2012 Oscars - Best Picture Nominee Ratings & Short Reviews

Hey guys,

I've finally managed to watch all nine of the best picture nominees for this Saturday's Oscars, and I have ranked them all below and written a short review on each. Let me know which ones you liked/didn't like and the reasons why as well.

I have to admit, this year hasn't seen as many "classic" films as we have had in recent years, but there are definitely a few worthy of a watch. They're in order of preference, so 1 is the best and nine is the worst.

1. The Artist
A magical, funny and timeless classic with exceptional performances from Dujardin and Bejo. In a year short on masterpieces, The Artist comes closest with a touching tribute to the old ages of film in a way which Hugo failed; it is full of love and heart. You'll find yourselves smiling throughout, and at times wishing you were alive during the times it so passionately takes you into. If there is any justice, The Artist will be the Best Picture winner. It deserves it. It is that good.

The Help - Movie Review

The Help is an inspirational film. Set in the early 1960s the story follows two African-American maids who raise white children for families as well as tending to every other household chore. These maids are named "The Help" and deal with many issues revolving around the racial lines caused by their skin colour. The Help focuses very much on the female perspective, told from the viewpoints of the white housewives and the maids in an interweaving story set in Jackson, Mississippi.