Even though I've been thoroughly disappointed with many of the award winners in the Academy in past years, I still enjoy watching them because there's always upsets. I did a list several months back stating the movies that should have won best picture that never did. All those movies were nominated however, and this list right here is dedicated to the ones that weren't.
Its a fact that there are a lot of memorable comicbook movies hangin' around. But some desersved to be in the best picture race. So here's the list.
4. The Dark Knight.
Bet most of you are surprised this is at the bottom of my list, right? Idk, while I'd list this atop my most favorite CBM to date, I just felt it wasn't as Oscar worthy as the others on this list. What I am very surprised about is that Nolan hasn't been nominated for any of his films. I mean, i can understand his batman films not getting nominated, but what about Memento? Or Insomnia? Or how about The Prestige?? I don't get it. The Dark Knight wouldn't have won anyway, but it deserved to be at least nominated. The Dark Knight Didn't lack all the elements oscars look for, it just wasn't their cup of tea. *rolls eyes*
3. Superman (The Movie)
Arguably the most iconic Superhero movie of all time. This is what started the generation of Superhero movies. It brought the world's favorite superhero to the big screen, and placed Christopher Reeves into Hollywood's Hall of Fame forever. It featured some excellent performances, and it received dozens upon dozens of excellent reviews from respectable critics the world over. Even the Superman theme is the most recognizeable theme out of any Superhero out there. It was so iconic and it touched critics and audiences everywhere at the time, but it just wasn't enough to get close to that trophy of the golden man.
2. V for Vendetta.
Violence, tyranny and revolution? V for Vendetta has that. In this well executed, brilliantly timed political-action-thriller, the movie gives a damn good look at what our future could look like. Hugo Weaving is flawless as the role in V, and his actions are made without really getting into a lot of action. This movie isn't really an action movie. Its a political thriller. Its about a man who is a victim of his government's dark secrets and decides to rise up against a corrupt society while shaping the people within the country to see his way. It was an action movie without a lot of action; it made us care for the characters without getting drowned in mind numbing explosions. I think it was left out of the oscar hunt because it was released too early in the year. But nevertheless, V for Vendetta should have been nominated. Would it have won? Nah, not a chance. But still.
and the number 1 CBM that should have been nominated is.....
1. Road to Perdition.
Many forget this movie is adapted off of a graphic novel. Sam Mendes gives the movie a clear, visual feel of a gangster thriller along with an indepth chemistry between Tom Hanks and his son. This had all the elements that Oscars are looking for! Crisp acting, fine direction and a artistic feel! The only problem is that its a summer movie. Just goes to show you how biast they are. Yeah, all those listed above really deserved to be nominated, but this deserved best picture 2002. Undobutably one of the greatest CBM's ever made, and one of the biggest snubs of all time.