Comments on: Oscar Visual Effects Short List Revealed

By: James

James — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:23:28 +0000

The nominated could be:
– The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
– The Dark Knight
– Iron Man

By: Tyler

Tyler — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:16:21 +0000

"because the Academy loves to throw a mediocre film in the mix. Last year it was Golden Compass, before that it was Click and before that it was The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe."

What do you mean "Click" in 2006? Click was not nominated. The three films were Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (Winner), Poseidon and Superman Returns. Click didn't even make it to the top 7.

In my opinion, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe had amazing visual effects.

I do agree with your comment about The Golden Compass, though. :)

By: Stuart

Stuart — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:38:42 +0000

No Speed Racer or Spirit? Does the Academy have something against green screen environments? I felt the same snub for Sin City a couple years back.

By: Oscar

Oscar — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 01:06:15 +0000

Speed Racer And City Of Ember.

Those 2 Had Good Visual Effects

By: Trebor53

Trebor53 — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 01:01:19 +0000

I Also Beleive That They didnt include
X-Files:I Want To Believe
Wanted
Get Smart
Meet Dave (it sucked but it was cool the way they made Eddie a Spaceship!!)
Bedtime Stories

By: Quake82

Quake82 — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:26:35 +0000

I'm frankly, quite shocked that Tropic Thunder didn't make it onto the list; however, I'm sure it will get a Best Makeup Oscar.

Also, I just finished watching Australia and I cannot believe that it is on the short list – the cattle stampede was possibly one of the cheesiest visual effects seen in recent memory.

By: Craig

Craig — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:09:43 +0000

Ill Have To Say:
The Dark Knight
Hancock
Quantam Of Solace

By: Craig

Craig — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:08:22 +0000

The following films have been robbed:
Death Race
Jumper
Nim's Island
Speed Racer
Max Payne
Twilight
Eagle Eye
Traitor
Tropic Thunder

By: Trebor

Trebor — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:59:38 +0000

WHY ISN"T JUMPER< SPEED RACER AND TWILIGHT ON THAT LIST?! the visual effects were great

By: seriouslydude

seriouslydude — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:18:19 +0000

WTF? Speed Racer got ROBBED!!

By: Vince

Vince — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:22:37 +0000

Can I make a plea for "Cloverfield" to get a nomination? Please? That film cost maybe a quarter of what it made to make all the rest of the films here, and IMO it is one of the best looking films of recent times. I think I'm just an apolegetic fan of the movie, but I really want it to at least get nominated. Though I would like "Hellboy II" to eventually take the statue if nominated.

By: adu

adu — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:52:52 +0000

The fall surprisingly had little special effects.

I am hoping for a Hellboy victory, though I hope Button and Iron Man get nominated.

By: Peter Cat

Peter Cat — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 01:18:33 +0000

The Fall ….. ????

By: Garrett

Garrett — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:10:38 +0000

Probably The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Iron Man and Hancock.

By: RIPsquishy

RIPsquishy — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:39:01 +0000

who do you suppose will be the 2 most likely candidates for the top spot? i'm predicting iron man & benjamin button.