Is The Dark Knight Oscar-worthy? - Blu-ray Forum

Lepidopterous · 12-05-2008, 06:52 PM

Most everyone knows what an outstanding movie it is, but beyond all the enjoyment, is it genius enough to earn academy awards? It seems that for every fan that says it should, there is a critic saying it shouldn't... vote.

Vote unbiased as a critic, not a fan.

fettastic · 12-05-2008, 06:56 PM

TDK will win:

Best Supporting Actor
Best Score
Best Makeup
Best Sound Effects Editing
Best Special Effects
Best Original Screenplay
Best Cinematography
Best Director
Best Picture

The short answer is "Yes, The Dark Knight is Oscar worthy".

Moviefan1203 · 12-05-2008, 06:57 PM

It deserves to be nominated for Best Picture, but not win. Keep in mind even getting nominated is a huge honor. I think Ledger will win Best Supporting Actor though, and most deservedly so

fettastic · 12-05-2008, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

It deserves to be nominated for Best Picture, but not win. Keep in mind even getting nominated is a huge honor. I think Ledger will win Best Supporting Actor though, and most deservedly so

What do you think was a better movie this year?

Moviefan1203 · 12-05-2008, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fettastic

What do you think was a better movie this year?

I'm banking that once December is done, it will be dethroned of best film of 2008. If I were a betting man I would say it will be Frost/Nixon, Milk, or The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

Midnightsailor · 12-05-2008, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

I'm banking that once December is done, it will be dethroned of best film of 2008. If I were a betting man I would say it will be Frost/Nixon, Milk, or The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

WALL·E?

(Not saying it's better than TDK...but it's worthy, IMO.)

Anyway... I honestly do think TDK is Oscar-worthy. It was a great movie.

xander · 12-05-2008, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fettastic

TDK will win:

Best Supporting Actor
Best Score
Best Makeup
Best Sound Effects Editing
Best Special Effects
Best Original Screenplay
Best Cinematography
Best Director
Best Picture

The short answer is "Yes, The Dark Knight is Oscar worthy".

Wow. I really dont think so. A couple of those maybe, but sweeping like that? No way. To be honest, I think a lot of TDK superfans are going to be bummed when the Oscar noms are announced.

Didn't it already get disqualified for Best Score?

fettastic · 12-05-2008, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

I'm banking that once December is done, it will be dethroned of best film of 2008. If I were a betting man I would say it will be Frost/Nixon, Milk, or The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

I haven't been to the theater much this year but I've heard good buzz on all of those.

Blu-Benny · 12-05-2008, 07:06 PM

Oscar Worthy-yes

Best Picture-won't win
Best Supporting Actor for Ledger-deserves to win and should, not b/c he died, b/c of his performance.

BLUE MYSTIC RAIN · 12-05-2008, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fettastic

TDK will win:

Best Supporting Actor
Best Score
Best Makeup
Best Sound Effects Editing
Best Special Effects
Best Original Screenplay
Best Cinematography
Best Director
Best Picture

The short answer is "Yes, The Dark Knight is Oscar worthy".

fan...

Lepidopterous · 12-05-2008, 07:07 PM

Most are saying Benjamin Button and Slumdog Millionaire will be among the movies nominated for best picture. Obviously judging from the first screenings... I don't think Brad Pitt has that kind of influence in a movie though.

fettastic · 12-05-2008, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xander

Wow. I really dont think so. A couple of those maybe, but sweeping like that? No way. To be honest, I think a lot of TDK superfans are going to be bummed when the Oscar noms are announced.

Didn't it already get disqualified for Best Score?

Why would it be disqualified for score?

Nobody thought a Batman movie would be the 2nd highest grossing film of all time. Remember Return of the King swept the Oscars. TDK has a shot of doing very well.

Moviefan1203 · 12-05-2008, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fettastic

I haven't been to the theater much this year but I've heard good buzz on all of those.

Can't count out The Wrestler either.

CheapChildren · 12-05-2008, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fettastic

TDK will win:

Best Supporting Actor
Best Score
Best Makeup
Best Sound Effects Editing
Best Special Effects
Best Original Screenplay
Best Cinematography
Best Director
Best Picture

The short answer is "Yes, The Dark Knight is Oscar worthy".

Hahaha, no. Especially since the score has been disqualified.

fettastic · 12-05-2008, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CheapChildren

Hahaha, no. Especially since the score has been disqualified.

Someone want to explain this score situation?

kpkelley · 12-05-2008, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fettastic

Why would it be disqualified for score?

Too many people were listed as collaborators on the score. I believe there is a limit to two or three people, while the Dark Knight and Batman Begins scores both listed six or more names.

I think that it will have a real shot of winning these:

Best Supporting Actor
Best Cinematography
Best Make-up
Best Special Effects
Best Sound Design
Best Sound Editing
Best Editing

I have a feeling it is going to get a lot of the technical categories, but then get ignored for the big cheese, which would be a shame.

xander · 12-05-2008, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fettastic

Why would it be disqualified for score?

Nobody thought a Batman movie would be the 2nd highest grossing film of all time. Remember Return of the King swept the Oscars. TDK has a shot of doing very well.

Academy said no. https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...ighlight=score

Good point on Return Of The King, though. I can't help but think that was the reward of the total trilogy though in part.

Billy Batson Brigade · 12-05-2008, 07:10 PM

I think it's Oscar worthy, yes. Will it win? Probably not, cause I movies like NEVER seem to win.

Midnightsailor · 12-05-2008, 07:10 PM

It's really a shame that the score was disqualified. I honestly thought that it was one of the better parts of The Dark Knight. I loved the music, a lot. I still don't understand why it was disqualified. If a score's good, then it's good. It doesn't matter if 500 people were credited...

Moviefan1203 · 12-05-2008, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fettastic

Someone want to explain this score situation?

http://themovingpicture.net/dark-kni...st-score-oscar

View Poll Results: Is The Dark Knight Oscar-worthy?
Yes	205	69.49%
No	90	30.51%
Voters: 295. You may not vote on this poll

12-05-2008, 06:52 PM	#1
Lepidopterous Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:DjMethod was here Blu-ray collection:696 Trading Score:2	Is The Dark Knight Oscar-worthy? Most everyone knows what an outstanding movie it is, but beyond all the enjoyment, is it genius enough to earn academy awards? It seems that for every fan that says it should, there is a critic saying it shouldn't... vote. Vote unbiased as a critic, not a fan. Last edited by Lepidopterous; 12-05-2008 at 06:58 PM.

12-05-2008, 06:56 PM	#2
fettastic Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Madison, WI Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:798 Blu-ray reviews: 12	TDK will win: Best Supporting Actor Best Score Best Makeup Best Sound Effects Editing Best Special Effects Best Original Screenplay Best Cinematography Best Director Best Picture The short answer is "Yes, The Dark Knight is Oscar worthy". Last edited by fettastic; 12-05-2008 at 06:59 PM.

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
The Dark Knight #1	Movie Polls	Nerdkiller likes BD	968	02-01-2009 07:13 AM
The Dark Knight and the Oscar Noms	Movie Polls	McCrutchy	11	01-21-2009 03:33 PM
Oscar Screening has Gone Blu for "The Dark Knight"	Movies	J_UNTITLED	1	09-27-2008 08:56 AM

12-05-2008, 06:57 PM	#3
Moviefan1203 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Pennsylvania, USA Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:45	It deserves to be nominated for Best Picture, but not win. Keep in mind even getting nominated is a huge honor. I think Ledger will win Best Supporting Actor though, and most deservedly so

12-05-2008, 07:06 PM	#9
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	Oscar Worthy-yes Best Picture-won't win Best Supporting Actor for Ledger-deserves to win and should, not b/c he died, b/c of his performance.

12-05-2008, 07:07 PM	#11
Lepidopterous Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:DjMethod was here Blu-ray collection:696 Trading Score:2	Most are saying Benjamin Button and Slumdog Millionaire will be among the movies nominated for best picture. Obviously judging from the first screenings... I don't think Brad Pitt has that kind of influence in a movie though.

12-05-2008, 07:10 PM	#18
Billy Batson Brigade Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Rock of Eternity 4K collection:282 Blu-ray collection:1848 DVD collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:1	I think it's Oscar worthy, yes. Will it win? Probably not, cause I movies like NEVER seem to win.

12-05-2008, 07:10 PM	#19
Midnightsailor Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:32 Blu-ray reviews:1	It's really a shame that the score was disqualified. I honestly thought that it was one of the better parts of The Dark Knight. I loved the music, a lot. I still don't understand why it was disqualified. If a score's good, then it's good. It doesn't matter if 500 people were credited...

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals