Dollar Baby
Neverland
loves movies
about itself,
and this one's
directed by one
of the all-time
greats. It has
the epic scope
that befits a
Best Picture.
home Best
Picture honors
at the Globes
and PGA,
there's been a
strong, sudden
surge for
"Million Dollar
Baby."
"Mystic River"
mined similarly
dark territory
last year and
came up
empty in the
Best Picture
race. Enough
of the guy?
listen to critics.
Plus, despite
all of its
successful
elements, it
feels much
"smaller" than
the
competition.
other "soft"
Miramax
contenders like
"Chocolat" and
"Cider House
Rules," it can't
expect to be
called the best
of the year.
really like the
film aside from
Jamie Foxx's
astonishing
performance?
They may
admire it, but
no one's
calling it #1.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
If only the Oscar season was a little longer...
VERA DRAKE
Mike Leigh got a directing nod, so this may not have been far off.
ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND
A later release date could've helped this gem gain traction.
THE INCREDIBLES
The fact that this cartoon has its own category to win hurt it.
CLOSER
Loved by some, it turned off an equal number.
KINSEY
It needed precursor support that didn't come.
FAHRENHEIT 9/11
This would've been a shock, eliminating red state TV viewers.
