footballhenry Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 With Slumdog Millionaire winning Best Picture last night I've been reflecting on past winners of the industry's most prestigious award. I've posted a poll with all the winners of this decade, so it's quite simple: What do you think is the Best Picture of the Best Pictures of this decade? For me personally I've got to go with: 1. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 2. The Departed 3. Gladiator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Out of those I've seen (about half I think), A Beautiful Mind was the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 The Departed must win. I love LOTR and all but there is no comparison between that and The Departed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsBry Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I say it's between The Departed and Lord of the Rings: ROTK. Gladiator was awesome too. My vote is going to The Departed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toe Jam Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Do I need to even answer this? You guys already know how biased I am about it...lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballhenry Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 Ya know...looking at these winners, I think you can really only say that there are 3 'epic' films; those being LOTR and Gladiator of course, but I would count the Departed as an 'epic' crime saga film. In terms of 'true' epic we haven't had one since '04; hopefully well get one in the next couple years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 from that list i'd go with The Departed although personally i feel City of God is best picture of the decade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 from that list i'd go with The Departedalthough personally i feel City of God is best picture of the decade A-freakin-MEN!! :applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooked Crack Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 The best picture can't be a remake of a movie. I liked the Departed but it doesn't really stray that far from the original. I'm going to go with Gladiator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulane Skins Fan Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 My favorite from that list is Crash. Although, I really liked more than a few. LOTR not in my top 5 from that list... nerds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dictator Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Crash was so overrated it's ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulane Skins Fan Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Crash was so overrated it's ridiculous. Nah, the ending to LOTR was overrated. Actually, to me, Crash was a lot better than second time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I chose the Departed, but what about Kill Bill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins PR Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 If the academy was deciding the winner, it would be Chicago. I voted for A Beautiful Mind though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibbsFactor Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 For me it's Lord of the Rings. I mean, if you're gonna make a movie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Damn Gladiator is winning this? I actually didn't really think that movie was all that great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dictator Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Nah, the ending to LOTR was overrated.Actually, to me, Crash was a lot better than second time. the ending of Return of the king was far too long. IMO, that was the worst of the three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibbsFactor Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Damn Gladiator is winning this? I actually didn't really think that movie was all that great. For the love of God I have no idea why that movie is so hyped. It was okay, but... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 For the love of God I have no idea why that movie is so hyped.It was okay, but... Glad someone else thinks so. Based on these votes I was worried maybe I watched a different version of Gladiator lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chachie Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I voted for Crash but the Departed was a razor-close 2nd for me. When I review the list I don't see a truly great decade though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUforREDSKINS Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 voted for crash but LOTR is up there with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissU28 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I didn't like Crash. LOVE LOTR. The Departed was very good... but Gladiator trumps all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drums and skins Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I voted based on artistic direction and storytelling. Million Dollar Baby. Based on which was the most entertaining and fun, probably The Departed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballhenry Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 the ending of Return of the king was far too long. IMO, that was the worst of the three. Haha, I love the diverging opinions in this thread. I hear many people express this sentiment that that the ROTK ending is one of the worst, yet I think it was one of the best ever. My reasoning is precisely because it is NOT rushed, as so many wanted it to be. Look, I understand that in this day and age we want things fast and easy but to me I found it refreshing that Peter Jackson took his time to make sure the movie closed in a flowed, even fashion (hence the 3-4 closings for each part of the cast). Also it ends exactly as the book does which is another aspect I respect greatly. I really do think it pays homage to the older films...and hell, with such an epic movie trilogy why rush the ending when you know there wont ever be another one made as brilliantly as these.:2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NattyLight Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 For me personally I've got to go with:1. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 2. The Departed 3. Gladiator These are such different movies that I'd take all of them for the win. Each of these movies are epic in their own right and cannot justly be compared. Easily the best of the bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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