Well this year the approach from the Academy was to have two young actors to host. This called upon nominee James Franco and Anne Hathaway to add a different edge to the Oscars ceremony.
The main theme of the evening seemed to be looking back at the past of the Oscars, taking into consideration how times have changed. Including music and some scenery from different Oscar winning films of the past. Obviously all eyes were on Franco and Hathaway, who in my opinion were very disappointing. Hathaway was given the over the top, in your face excited role while Franco just stood looking slightly upwards. Which made the audience feel awkward, he did not look comfortable on the stage at all!
The main part I actually thought was amusing from Hathaway had to be seeing “On My Own” claiming that Hugh Jackman would not do a duet with her this year. (After she done one with him when he was the host). Personally I would have liked to see Jackman host again! Or even Alec Baldwin who I thought was fantastic with Steve Martin last year. Baldwin was involved in the opening segment which poked fun at Inception and going into his dreams to steal hosting tips. This let us see Franco and Hathaway in many of the nominated films.
Yes whilst this opening was was amusing, it seemed to all go very downhill from that point. I didn’t even manage to stay up and watch all of the ceremony. The tiredness and boredness really did take over and I went to bed, didn’t think I would miss very much as no shocks had occurred with the supporting actor/actress awards. Have to mention Kirk Douglas who was rather heartbreaking to watch as he really struggled to get his words out, yet managed to still be so funny and likable.
In my opinion I found the show quite a flop.
What does everyone else think?
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The best part of the whole thing is the beginning and the end, and maybe that auto-tune segment where they made fun of Lautner’s shirtless-ness. That Black Swan spoof was a hoot… OMG, Franco should NEVER be a ballet dancer!! I mean, he looked like he’s ready for a wrestling match!
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Yeah the auto-tune segment was rather amusing, but other than that the whole show was pretty flat. Which was such a shame as they built it up so much.
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I totally agree!
I was expecting so much more, and I found both Anne and James.. how can I say it.. Like they don’t belong there.
The opening was okay.. funny at moments, really really trivial and trying too hard in others (like the dance of the brown duck. Extremely annoying).
The show was quit okay, it’s just the hosting that wasn’t that good.
Hope it’ll be better next time.
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Yeah that is all we can hope, that it will be better next time. Hopefully they have learnt from the mistakes they made this year, and really come back with a good show next year!
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