unremarkable

Rating: 6/10 (28 June 2011)

My hubby and I saw this movie at last year's Cannes Film Festival and didn't really think too much of it at the time. When the Academy screeners came out we watched it again and wondered how it could possibly get an Oscar nod. Such an unremarkable film. Please don't get me wrong, this is a good film, just not remarkable.
I guess this raises the question: if you're a woman director and have a famous ex or dad, will the Academy treat you preferentially? I'm thinking back to Lost in Translation, another not-remarkable movie.
I know that the Academy can be a bit off with certain projects that have large promotional campaigns or have high level connections, but other than the obvious connect to James Cameron, we just can't figure this one out.