Best Picture Reviews — 2012 Oscars

The 2nd Annual MOVIE NIGHT OSCAR SPECIAL! CLICK TO SHARE ON TWITTER: clicktotweet.com Full list Of Oscar nominees — bit.ly My reactions / opinions video — bit.ly Rate Next Week’s Films: • This Means War — micropoll.com • Tower Heist — micropoll.com * Tweet a review with the #JPMN hashtag, and have it featured on the show! * Tonight’s Films, the 2011 Best Picture Nominees: • The Artist — Marvelous tribute to silent cinema, 9/10. • The Descendants — Emotional discovery, beautifully shot, acted, 8/10. • Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close — Extremely rewarding and incredibly portrayed, 9/10. • The Help — Affectingly moving, and immensely gratifying, 8/10. • Hugo — Visual marvel, with dreamlike execution, 10/10. • Midnight In Paris — Earnest romance that exploits nostalgia, 7/10. • Moneyball — Remarkable story, confident and engrossing, 7/10. • The Tree Of Life — Dreadfully pompous, if arrestingly photographed, 3/10. • War Horse — Heavy-handed inspiration of wartime, 7/10. • FACTOR FACTS • Enjoyment — How enjoyable is the film? Story ———- Is it interesting, are the characters well-written? Technical —- The editing, directing, and sound. Acting ——– Convincing, or just a script-reader? Visuals ——- Cinematography and special effects. Impact ——– Does it make you laugh/cry/feel? Pacing ——- Tempo appropriate within run-time? Validity ——- Given the environment, is it believable? Mood ——— Music, costumes, art-design. Re-Watch — Good …