For the
first few months into 2014 I wasn’t sure there even would be some Oscar worthy films.
But then came Grand Budapest Hotel and Boyhood followed soon. By the end of the
year the list became even longer making it again a tough choice to choose a
favorite. Today I am sharing with you some last minute choices you might still
catch before the Oscars night on Sunday.
Best FILM
There are
few great films in this category but looking at the previous wins during the
award season it seems that the winner could be only one – Boyhood. The movie directed by Richard
Linklater has been 12 years in making and simply based on this truth it is
going to make a history. Now it will also probably receive an Academy Award.
It’s a story seen though eyes of one boy whom we see as a child and follow him
until his adulthood - such simple but impactful story with a great cast. It’s
one of those movies that will stick with you forever. If you haven’t watched it
yet – don’t waste any more minute.
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
This one
was one of the biggest surprises this year. Birdman
- a new film by Alejandro G. Iñárritu
featuring a great come back – Michael
Keaton as an old action film star making again a name for himself on a
Broadway. It’s a brilliant movie stuck somewhere in between of a real and
imaginary world. We participate in preparation of the opening night following
the actors around, main character trying to create a closer relationship with
his estranged daughter (amazing Emma
Stone) and decision about what’s the most important thing in his life. I
strongly recommend!
The Grand Budapest Hotel
My third
favorite movie of the year has to be Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel. If you’re a fan of Anderson’s wicked
mind, beautifully created environments and intriguing characters – you won’t be
disappointed. With a dreamy cast of incredible actors we are being taken once
again on a crazy journey following an eccentric concierge (Ralph Fiennes) who
seeks help from one his employees in order to solve a mystery case to prove his
innocence in a theft and murder case. It’s an extremely magical and visually
appealing story!
ACTOR in a Leading Role
I doubt
there will be any surprises here. Even though Bradley Cooper was great in American Sniper, Eddie Redmayne of The Theory
of Everything will be leaving the party as winner. His portrayal of Stephen
Hawking is truly remarkable – the way he acts with his body, emotions and
expressions. It’s a true Oscar worthy performance. And the whole movie is
equally enjoyable. The story itself, Felicity Jones as Jane Hawking, the music,
pictures and general message. One of those films not to be missed.
ACTRESS in a Leading Role
Julianne Moore in Still
Alice proved she’s one of the best actresses of her generation and Still Alice was one of the best movies
this year as well. Moore’s played a language professor who starts to observe
signs of early Alzheimer’s. The movie is all about fighting the illness,
learning about our limits, family’s support and about just how precious a life
can be. Julianne Moore does an amazing job creating this unforgettable
character that starts to forget all herself.
ACTOR in a Supporting Role
J.K. Simmons in Whiplash
is a golden candidate to win this year. He’s won in this category during
every award ceremony leading to the Oscars night and I think we’re all sure
he’ll be the winner again during Academy Awards event. And I agree with it
100%.
Simmons
plays an instructor at a jazz school where Andrew Neyman (Miles Teller) goes
and would love to have an opportunity to study under Fletcher (Simmons). Genius
instructor is famous both for his genius as well as terror methods. Brilliant!
ACTRESS in a Supporting Role
I wrote
before about Boyhood. The movie has
the biggest chance of winning in the main category. It also has big
possibilities in winning for the best original script, director and actress in
a supporting role. Patricia Arquette has
done an amazing role creating a character of Mason’s (Ellar Coltrane) mom. Through
12 years of making a film her character changes so much that it seems she’s played
several characters in the process. She’s a mom, a single mom, a victim of
violent husband, single mom again, college student and finally a successful career
woman. She’s done an amazing job during her work on Boyhood and she definitely
deserves this recognition.
Are you
ready for the Sunday night? Who are your favorites? Let me know! I cannot wait
for the ceremony and the Red Carpet of course J
M.
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