don't see how it won 8 Oscars

Rating: 6/10 (5 January 2014)

As a family we enjoyed the movie, it was exciting in places. Younger ones especially enjoyed it. I don't see how it won 8 Oscars though, for me the story was too weak, and some pimply teenagers managing to achieve what they did (i can't say much or it would be a spoiler) didn't quite cut the mustard for me. An adult viewer looking for a satisfying movie rather than a few thrills and special effects should look elsewhere.
I am disappointed to find that IMDb won't accept this review without 10 lines. Surely that's a bad constraint for the following reasons. a) Most users Reviewers and readers don't have much time to spare. b) Some of the best reviews get to the point quickly and don't have unnecessary ballast. c) Due to the constraints, many current and future reviewers (including me) are gonna be put off from contributing their time in this way, other than perhaps professionals. extreme movie addicts, and people at home without a job. I ask you, what is wrong with a short review of one or two sentences.. no value?