It is very difficult to predict an Oscar winner for the best film. And we will provide this complex matter of your intuition, and we will talk about the Oscar nominee films in 2020.
The 92nd cinema award ceremony will be held at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood on February 9th.
9. The Irishman
Cinema Search: 7.69 out of 10
IMDB: 8.10 out of 10
Genre: drama, biography, crime
Country: USA
Producer: Martin Scorsese
Music: Robbie Robertson
Duration: 209 minutes
Cinema about the "painter" (killer) of Frank Sheeran, nicknamed the Irishman, is not only the history of gangster America, but also the jewelry work of Industrial Light & Magic.
The specialists of this company, using all the power of visual effects available to them, turned Al Pacino, Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci into the full strength of men. No wonder this film could win an Oscar for the best visuals.
Scorsese called his drama "the labor of love," adding that it "means a lot to all of us."
8. Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood
Cinema Search: 7.6 out of 10
IMDB: 7.8 out of 10
Genre: drama, comedy
Country: USA, UK, China
Producer: Quentin Tarantino
Music: Ennio Morricone
Duration: 161 minutes
The film is about the past of Hollywood, and about the past glory that actor Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his permanent understudy Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) are desperately trying to return. “Once in ... Hollywood” is a project for those who know the era of the 60s (in particular, the tragic story of Sharon Tate), otherwise numerous references and obvious nostalgia for that time will pass by the viewer.
This film is in the top 3 in the number of nominations, including for Best Supporting Actress (Margot Robbie), Best Supporting Actor (Pitt) and Best Actor (DiCaprio).
DiCaprio, meanwhile, said he was incredibly lucky (with "Once ... in Hollywood"), where he "collaborated with brilliant colleagues."
7. Parasites
Cinema Search: 8.07 out of 10
IMDB: 8.60 out of 10
Genre: drama, comedy, thriller
Country: South Korea
Producer: Pong joon-ho
Music: Jung-il
Duration: 131 minutes
The only South Korean film among films applying for an Oscar in 2020 tells the story of the fate of members of the poor South Korean Kim family who are hired by the wealthy Pak family. And what begins as a grotesque comedy gradually turns into a tough drama.
Each in this film is a parasite in its own way, which is emphasized not only by plot twists, but also by an excellent acting. At the same time, the creators of Parasites do not sympathize with any side in their history, focusing only on the sign of wealth / poverty.
The parasite screening at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival ended with a 15-minute ovation. And now he claims not only the title of best film, but also the nomination “Best Male Director” and “Best Original Screenplay”.
6. Ford vs Ferrari
Cinema Search: 8.17 out of 10
IMDB: 8.30 out of 10
Genre: drama, sports, biography
Country: USA, France
Producer: James mangold
Music: Marco Beltrami, Buck Sanders
Duration: 152 minutes
Among the films applying for the Oscars of 2020, there was also a picture directed by James Mangold. This film, which starred Matt Damon, Christian Bale and Katrina Balf, talks about the confrontation between two famous car manufacturers - Henry Ford and Enzo Ferrari.
And the Damon-Bale duo embodied the images of the designer and race driver Carroll Shelby and the legendary racer and engineer Ken Miles.
5. 1917
Cinema Search: 7.42 out of 10
IMDB: 8.70 out of 10
Genre: military, history, drama
Country: UK, USA
Producer: Sam Mendes
Music: Thomas Newman
Duration: 119 minutes
This film, like "The Irish" and "Once Upon a Time ... Hollywood", claims to be immediately at 10 Oscars in various categories.
"1917" is a military drama about two British soldiers against whom the most dangerous opponent, time, is opposed. They must deliver an important message to the front line in an impossible, short time, otherwise the whole battalion will be ambushed.
The picture was shot a la “in one continuous shot”, and so that it did not look like a cheap trick, Roger Dickins was called up for the role of operator, on the account of which the shooting of “The Mysterious Forest”, “The Marines”, “007: Coordinates“ Skyfall ”and“ Escape From Shawshank. "
And the plot of “1917” Sam Mendes borrowed from the story of his grandfather, Alfred, a participant in the First World War. During one of the battles, Alfred, under machine-gun fire by the Germans, was looking for British soldiers who could not communicate their positions.
4. Little women
Cinema Search: 7.28 out of 10
IMDB: 8.30 out of 10
Genre: drama, melodrama
Country: USA
Producer: Greta Herwig
Music: Alexander Despla
Duration: 135 minutes
Beautiful costumes and beautiful actresses who wear them are the main, but not the only merit of this film. He will tell the audience about the four sisters, whose maturing occurred during the Civil War in the United States.
“Little Women” is nominated not only for the best film, but also for the best adapted script.
We mentioned the costumes not by accident, because the costumers of the film were inspired by paintings by famous artists (the Impressionist Manet, the founder of the Pre-Raphaelite fraternity Dante Gabriel Rossetti, etc.).
3. Marriage history
Cinema Search: 7.83 out of 10
IMDB: 8.10 out of 10
Genre: drama, romance, comedy
Country: UK, USA
Producer: Noah Baumbuck
Music: Randy Newman
Duration: 137 minutes
The heartbreaking film about the gradual discord in the family and, as a result, the divorce of theater director Charlie and actress Nicole, is nominated in six categories. The main actors - Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson - claim the title of best actor and front actress, while director and screenwriter Baumbak may receive an award not only for the best film, but also for the best script.
Like "The Irishman, the film" Marriage Story "was released on the Netflix platform.
2. Jojo's Rabbit
Cinema Search: 7.94 out of 10
IMDB: 8 out of 10
Genre: drama, comedy, military
Country: Czech Republic, New Zealand, USA
Producer: Taika Waititi
Music: Michael Giaccino
Duration: 108 minutes
The young German from the Hitler Youth comes up with an imaginary friend. And he becomes Adolf Hitler, completely unlike the terrible figure that we know from world history. Meanwhile, the boy’s mother secretly works for the Resistance and hides a little Jewish girl in the house.
In addition to the Oscar for the best film, Taika Waititi claims to be awarded for the best adapted script.
1. The Joker
Cinema Search: 8.07 out of 10
IMDB: 8.60 out of 10
Genre: drama, thriller, crime
Country: USA, Canada
Producer: Todd Phillips
Music: Hildur Goodnadouttir
Duration: 122 minutes
“Smile, it annoys everyone” - this is the short life story of comedian Arthur Fleck. He suffered from a mental disorder and was always surrounded by indifference and injustice.
And on one terrible day for Gotham, the humiliated and sad clown finally breaks down into the abyss of madness and decides to make bloody revenge on his offenders.
Joaquin Phoenix, one of the most popular actors in the world, who played the main role in this film, said that he felt “flattered and humiliated” in connection with his nomination for an Oscar, and congratulated his co-nominees for their “inspiring performances that enriched our art".
The director of the picture, Todd Phillips, in turn, stated that he was "deeply moved by the overwhelming recognition" of the "Joker" and paid tribute to the "genius of Joaquin Phoenix."
In preparation for the role, the actor himself was close to insanity, as he sat on a rigid diet of apples, salads and asparagus. On it, he lost 24 kilograms, but at the same time acquired a miserable and frightening appearance.
