Only Decent Oscar Nominee

Rating: 8/10 (11 May 2008)

This film is a remake and it is based upon a depressing story. The thing is, compared to the other best picture nominees I have seen so far, this one is the best. It has a story that makes sense. Michael Clayton & No Country For Old Men fall short on this.
It has some great camera work and outstanding British location shots. The acting in the film is superior to the other nominees I have seen and it is based upon a better story than the others. Sadly, the Academy did a poor job in 2007 nominating films for best picture. This is the only one so far that deserved the nomination.
This picture did win the Golden Globe for Best Picture. It is a solid film. Overall I'd rate it as a fine adaptation of the novel. Finally, it is much better than No Country For Old Men (aka. Friday the 13th Jason Strikes Again) which should not have even been nominated.
Of course, maybe the Academy just wanted to play a joke on everyone by awarding a slasher film best picture. The real joke is that intellectuals & snobs think it was the best one. Guess these viewers are both pretty dumbed down now.