It is very difficult to predict the winner of the Best Picture Oscar. And we will leave this difficult matter to your intuition, while we ourselves will tell you about the Oscar-nominated films in 2020.
The 92nd Film Achievement Awards will be held at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood on February 9th.
9. Irishman
KinoSearch: 7.69 out of 10
IMDB: 8.10 out of 10
Genre: drama, biography, crime
Country: USA
Producer: Martin Scorsese
Music: Robbie Robertson
Duration: 209 minutes
The movie about the "painter" (killer) Frank Sheeran, nicknamed the Irishman, is not only the history of gangster America, but also the jewelery work of the Industrial Light & Magic studio.
The specialists of this company, using all the power of visual effects available to them, turned the already elderly Al Pacino, Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci into full of strength men. Unsurprisingly, this film could win an Oscar for Best Visual Effects.
Scorsese called his drama "a labor of love", adding that it "means a lot to all of us."
8. Once upon a time in ... Hollywood
KinoSearch: 7.6 out of 10
IMDB: 7.8 out of 10
Genre: drama, comedy
Country: USA, UK, China
Producer: Quentin Tarantino
Music: Ennio Morricone
Duration: 161 minutes
The film is about the past of Hollywood, and about the past glory, which actor Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his permanent stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) are desperately trying to return. Once Upon a Time in ... Hollywood is a project for those who know the 60s era (in particular, the tragic story of Sharon Tate), otherwise numerous references and obvious nostalgia for that time will pass by the viewer.
This film is in the top 3 for the number of nominations, including Best Supporting Actress (Margot Robbie), Best Supporting Actor (Pitt) and Best Actor (DiCaprio).
DiCaprio, meanwhile, said he was incredibly lucky (with "Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood") where he "collaborated with brilliant colleagues."
7. Parasites
KinoSearch: 8.07 out of 10
IMDB: 8.60 out of 10
Genre: drama, comedy, thriller
Country: South Korea
Producer: Bong Joon-ho
Music: Jung Jae-il
Duration: 131 minutes
The only South Korean film among the films nominated for an Oscar in 2020, tells the story of the fate of members of the poor South Korean family Kim, who are hired to work in the wealthy Pak family. And what begins as a grotesque comedy gradually turns into a tough drama.
Each in this film is a parasite in its own way, which is emphasized not only by the plot twists, but also by the excellent acting. At the same time, the creators of "Parasites" do not sympathize with any side in their history, focusing only on the attribute of wealth / poverty.
The screening of "Parasite" at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival ended with a 15-minute standing ovation. And now he claims not only the title of the best film, but also for the nomination "Best Male Director" and "Best Original Screenplay."
6.Ford vs. Ferrari
KinoSearch: 8.17 out of 10
IMDB: 8.30 out of 10
Genre: drama, sports, biography
Country: USA, France
Producer: James Mangold
Music: Marco Beltrami, Buck Sanders
Duration: 152 minutes
Among the films nominated for the Oscar in 2020, there was also a picture directed by James Mangold.Starring Matt Damon, Christian Bale and Katrina Balfe, this film is about the confrontation between two famous car manufacturers - Henry Ford and Enzo Ferrari.
And the Damon-Bale duo embodied the images of the designer and race car driver Carroll Shelby and the legendary racer and engineer Ken Miles.
5. 1917
KinoSearch: 7.42 out of 10
IMDB: 8.70 out of 10
Genre: military, history, drama
Country: UK, USA
Producer: Sam Mendes
Music: Thomas Newman
Duration: 119 minutes
This film, like "The Irishman" and "Once Upon a Time in ... Hollywood" is nominated for 10 Oscars at once in different nominations.
"1917" is a war drama about two British soldiers who are opposed by the most dangerous enemy, time. They must deliver an important message to the front line in an impossibly short time, otherwise the whole battalion will be ambushed.
The picture was filmed a la "one continuous shot", and so that it did not look like a cheap gimmick, Roger Deakins was called in for the role of the cameraman, on whose account the shooting of "The Mysterious Forest", "The Marines", "007: Coordinates of Skyfall" and "Escape from Shawshank ".
And the plot of "1917" Sam Mendes borrowed from the story of his grandfather, Alfred, a participant in the First World War. During one of the battles, Alfred, under machine-gun fire from the Germans, was looking for the British military, who could not communicate their positions.
4. Little women
KinoSearch: 7.28 out of 10
IMDB: 8.30 out of 10
Genre: drama, melodrama
Country: USA
Producer: Greta Gerwig
Music: Alexander Desplat
Duration: 135 minutes
Beautiful costumes and beautiful actresses who wear them are the main, but not the only advantage of this film. He will tell the audience about four sisters who grew up during the American Civil War.
"Little Women" is nominated not only for Best Film, but also for Best Adapted Screenplay.
We mentioned the costumes for a reason, because the costume designers of the film were inspired by paintings by famous artists (impressionist Manet, founder of the Pre-Raphaelite brotherhood Dante Gabriel Rossetti, etc.).
3. Marriage history
KinoSearch: 7.83 out of 10
IMDB: 8.10 out of 10
Genre: drama, romance, comedy
Country: UK, USA
Producer: Noah Baumback
Music: Randy Newman
Duration: 137 minutes
The heartbreaking film about the gradual divorce in the family and, as a result, the divorce of theater director Charlie and actress Nicole, is nominated in six categories. The main actors, Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson, are vying for Best Actor and Leading Actress, while director and screenwriter Baumbak may receive an award not only for Best Picture, but also Best Screenplay.
Like The Irishman, The Marriage Story was released on Netflix.
2. Rabbit Jojo
KinoSearch: 7.94 out of 10
IMDB: 8 out of 10
Genre: drama, comedy, military
Country: Czech Republic, New Zealand, USA
Producer: Taika Waititi
Music: Michael Giacchino
Duration: 108 minutes
The young German from the Hitler Youth invents an imaginary friend for himself. And it becomes Adolf Hitler, completely unlike that terrible figure that we know from world history. Meanwhile, the boy's mother secretly works for the Resistance and hides a little Jewish girl in the house.
In addition to the Oscar for Best Picture, Taika Waititi is nominated for the Best Adapted Screenplay award.
1. Joker
KinoSearch: 8.07 out of 10
IMDB: 8.60 out of 10
Genre: drama, thriller, crime
Country: USA, Canada
Producer: Todd Phillips
Music: Hildur Gudnadouttir
Duration: 122 minutes
"Smile, it annoys everyone" - this is a short life story of comedian Arthur Fleck. He suffered from mental illness and was always surrounded by indifference and injustice.
And one terrible day for Gotham, the humiliated and sad clown finally breaks down into the abyss of madness and decides to take bloody revenge on his offenders.
Joaquin Phoenix is one of the most popular actors in the world, who starred in the film said he felt "flattered and humiliated" for the Oscar nomination and congratulated his fellow nominees for their "inspiring performances that have enriched our art."
The film's director Todd Phillips, in turn, said that he was "deeply moved by the overwhelming recognition" of "The Joker" and paid tribute to "the genius of Joaquin Phoenix."
In preparation for the role, the actor himself was close to insanity, as he went on a strict diet of apples, salads and asparagus. On it, he lost 24 kilograms, but at the same time acquired a pathetic and frightening look.