25 movies to see before Oscar night -- which ones have you seen?

[elgerber]

17. Star Trek -- Best film of the year (maybe number two behind Iron Man)

Iron Man was 2008, so I guess that makes Star Trek #1, which I completely agree with (although I still think District 9 is a very very close 2nd).

 

[Jennasis]

Iron Man was 2008, so I guess that makes Star Trek #1, which I completely agree with (although I still think District 9 is a very very close 2nd).

By jove, it was, wasn't it? Well that puts Star Trek (and a dreamy Zachary Quinto) up to numero uno!

 

[ladycollector]

I've seen 1-5, 8, 14, 17-18, 20-21, 25

So 12 total

 

[LuvCuteBoys]

An Education- massive crush on the female lead, was good.

So you've not only seen it, but you liked it? I was so creeped out by it that I couldn't even watch the whole thing.


Since posting the list, I've seen District 9 and The Blind Side. I had a very difficult time following D9, but overall I liked it. Really enjoyed TBS and thought Sandra Bullock was incredible.

 

[Blue.Fairy2]

From Entertainment Weekly:

1. Up in the Air -- I'll probably see this sometime soon
2. Avatar -- saw it and really liked it; visually it was incredible although the story was a little weak
3. The Hurt Locker -- releases on DVD on Jan 12th and will rent it then
4. Precious -- waiting for the DVD
5. Inglourious Basterds -- will not see; can't stand Brad Pitt
6. Invictus -- saw it and loved it
7. An Education -- saw the first half and walked out of the theater; don't understand the hype
8. Up -- saw it and loved it
9. A Serious Man
10. The Messenger
11. Julie & Julia -- saw it and loved it
12. A Single Man
13. Crazy Heart
14. The Blind Side
15. The Last Station
16. Nine -- no desire to see this; not much of a musical person
17. Star Trek -- loved it
18. District 9 -- might rent tonight
19. Fantastic Mr Fox
20. The Lovely Bones
21. (500) Days of Summer -- really liked this one
22. It's Complicated
23. The Young Victoria
24. Bright Star
25. The Informant! -- saw it and thought Matt Damon was excellent but didn't really enjoy the movie

District 9 is utter crap! If you rent it do not pay more than a buck at redbox! better yet google a free code and don't pay anything to rent it.

 

[ksjayhawks]

Up in the Air
Avatar
The Hurt Locker
Precious
Inglourious Basterds
Invictus
An Education
Up -- saw it
A Serious Man
The Messenger
Julie & Julia--plan to rent
A Single Man
Crazy Heart
The Blind Side --plan to see
The Last Station
Nine
Star Trek
District 9
Fantastic Mr Fox
The Lovely Bones -- no plans to see, book really bothered me
(500) Days of Summer
It's Complicated --plan to see
The Young Victoria
Bright Star
The Informant!

Marked the one I have seen, the one I don't want to see, and the ones I plan to see. The others are "up in the air" about whether or not I will go, can't say as I have a burning desire to see them.

 

[disneyworldluvr349]

The Hurt Locker
Inglourious Basterds
An Education
Up
Star Trek



I've seen only these from the list, and my favorite was Star Trek.

I am eager to see Avatar, I hear it's visually amazing.

 

[happygirl]

I think Brothers was nominated for something as well.

 

[LuvCuteBoys]

^^ The Oscar noms aren't out yet... they're being announced on Feb 2 This is just EW's list of things that they think have Oscar potential.

Marked the one I have seen, the one I don't want to see, and the ones I plan to see. The others are "up in the air" about whether or not I will go, can't say as I have a burning desire to see them.

So... you're "up in the air" about Up In the Air?

The Hurt Locker
Inglourious Basterds
An Education
Up
Star Trek



I've seen only these from the list, and my favorite was Star Trek.

I am eager to see Avatar, I hear it's visually amazing.

How did you feel about An Education?

 

[chisnpeke]

The Hurt Locker
Inglourious Basterds
An Education
Up
Star Trek



I've seen only these from the list, and my favorite was Star Trek.

I am eager to see Avatar, I hear it's visually amazing.

Visually amazing maybe, but the story was lackluster. I wouldn't see it again.

 

[N.Bailey]

Star Trek - Loved it (own it)
District 9 - I actually enjoyed this

Julie and Julia - Have had it going on 2 weeks from Netflix and haven't watched it yet.

 

[50sjayne]

Went to see the Fantastic Mr. Fox after reading this thread and loved it! It was so--'frigging funny....The Lovely Bones comes out today here and I'm gonna go see it today-- don't care what the critics say, I loved the book and it couldn't all be bad with Peter Jackson directing, Susan Sarandon, Rachel Weis sp? Just wanted to say thaks again for nudging me to see Mr. Fox--it was a gem. Also 2012 is at the cheap theater here now so will see that this weekend too--think only a big screen would do it justice.

 

[Jenvenza]

I have seen Up, Avatar and The Lovely Bones. All great movies.

Someone else mentioned The Road. This movie is great. My husband cried in it and I have never seen him cry in a movie before.

 

[wvjules]

Up in the Air -- I'll probably see this sometime soon
Avatar -- Loved it!
The Hurt Locker -- Awful!
Precious -- waiting for the DVD
Inglourious Basterds -- It was mediocore
Invictus -- saw it and loved it
An Education -- saw the first half and walked out of the theater; don't understand the hype
Up -- saw it and loved it
A Serious Man
The Messenger
Julie & Julia -- saw it and loved it
A Single Man
Crazy Heart
The Blind Side
The Last Station
Nine -- no desire to see this; not much of a musical person
Star Trek -- loved it
District 9 -- Strange!
Fantastic Mr Fox
The Lovely Bones
(500) Days of Summer -- really liked this one
It's Complicated
The Young Victoria
Bright Star
The Informant! -- saw it and thought Matt Damon was excellent but didn't really enjoy the movie

 

[pigletgirl]

Up in the Air
Avatar - Loved it!
The Hurt Locker
Precious
Inglourious Basterds - Eh, it was just ok.
Invictus
An Education
Up - Great storyline
A Serious Man
The Messenger
Julie & Julia - Cute, but predictable movie. Not sure if its oscar worthy....
A Single Man
Crazy Heart
The Blind Side - Pretty good
The Last Station
Nine
Star Trek - LOVE IT!!
District 9
Fantastic Mr Fox - Loved this one too
The Lovely Bones - Hoping to see tonight.
(500) Days of Summer - Great movie!
It's Complicated - Planning to see
The Young Victoria
Bright Star
The Informant!

 

[50sjayne]

We went to see Avatar, really we all kind of hated it. I hope it doesn't win best picture this year although I don't know what should...It was ok looking--but honestly I thought Pans Labyrinth was much better visually or even Lord of the Rings....It was sort of Barbie land pretty or something. What everyone says about the plot...doesn the plot just mean nothing these days? I was expecting bad---but not that predictable and simplistic. (and stupid)
On the brighter side went to see The Men Who Stare at Goats at the cheap theater and loved it! Jeff Bridges was great..I'm sure everyone else was good too but I'm sort of fixated on him right now.

 

[Piecey]

From Entertainment Weekly:

1. Up in the Air
2. Avatar
3. The Hurt Locker
4. Precious
5. Inglourious Basterds
6. Invictus
7. An Education
8. Up
9. A Serious Man
10. The Messenger
11. Julie & Julia
12. A Single Man
13. Crazy Heart
14. The Blind Side
15. The Last Station
16. Nine
17. Star Trek
18. District 9
19. Fantastic Mr Fox
20. The Lovely Bones
21. (500) Days of Summer
22. It's Complicated
23. The Young Victoria
24. Bright Star
25. The Informant!


I can't believe I've only seen 4!
The Lovely Bones is not on my radar, the previews freaked me out. I couldn't imagine going through that and don't need a movie to put any crazy, horrible situations in my mind.

I wanted to Up In the Air but we never made it. DH chose to watch Sherlock Holmes the only time we had a chance.

I'm waiting on a LOT of these to go to our local Redbox. I can't wait to see (500) Days of Summer

 

[BriarfoxinWA]

1. Up in the Air
2. Avatar -- loved it mainly due to the visual - plot has been done many times before
3. The Hurt Locker
4. Precious
5. Inglourious Basterds -- don't care to see it after hearing how bad it was from many others.
6. Invictus --
7. An Education --
8. Up -- loved it
9. A Serious Man
10. The Messenger
11. Julie & Julia --
12. A Single Man
13. Crazy Heart
14. The Blind Side
15. The Last Station
16. Nine --
17. Star Trek -- really loved it
18. District 9 -- watched it on DVD and thought it was pretty stupid
19. Fantastic Mr Fox
20. The Lovely Bones - - really want to see this one.
21. (500) Days of Summer
22. It's Complicated
23. The Young Victoria
24. Bright Star
25. The Informant!

 

[SamRoc]

From Entertainment Weekly:

1. Up in the Air -- I'll probably see this sometime soon
2. Avatar -- saw it and really liked it; visually it was incredible although the story was a little weak
3. The Hurt Locker -- releases on DVD on Jan 12th and will rent it then
4. Precious -- waiting for the DVD
5. Inglourious Basterds -- will not see; can't stand Brad Pitt
6. Invictus -- saw it and loved it
7. An Education -- saw the first half and walked out of the theater; don't understand the hype
8. Up -- saw it and loved it
9. A Serious Man
10. The Messenger
11. Julie & Julia -- saw it and loved it
12. A Single Man
13. Crazy Heart
14. The Blind Side
15. The Last Station
16. Nine -- no desire to see this; not much of a musical person
17. Star Trek -- loved it
18. District 9 -- might rent tonight
19. Fantastic Mr Fox
20. The Lovely Bones
21. (500) Days of Summer -- really liked this one
22. It's Complicated
23. The Young Victoria
24. Bright Star
25. The Informant! -- saw it and thought Matt Damon was excellent but didn't really enjoy the movie

My dd is an actress and got alot of the films this year on DVD so she could vote on the SAG awards. Didnt like up in the air, Precious and inglorius *******s. So glad we didnt pay money to see them!

 

[50sjayne]

OK,ok. Went to see Avatar in 3-d and will admit-- an entirely different animal. It should not be allowed in theaters otherwise however. Also saw It's complicated and loved it! With Alec and Martin hosting the awards this year decided it was a must see. Will probably rent the Hurt Locker. Crazy Heart is actually going to show at our local art theater! It was listed in the coming soon column I saw today,and it's finally in Portland so that's a good sign. I'm so glad to be able to see it on the big screen. :::fans self::::