The most regrettable cases of Oscar nominations missed out on in 2017.
Actor Tom Hanks and director Martin Scorsese were overlooked, leaving many fans and experts disappointed.
The American Academy announced the nominations for the 89th Academy Awards on the morning of January 24th..Following this, film writers from The Guardian, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, New Yorker, Variety, and The Hollywood Reporter engaged in lively discussions about the list of films and individuals who missed out on nominations. The five names below were unanimously considered the most regrettable "falls from grace" of the recent awards season.
Director Martin Scorsese and the project Silence
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Silence is a film project that Martin Scorsese worked on for 25 years and affirmed in Variety as the culmination of his life's passion. The film is an adaptation of the Japanese novel of the same name by the author.Shūsaku Endō tells the story of the wanderings of two Western missionaries in the 17th century.in JapanThis religious drama was filmed entirely in Taiwan and features a stellar cast.Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver, Liam Neeson, Tadanobu Asano and Ciarán Hinds.
After its premiere in Rome, Italy, at the end of November, the film was unanimously praised by critics in Europe and America. The Guardian declared it a model of cinema, while Variety called it an epic that both painted a picture of ancient Japan and offered a profound religious reflection. The American Film Institute subsequently selected the film as one of the Top 10 best films of the year. However, Silence only received one nomination for cinematography and missed out on all major categories at the Oscars. The film was surpassed in the "Best Picture" category by aThe candidates are considered to be less outstanding thanHell or High Water or Hacksaw Ridge.
Trailer for the movie "Silence"
Meanwhile, Martin Scorsese missed out on a nomination in the "Best Director" category. Mel Gibson, however, received this nomination for his directorial debut, Hacksaw Ridge. Actor Andrew Garfield told The Hollywood Reporter: "Martin knows who he is, and nobody can take anything away from him."
Tom Hanks and his role in Sully
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Since its release, Sully has become a sensational biographical film among fans. Directed by Clint Eastwood, the film tells the story of an American pilot who saves an entire flight crew by making a daring landing on the Hudson River. Tom Hanks' performance was considered worthy of an Oscar nomination, but ultimately, he missed out on the award.
Amy Adams and her role in Arrival
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Arrival is a film adaptation directed by Denis Villeneuve. In the film, Amy Adams plays a linguist who attempts to connect with extraterrestrials and gains extraordinary intelligence. Celebrating the beauty of language, the film was critically acclaimed as a cinematic masterpiece of late 2016.
The character of the linguistics doctor is considered one of the most iconic roles.in careerby Amy Adams. However, the beautyCatch Me If You CanShe missed out on the award for Best Actress. Instead, Meryl Streep was nominated for her comedic role in the film.Florence Foster JenkinsMany critics agree that Amy AdamsHe has a better role than the older star..
Actor Hugh Grant and his role in Florence Foster Jenkins
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Ahead of the Oscars, the veteran British star received nominations at the SAG (Screen Actors Guild), BAFTA (British Academy), and Golden Globe awards for his role as the devoted husband of a diminutive, aspiring singer.Florence Foster Jenkins' performance was even said to overshadow Meryl Streep's lead character. However, the actor was not included in the new list of nominees from the American Academy.
Deadpool is completely ostracized.
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Despite being a widely released 17+ X-Men film, it was highly praised by critics for its creative storytelling, concise structure, and bold visuals. After its release last February, the film boosted Ryan Reynolds's career. It subsequently received numerous nominations in technical categories at the Golden Globes and other pre-Oscar awards. However, the comic book adaptation was completely overlooked by the Oscars.
Your Name and Finding Dory missed out on nominations for Best Animated Film.
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Since its release in Japan in August, Your Name has become an animated phenomenon, grossing $290 million worldwide. To date, it remains the highest-grossing Japanese animated film of all time.Director Makoto Shinkai's work is also considered to demonstrate the potential of the new generation of Japanese directors. They can tell stories that are both aesthetically rich and resonate deeply with the audience.
Similarly, Finding Dory was an American animation phenomenon upon its release in June. The film was warmly praised by critics for its touching story and for demonstrating that a sequel can be just as good as the original.
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However, both of these films are outside the Oscar race for Best Animated Film this year. The nominations include:Kubo and the Two Strings,Moana,My Life As a Zucchini,The Red Turtle andZootopia.
According to VNE
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