Anne Hathaway and James Franco: Worst Oscar Hosts Ever?

by SodaHead Film Posted 2011/02/28 06:00:00

Related Topics: Charlie Sheen, Oscars, Anne Hathaway, James Franco

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While the actual awards were reasonably predictable, no one could have predicted the staggering mediocrity of the Oscars' "young and hip" hosts, Anne Hathaway and James Franco.

Their jokes and presentation were at times uncomfortably awkward. Franco seemed to be making a concerted effort to keep the same clueless half-grin on his face for the entire show, and though Hathaway tried to keep it interesting, the writing fell consistently flat.

The night was doubly bad for Franco, who lost out on his Oscar bid for Best Actor to "The King's Speech" star Colin Firth, and launched the lamest joke of the night.

Cracking a quick Charlie Sheen joke worked for Ricky Gervais at the Golden Globes, but when Franco came out dressed like Marilyn Monroe, there was no way it was going to fare well.

"[Hathaway] got to wear a tuxedo," he said, "so I wore this. Weird part is I just got a text message from Charlie Sheen."

Yawn.

Even Hathaway's desperate attempt to turn Melissa Leo's renegade F-bomb into comic gold was a disaster.

She quipped, "I thought 'F' stood for 'The Fighter' ... It’s the young and hip Oscars!"

Is this year's show a sign of things to come? Hope not.

-Brian Urtz

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runningintriangles 2011/02/28 06:40:42

No

+9
I actually really enjoyed them... well, I enjoyed Anne more than James, but they were good. Sure, they weren't Hugh Jackman, but hey, cut them some slack, it's a terrifying job.
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Luxxie 2011/04/12 05:13:26

Yes

+1
Most boring oscars ever !

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Happy 2011/03/14 20:49:23

No

I thought they actually did a good job, i usually don't watch the oscars but this year i did because i like both of them.

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Spaceman spiff 2011/03/14 04:27:28 (edited)

Yes

Was James High?!

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Burn After Reading 2011/03/10 18:56:58

No

+1
I've seen worse.

They were bad, sure - a seriously STONED Franco anxious to get out of there and a childish and screaming Hathaway acting WAY too excited - but they had their funny moments.

The Marilyn Monroe moment was actually pretty good.

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MMK 2011/03/01 13:44:41
Kigan 2011/03/01 12:23:26

No

Franco, maybe.

Anne, no.

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Hey Jude, I Feel Fine. <3 2011/03/01 11:37:43

No

They were GREAT! They are such a great team, and they were hilarious!

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Red 2011/03/01 10:41:19 (edited)

Yes

I think Anne hathaway was really the driving force of the duo team as hosts. James Franco seemed to take a back seat. Anne Hathaway could have done it all by herself, she was beautifully dressed, funny, witty, together and professional.

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Sonia 2011/03/01 09:03:33

No

+1
both were very amusing, not as good as legendary Bob Hope, but great.

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Red to Sonia 2011/03/01 10:43:31

+1
I totally agree.

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Sonia to Red 2011/03/01 17:10:10

;)
thanks dear

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Joyce Brand 2011/03/01 08:52:00

No

+1
There have been much worse hosts. Letterman, anyone? Anne Hathaway was very cute and perky and made very few missteps. Franco's drag gag fell flat, but he did a good job overall. Film actors probably shouldn't host awards shows. Comedians, or at least stage actors who are used to playing to live audiences, are probably better qualified. At least Franco and Hathaway were willing to make fun of themselves.

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starguide 2011/03/01 07:09:30

Yes

+2
next year i hope they bring back Bob Hope

even now while long gone,, he will bring more life to the awards

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LifeIsComedyPHAET 2011/03/01 06:12:12

No

Pretty damn close though.

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MaiVai 2011/03/01 05:57:45

No

+2
What's with all the haters? To host the Oscars is like having the world on your shoulder (if you actually have a career in hollywood) they did pretty good job and it's only akward to old people. It was pretty funny for us "young and hip" people

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Jen 2011/03/01 04:45:57

Yes

I don't know about her. But he seems like a real piece of work.

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curemode 2011/03/01 04:43:11

Yes

Yes. It was like watching a school play. And not even a high school one.

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MariaCheerio 2011/03/01 03:45:15

No

but twas funny when, after firth had one best actor over him, franco tried to conceal how pissed off he was
dont get me wrong, i love franco!

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SykPuppy 2011/03/01 02:30:39

No

+1
Chris Rock and David Letterman are still far worse. But the so-called "writers" didn't give Hathaway and Franco much to work with!

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whitneyyy to SykPuppy 2011/03/01 08:22:51

no no no, Chris Rock had some funny jokes. His opening was right on the dot :)

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hypnotic 2011/03/01 02:24:51

No

POOR WRITERS! They did there Best,trying to make this Boring awars show work!Lets face it.The OSCARS is the WORST award show on T.V.

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Hamm0ckjames 2011/03/01 02:06:17

Yes

+1
Their personalities didn't mesh at all. I'm just a fan of the good old days when actors could act,,,,

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Crystal/DobbyJunior 2011/03/01 01:57:55

Yes

From what I saw of it they did seem quite awkward indeed. Billy Crystal took them to school with his brief moment up there.

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~HopelessRomanticM17~ 2011/03/01 01:54:53 (edited)

No

+2
I thought Hathaway did fantastic. She is hilarious. Franco is kind of...monotone

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whitneyyy to ~Hopele... 2011/03/01 08:23:37

+1
Franco doesn't even need to speak. He was amazing soely on his looks. Just pause the tv and stare at him fuuuuureal :D

word.

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~Hopele... to whitneyyy 2011/03/02 03:29:50

Yea, thats the only reason he got the gig i think XD

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whitneyyy to ~Hopele... 2011/03/06 08:44:15

+1
aha I don't care how he got the gig. He is just that sexy. However he does have comedic timing, wasnt he in freaks and geeks. And he was in pineapple express :)

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lauren dull 2011/03/01 01:24:35

No

+2
I enjoyed Anne Hathaway , she was funny and looked great.James just seemed to be there.

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handeman 2011/03/01 01:00:20

No

+1
Whoopie Goldberg

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Jenna 2011/03/01 00:52:19

Yes

I DINT LAUGH

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♥SuperℳagicℳuffinGirl♥ 2011/03/01 00:48:57

Yes

+1
sounds horrible just reading this and I didn't even get to watch it. Ugh.

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All_Hail_Hurley 2011/03/01 00:47:30

Yes

+1
... Please tell me I'm not the only person that saw this coming. No good can come from trying to combine the Oscars with 'young' and 'hip'.

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Failsona to All_Hai... 2011/03/01 00:51:04 (edited)

+2
The older experienced actors are far more better.

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hypnotic to All_Hai... 2011/03/01 02:27:20

It could of worked,if they had young writers on the show.The OSCARS really did suck,BIG TIME!

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Goldilocks (Inmate) 2011/03/01 00:43:00

No

+1
Hell No

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zombie 2011/03/01 00:38:24

No

+1
not but... anne sucks...

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Failsona 2011/03/01 00:37:37 (edited)

Yes

I had a bad feeling about them when I heard they were to be the hosts, and the feeling was right. They weren't the best. Their jokes, yeah pretty much sucked, I did not think they were entertaining, that's their job, to entertain the people to get their minds off their numb asses. But no, i found it boring, Franco looked like he didn't really give a crap. The Billy Crystal thing they did at the start, them two appearing in random movies, making asses of themselves, wasn't humerous really, it's Billy Crystals thing, it can't be copied

Gimme, Billy Crystal, Alec Baldwin, Steve Martin, Whoopie Goldberg or Ellen DeGenres ANY time. Kirk Douglas would of made a better host, he was awesome ~<3

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JennyTH♥ 2011/03/01 00:36:03

No

They weren't funny but they weren't the worst. Anne Hathaway is a little too bright and happy for me...but it wasn't boring. Slightly awkward.

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tay2208 2011/03/01 00:17:39

No

+1
Not all all. I quite enjoyed Anne as the host but she could have had a better co-host, James looked like he was half asleep. Honestly she should have done it alone.

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Christopher.Paul.Colfer<3 2011/02/28 23:56:40

No

+1
I thought Franco was okay, but didn't seem into it. However, Hathaway was bright, beautiful and made me smile several times throughout the night.

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