If it wasn't shy of Sean Penn's win for Best Actor, the entire show would have been all too predictable. Most nominees who were favorited out for the entire journey of award shows leading up to the Oscars itself took home the most distinguished prize of the glamorous night. The movie that was set in a country far away from the award show that night swept most of the prizes except for acting. Other than that, Hugh Jackman's hosting duties were quite brilliant. Better than the conventional stand- up routines of the former hosts and also incorporating the show's nominees and movies into a few dance numbers.
What Were The Highlights Of The Night?
By golly, Jackman was a great combination for the perfect host; a great but sensitive (I was half of the time expecting him to pull a fast one on Angelina, Brad and Jen Aniston) sense of humor, a reasonably entertaining voice and not to forget his Aussie charm.
The amazingly stunning stage production from the 2000 intricate pieces of Swarovski crystals cascading down onto the sprawling stage and the moving projectors that for the more prestigious awards rose upwards to unveil past winners from different decades like a Barbie Doll presentation.
The post- humous win of Heath Ledger was another set of tears that haven't yet dried up following his previous wins since his passing. And not to mention, the deep speech that his family gave to honor their late son and brother. It really showed the side of the actors whom would rather give a prize to someone who deserved it most but was no longer alive than themselves whom were all present and well.
Ben Stiller's stark protrayal of another lost member of the industry- Joaquin Phoenix. Probably alive and well somewhere...chewing gum. I was really hoping Joaquin would pop out onto the stage and tell everyone that his antics so far were merely a major highlight to his spiralling career but we got...Ben Stiller with a bomber beard.
The gracious winners themselves should really be highly applauded. Meryl Streep could have sulked up a storm following another lost after (they must insist to repeat) 15 dear nominations but she happily relented the award to Kate Winslet.
Kate Winslet's father made his daughter's post- win speech a little more interesting.
Danny Boyle's expression throughout the entire show. The guy just can't keep still , can he? It's no wonder Slumdog was a brilliant hit. Oh, and that dedication to his children was very classic. Any other person would have made me believed they were doing some kind of weird happy dance.
The respective shows and actors rewarded was somewhat very assuring that the Academy and its members have not yet lost our faith of recognizing movies that were well done.
The night that also recognized the LGBT community. Milk's double win from the screenwriter to the actor himself saw those public figures addressing and reminding people about equality and rights.
Marion Cottilard actually sounded like she brushed up on her English and accent. Shame on you Penelope. And Marion did look a tad bit like the Caucasian version of Ziyi Zhang, didn't she?
The array of winners from past decades and present joined together in personally honoring the night's nominees.
And The Low Points of The Show?
A little bit impatient myself, the show was very intermittent. Cutting short every 5 minutes to reel out another compensated time for commercials. Highly irksome.
The 'surprise' performance didn't really lift my eyebrows or my spirits after knowing for some time that Zac, Vanessa, Beyonce, Amanda and Dominic would be doing a so- called mini musical for the night. I think they were all better off in their respective movies.
Will Smith wanting to hog the attention most of the time while giving out the award and whilst presenting. Yes, yes, we know you're the richest movie star in the world.
Having some presenters present for more than one award. Were they short of actors because I was sure there were tons of them tonight judging by the attendance.
Robert Pattison channeling his brooding good looks via vampy stares (or was it demonic?)
Plus A Bag of Tricks From The Surprise Department...
Anne Hathaway could sing and Queen Latifah wasn't too bad herself.
Whoopi Goldberg is still Whoopi Goldberg.
President Obama still gets mentioned everywhere.
What Were The Highlights Of The Night?
By golly, Jackman was a great combination for the perfect host; a great but sensitive (I was half of the time expecting him to pull a fast one on Angelina, Brad and Jen Aniston) sense of humor, a reasonably entertaining voice and not to forget his Aussie charm.
The amazingly stunning stage production from the 2000 intricate pieces of Swarovski crystals cascading down onto the sprawling stage and the moving projectors that for the more prestigious awards rose upwards to unveil past winners from different decades like a Barbie Doll presentation.
The post- humous win of Heath Ledger was another set of tears that haven't yet dried up following his previous wins since his passing. And not to mention, the deep speech that his family gave to honor their late son and brother. It really showed the side of the actors whom would rather give a prize to someone who deserved it most but was no longer alive than themselves whom were all present and well.
Ben Stiller's stark protrayal of another lost member of the industry- Joaquin Phoenix. Probably alive and well somewhere...chewing gum. I was really hoping Joaquin would pop out onto the stage and tell everyone that his antics so far were merely a major highlight to his spiralling career but we got...Ben Stiller with a bomber beard.
The gracious winners themselves should really be highly applauded. Meryl Streep could have sulked up a storm following another lost after (they must insist to repeat) 15 dear nominations but she happily relented the award to Kate Winslet.
Kate Winslet's father made his daughter's post- win speech a little more interesting.
Danny Boyle's expression throughout the entire show. The guy just can't keep still , can he? It's no wonder Slumdog was a brilliant hit. Oh, and that dedication to his children was very classic. Any other person would have made me believed they were doing some kind of weird happy dance.
The respective shows and actors rewarded was somewhat very assuring that the Academy and its members have not yet lost our faith of recognizing movies that were well done.
James Franco and Seth Rogen's short clip of irony. The segment where Franco was watching a clip of himself in Milk kissing Sean Penn, I was sure he winked at Sean.
The night that also recognized the LGBT community. Milk's double win from the screenwriter to the actor himself saw those public figures addressing and reminding people about equality and rights.
Marion Cottilard actually sounded like she brushed up on her English and accent. Shame on you Penelope. And Marion did look a tad bit like the Caucasian version of Ziyi Zhang, didn't she?
The array of winners from past decades and present joined together in personally honoring the night's nominees.
And The Low Points of The Show?
A little bit impatient myself, the show was very intermittent. Cutting short every 5 minutes to reel out another compensated time for commercials. Highly irksome.
The 'surprise' performance didn't really lift my eyebrows or my spirits after knowing for some time that Zac, Vanessa, Beyonce, Amanda and Dominic would be doing a so- called mini musical for the night. I think they were all better off in their respective movies.
Will Smith wanting to hog the attention most of the time while giving out the award and whilst presenting. Yes, yes, we know you're the richest movie star in the world.
The cringe worthy moment when Jen Aniston stepped onto the stage to present the awards with Jack Black and remembering Brangelina were sitting front row. Thank God, Jack was funny as always.
Having some presenters present for more than one award. Were they short of actors because I was sure there were tons of them tonight judging by the attendance.
Robert Pattison channeling his brooding good looks via vampy stares (or was it demonic?)
Plus A Bag of Tricks From The Surprise Department...
Anne Hathaway could sing and Queen Latifah wasn't too bad herself.
Whoopi Goldberg is still Whoopi Goldberg.
President Obama still gets mentioned everywhere.
Here Were The Notable Winners of The Night...
Best Actor: Sean Penn, Milk
Best Actress: Kate Winslet, The Reader
Best Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight
Best Supporting Actress: Penelope Cruz, Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Best Director: Danny Boyle, Slumdog Millionaire
Best Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
Tee- totalling...
Slumdog leads with 7 wins followed by The Curious Case of Benjamin Button with 3
*All photos credited to MSN.com
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