster with subtitles!). Hope you'll enjoy the Oscars, Silver Screeners!
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