was really annoyed by The Dark Knight’s constant state of climax, the million and one twists and turns. Although I loved that sound before each Joker attack, liked the final “choice” with the boats, the constant annoying twists just ruined the film for me in the end. It is just unnatural to have so many climaxes in one film. On the human body, if a man has an erection for more than a certain number of hours, he is supposed to go the emergency room. There is supposed to be an ebb and flow to a story. I don’t mind experimentation, but…ugh. The final boat “choice” between right and wrong, sacrifice for the greater good and personal survival would have hit home harder if the film didn’t have a trillion plot twists before it. After a while i was so desensitized, i honestly didn’t give a crap anymore. I get it, you are a smart action movie.

Liked Iron man, nice ending, love Robert Downey Junior, campy parts, but good.

didn’t like Wall-E as a whole, the first part of the film is very lovable. In fact, I’m convinced that the first part of the movie is why there are so many Oscar advocates for it. But the second part is where it dwindles in unoriginal, “fun-family-film” stuff mediocrity. or Meh’s.

That said, on a practical level, I think Wall-E is the most likely upset-er for the fifth slot. I’m not a huge Wall-E fan, but that seems to be where the critical support lies for a surprise.

I think Iron Man was a great Robert Downey performance wrapped in a so-so summer movie. But then why doesn’t someone start a Downey for Best Actor campaign? It would make much more sense. He made that film. I’d rather see that than some consolation supporting nod for Tropic Thunder.

I want to see those up for Best Picture.