Comments on: Live Blog: 2009 Oscar Winners and Commentary

By: Vik

Vik — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:07:02 +0000

Whoa, this had its tiny glitches here and there but overall it was a pretty great show(well, much better than what I expected-the five former winners coming out to honor the acting nominees is a great idea..for a new idea!)

I know some people are upset with the Slumdog and Milk wins but I'm not. Just watching the happiness and excitement of the Slumdog cast/crew and Dustin Lance Black as well as Penn's great opening for his speech made all those wins worth happening.

Hugh Jackman was a competent host, even if not on the same level as Billy Crystal-awesomeness.

I only wish Hellboy had won make-up over Button not only because HB deserved it but also because that would not have Button coming in sole second but tied with TDK and Milk. But that is a minor complaint. All in all, pretty satisfying for me.

By: USC film 04

USC film 04 — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:27:24 +0000

I loved Slumdog millionaire, however, 10years from now when I look back at 2008, the only movies that I will recollect with pure unadulterated joy will be Wall-E , and maybe TDK, The Class, and Let the Right One In.

By: Tim

Tim — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:42:55 +0000

I was happy for everyone tonight who won, especially Justin Lance Black he seemed very passionate. I feel bad for Mickey but am completely content with sean penn because he was equally fantastic.

By: Brad Brevet

Brad Brevet — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:13:31 +0000

@Vince: Very nice Vince! That's some quality prognosticating.

By: Brady

Brady — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:11:48 +0000

@Kent: I totally agree, Kent. Completely disappointing. And I think Clint should have also been nominated for Best Original Score for Changeling. I can still hear the tune in my head. In the beginning, it sounded so hopeful and sweet, but at the end, it just sounded so sad and when a tune can take on both persona's, it really is "music" to me

By: Kent

Kent — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:07:24 +0000

I'm sick of even hearing the words "Slumdog" or "Millionaire". I'm pissed that Eastwood didn't get nominated for director, Gran Torino and Changeling were in my top 5 favorite movies this year.

By: RIPsquishy

RIPsquishy — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:59:38 +0000

HEATH WON!!! HOORAY!!! he made history! :D

By: Vince

Vince — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:59:13 +0000

If I go by Brad's logic (in that the Short Film awards "don't count"), I'm 20 for 21!!! That's why I'm a bit disappointed overall though- it was fairly predictable, except for the Best Actor/Actress categories (and In all honesty, I just wanted to see Kate and Sean give awesome speeches- although Rourke would've been welcome as well).

So not all is lost for me! Good night everybody, catch ya'll on the flip side.

P.S. Robert Pattinson lurking behind Mickey had to be one of the highlights of the night for me easily- looked like he was about to bite a fool.

By: Satish Naidu

Satish Naidu — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:58:39 +0000

Headlines read -

Slumdog Poops all over the 81st Academy Awards

By: Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:57:31 +0000

Enjoyed the commentary tonight. And, yes, I enjoyed the show and the new format. Thanks very much for the good work !!!
Rgds, Kevin. Toronto, ON Canada

By: Satish Naidu

Satish Naidu — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:57:20 +0000

It was a super bland show

By: Brady

Brady — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:56:50 +0000

I really don't think Slumdog Millionaire should have been as recognized as much as it was at all. Golden Globes, yes, because it's a Bollywood movie, but I really wasn't touched by the cliche movie as much as I was by Changeling or MILK.

By: Helen

Helen — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:56:14 +0000

Hey Brad – thanks for all the hard work, much appreciated – I liked the format with past winners presenting too

I guess now we start all over again….

By: Risa

Risa — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:47:27 +0000

I'm glad I guessed right for the Best Actor!!!! Well deserved second Oscar for Sean Penn. My prediction for Best Picture was MILK but I won't have any objection if any of the other nominees win, well, maybe apart from The Curious Blah Blah.

By: Helen

Helen — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:45:04 +0000

First big disappointment of the evening – should have been Mickey

By: Brendan

Brendan — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:40:44 +0000

Hmmm, I guess Daniel Day-Lewis wasn't interested in presenting?? All the others have had the 2008 winners amongst the 5…

By: Risa

Risa — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:38:03 +0000

Brad was probably thinking of Judi Dench.

By: Andy

Andy — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:35:40 +0000

Umm…Shirley Maclaine is not going to be in Nine either.

By: Risa

Risa — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:29:00 +0000

Hey Brad, do you know any update on who's going to direct BEAT THE REAPER? I was thinking of either Danny Boyle or Fincher does it but only he(Fincher) makes sure that Brad Pitt won't get involved.

By: Vince

Vince — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:10:37 +0000

"Departures" taking Best Foreign Language Film- certainly a (welcome) surprise there.

Oh, and Freida Pinto is gorgeous isn't she? I'm in love, and I hear she's single…sorry, that was in incredibly poor taste.

I need to go to the store, but I can't leave now! I'll miss the juicy stuff. Here's hoping for a rambling speech from Mr. Mickey Rourke!

By: Vince

Vince — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:43:35 +0000

When they showed the action montage, they used the main theme from "Cloverfield", I noticed. I still think that that movie had Special Effects that rival anything that was nominated this year, and it cost about $30 million or so to make. Just my two cents.

Oh, and I'm totally screwed for my Oscar pool/contests this year- "Slumdog" taking best Sound Mixing over "TDK", really??

By: Viral

Viral — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:27:26 +0000

they used TheDarkKnight soundtrack to bring up will smith… and he is takinga shot at the oscars for snubbing the dark knight.

its a shame that hans zimmer is not nominated

By: Viral

Viral — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:24:39 +0000

YeY for heath ledger… he deserved it and all this talk of if he were alive would he win it… i couldnt care less.. if he were alive we would have another fantastic return of the joker… it is a loss and oscar cannot begin to fill the gap left by tat talented actor… lovely speach too… RIP ledger

By: gaurang

gaurang — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:12:16 +0000

getting all moist eyed…. Heath Ledger truly deserved this honor

By: kljajkdf

kljajkdf — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:12:12 +0000

ahhhhhhh the hours score playin on the documentary montage. definintely one of the best scores of the century.

By: Vince

Vince — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:57:03 +0000

OK never mind, the Apatow bit was friggin hilarious- I was dying when they started laughing at "The Reader".

Still though, show is a bit underwhelming IMO.

By: jacynth

jacynth — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:45:34 +0000

sorry but the last win went to slumdog… for which category?

By: Risa

Risa — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:42:06 +0000

@Vince

I've just checked him out on IMDb and I remain underwhelmed. Thanks for the info though, mate.

Brad, please tell me you thought Rebecca Hall was snubbed!

By: jeremy wein

jeremy wein — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:42:01 +0000

Brads actually predictions correct: 7-9 also just saw an interesting spot for The Soloist definitely will be nominated next year its got oscar bait written all over it.

By: Helen

Helen — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:38:46 +0000

@jacynth:

Jacynth – you can check out a running order for the awards at:

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Oscar-Presentation-Order-Revealed-12100.html