BAFTA Nominations

Fenris · 21 Feb 2010 at 22:40

Gustov said:
Box office success doesn't necessarily constitute it as 'good' it just means it appealed to a wide target audience and was marketed very very well. Look at amazing films like A Prophet, The White Ribbon or even An Education and then compare their profits.

I didn't say it made it good, I said it made it not over rated.

Gustov · 21 Feb 2010 at 22:40

WHAT! THE HURT LOCKER!??

Now THAT is the most overrated film.....

Marky · 21 Feb 2010 at 22:40

Pigeon_Killer said:
Why, was there a most overrated film ever category?

James Cameron deserved the Best Director award for so many reasons - and as a side-note you still think it's overated even after it's taken almost 2.5 billion dollars?!

Pigeon_Killer · 21 Feb 2010 at 22:41

Gustov said:
He's pretty much invented the ability to shoot 3D live. Something that will be used for years to come.

Surely Avatar winning the award for the best special effects recognises that achievement though?

Gustov · 21 Feb 2010 at 22:42

Fenris said:
I was joking.

No you weren't

qqg3 · 21 Feb 2010 at 22:42

Pigeon_Killer said:
Surely Avatar winning the award for the best special effects recognises that achievement though?

Precisley, story and direction wise it was nothing special. Well done Hurt Locker.

Fenris · 21 Feb 2010 at 22:42

Pigeon_Killer said:
Surely Avatar winning the award for the best special effects recognises that achievement though?

Well it was the director who achieved it because it was how he wanted to make a film, I think that is what makes a great director.

Marky · 21 Feb 2010 at 22:42

Great - I couldn't resist and I looked at the awards that have been given out. I won't post any spoilers but I am gutted to say the least

Fenris · 21 Feb 2010 at 22:44

To be honest I think Bafta just has something against Sci-Fi.

Gustov · 21 Feb 2010 at 22:46

qqg3 said:
Precisley, story and direction wise it was nothing special. Well done Hurt Locker.

Story = Screenplay award.

Hence why Avatar wasn't nominated for that category. Yes James Cameron did write Avatar but that's kudos to him, he did was a director doesn't have to.

For me Hurt Locker was nothing more than an average film, I'm really failing to see what was so special about it.

The Directors job is to direct the way the film is shot. The Hurt Locker was all handheld with countless crash zooms, sure I understand the hand-held element for some stuff but I don't think there was a tripod/static shot for the whole duration of the film. It's all down to preference I guess but for establishing shots and simple two way conversations I'd use a tripod :\

Gustov · 21 Feb 2010 at 22:59

Oh God, DIAF The Hurt Locker...

qqg3 · 21 Feb 2010 at 22:59

Six deserved awards for Hurt Locker I think.

Gustov · 21 Feb 2010 at 22:59

qqg3 said:
Six deserved awards for Hurt Locker I think.

7, is this a joke? Cinematography? I could have shot that film...

I understand they were going for a certain style but damn...

Marky · 21 Feb 2010 at 23:02

The Hurt Locker?! I'd never even heard of the film before I watched the awards! Absolutely tragic that Avatar didn't pick up more awards... the amount of work it must have taken in comparison!... If I were James Cameron I'd be very disappointed

SDK^ · 21 Feb 2010 at 23:04

The Hurt Locker is an awesome film; worthy of 6 awards tonight.

jp_bl_68 · 21 Feb 2010 at 23:04

Marky said:
The Hurt Locker?! I'd never even heard of the film before I watched the awards! Absolutely tragic that Avatar didn't pick up more awards... the amount of work it must have taken in comparison!... If I were James Cameron I'd be very disappointed

I'm sure he'll get his fair share of rim licking at the Oscars.

Marky · 21 Feb 2010 at 23:06

jp_bl_68 said:
I'm sure he'll get his fair share of rim licking at the Oscars.

Well I'm worried for him now because I've checked and The Hurt Locker is also in the "Best Picture" category! :eek:

Tummy · 21 Feb 2010 at 23:07

Why oh why did the Hurt Locker get best film?

Why oh why did the Hurt Locker get best Director?

Gustov · 21 Feb 2010 at 23:08

Tummy said:
Why oh why did the Hurt Locker get best film?

Why oh why did the Hurt Locker get best Director?

This is what I'm trying to say

Tummy · 21 Feb 2010 at 23:08

Marky said:
The Hurt Locker?! I'd never even heard of the film before I watched the awards! Absolutely tragic that Avatar didn't pick up more awards... the amount of work it must have taken in comparison!... If I were James Cameron I'd be very disappointed

Yes this is right, because spending a tonne of money, making a tonne of money and putting lots of work in makes Avatar a better film then some of the others