The Brits recognize ‘Hurt Locker’
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards, commonly known as the BAFTAs, were announced last night. And as has become a habit, “The Hurt Locker” and director Kathryn Bigelow emerged as the big winners.
The Iraq War film, which offers Jeremy Renner as a danger-addicted bomb-disposal expert, won six awards in all, beating out “Avatar,” which took home two (for visual effects and production design).
Acting winners included Colin Firth for “A Single Man” and Carey Mulligan for “An Education,” while supporting actors included Christoph Waltz for “Inglourious Basterds” and Mo’Nique for “Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire.”
Jeff Bridges remains the Oscar favorite, and I have to think that this might be Sandra Bullock’s year (for “The Blind Side”). Waltz and Mo’Nique are such heavy favorites that I’d bet the baby on both.
Below: Colin Firth accepts his 2010 BAFTA award.
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Ronn on February 23 at 2:20 p.m.
just saw 'The Hurt Locker' last night and i loved it. i missed it over the summer when it was in theatres i don't think it was in theatres that long and my summers are usually very busy so i don't get to see everything i want ..anyway i haven't been a big fan of a lot of the recent iraq war films but i liked how this film delved into the psychological aspects of how war can take a toll on these men and the film had quite a bit of intense action so all around it was a great film i think it should win best picture although i still need to see 'A serious man' and 'An Education' but from what i hear i doubt either of those films are quite as good.
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Dan Webster on February 23 at 3:13 p.m.
“An Education” is a self-conscious art study, while “A Serious Man” is a bizarre creation even by Coen brother standards. Both are enjoyable, particularly regarding the overall good acting, but hardly Oscar winners.
That said, not that many years ago such a little film as “The Hurt Locker” would never have gotten a widespread release, much less warrant an Oscar nomination.
Then again, I'm not sure “Avatar” would have been nominated either.
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