Should 'Harry Potter' Have Been Nominated for Best Picture?

by SodaHead Film Posted 2012/02/08 19:41:40

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When we polled SodaHeads on the Academy Awards' Best Picture category, there were quite a few people rooting for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2," even though it wasn't nominated. It was nominated for some technical categories, but nothing big. We're talking "Harry Potter" here, not "Twilight." "Lord of the Rings" actually won Best Picture in 2003; doesn't "Potter" deserve a chance? Well, Daniel Radcliffe would have to agree, and he's totally "miffed" that it didn't get one. (British people, right?)

The "Harry Potter" star told Radio Times, "I don't think the Oscars like commercial films, or kids' films, unless they're directed by Martin Scorsese. I was watching 'Hugo' the other day and going, 'Why is this nominated and we're not?' I was slightly miffed. There's a certain amount of snobbery. It's kind of disheartening. I never thought I'd care. But it would've been nice to have some recognition, just for the hours put in." Do you agree with Daniel Radcliffe? Does "Harry Potter" deserve a "Best Picture" nomination?

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Kat 2012/02/08 20:13:58

Yes

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And Alan Rickman should have been nominated for Best Supporting Actor as well.

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Vieuphoria 2012/02/12 19:40:00

No

No.Daniel Radcliffe didn't say they were snubbed. He has said that he didn't think they were snubbed. It's been misquoted.

my own opinion. They screwed up the last films so badly. If you mess up the stories then no, shouldn't be nominated. I feel that the films should be given some form of 'Special Contribution Award' or some such thing, and I think Alan Rickman deserves a nod for 'best Supporting Actor'... but other than that no. The film was not one of the best of the year, and they've made really poor adaptation.

Neither more, nor Mr. Radcliffe believe it's been snubbed.

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Elton Joao 2012/02/11 23:03:49

No

Oh. Come On. I Can Knock Out Potter Out Of His Place!

Just Watch

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Colin L 2012/02/11 14:22:36

No

The Deathly Hallows Part 1 maybe, but Part 2 was lame. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo should've been nominated, but instead we got "Extremely Lame and Incredibly Corny".

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C:\DOS> 2012/02/11 09:22:20

No

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Sorry, I just don't think it was Oscar material. I do agree there appears to be an inherent bias toward the touchy-feely, and that may be working against Potter. but even that aside, I don't think it deserves to stand immortalized alongside Gone with the Wind, To Kill a Mocking Bird or even Lord of the Kings.

I will go along with a nod to Rickman as best supporting actor, however. He at least deserves consideration.

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Holmes 2012/02/11 03:36:58

Yes

It was an awesome movie!!!! I love Harry Potter!!!! I live the books and the movies!

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Budge 2012/02/11 01:53:32

No

I loved the Harry Potter books and movies, but just didn't get that Oscar feel when watching the movie.

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NinjaRebecca 2012/02/11 01:32:44

Yes

Harry. Potter. 'nuff said.

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broken condomz 2012/02/10 17:41:33

Yes

absolutely

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annii.edwardswilliams 2012/02/10 14:22:36

Yes

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A whole-hearted yes <3

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shinu nowrin 2012/02/10 14:01:58

Yes

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ofcourse!!!!!!obviously harry potter does reserves the award for the bst picture and according to me the best film too!!!!!

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Twilight Fan 2012/02/10 14:01:31

Yes

Best movie EVER!!!

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2012/02/10 05:32:08

Yes

HELL YES.

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El Prez 2012/02/10 03:42:54

No

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Too many better pictures.

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Black Mohawk Man 2012/02/10 03:30:28

Yes

It was the best movie series ever!!

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Illjwamh 2012/02/10 02:53:47

No

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"Best Picture" noms aren't bones to be thrown; even with the expanded nomination list (which I think is dumb), there isn't any room on there for an obligatory token nomination. I loved Harry Potter as much as anyone else, but only under duress would I describe it as a cinematic masterpiece.

I do, however, agree with Radcliffe that there's a huge amount of snobbery involved in the nomination process, and that the Academy consistently snubs commercial and younger-themed films. I wouldn't object to some acting nominations, though. Alan Rickman, for one, and maybe Maggie Smith, though her part was pretty small.

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BILL 2012/02/10 01:18:34

Yes

Actually I have not seen it, but the Academy will decide who's best not us

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SceneQueen❤Rose+Rachel❤ 2012/02/10 01:13:09

Yes

HELL YA !!!
it was AMAZING <3<3<3 i cant stop watching it.

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Tennessee3501 2012/02/10 01:08:04 (edited)

No

I voted No, but I did not see it! I have seen most of the other Harry Potter movies, however, and I did not like them that much. My daughter and her husband would probably disown me, because they are such huge fans!

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ginger 2012/02/09 23:52:23

Yes

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Most of the pictures that win an Oscar are only popular with the judges- and most of the winners are movies few people have never even heard of. War Horse was nominated and hadnt even been released yet.
So yeah I think HP should have at least been nominated. I saw the Help and think the movie was kind of boring- but I loved the book. Have to say that I love the HP books and movies almost equally- and that NEVER HAPPENS

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SC to ginger 2012/02/10 01:59:48

I agree with your assessment even though i am not a huge fan of the Potter books or movies. I would also add that the members of the Academy are all in the entertainment business so we must assume that their votes are, in the main, more self serving and less about the quality of the film in question. When deciding on a movie, I very seldom take into account any Oscar wins or nominations.

According to USA Today the ratings of the 83rd Oscar telecast were down 10% from the previous year. Although this may say something about the show itself, I think it says that people are less interested in the Oscars -period. If the Academy ignores Harry Potter it says a lot more about the Academy than it does about Harry Potter movies.

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Patroness 2012/02/09 23:37:50

Yes

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It's the defining movie of my generation. Not only should it have been nominated, it should have won.

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tjr11 2012/02/09 23:23:05

Yes

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ABSOLUTELY!!!

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CHEESE 2012/02/09 23:00:26

Yes

he should win

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kiki 2012/02/09 22:48:39

Yes

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

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Saye Saye 2012/02/09 22:14:38

No

Agree special effects are intriguing; however, there is an award for that. Overall there are much better artistic movies more deserving and they were nominated.

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Malfoy 2012/02/09 22:02:11 (edited)

Yes

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HELL YA BITCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Emma Watson <3 2012/02/09 21:59:39

Yes

Epic Movie. Definately deserved some praise.

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Ardwin_Viesheight 2012/02/09 21:41:59

Yes

Yea. I'm pretty sure they threw arrows to pick the nominees for god sake. Except Hugo and The Help. :P

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Jesus Freak and proud of it 2012/02/09 21:41:31

Yes

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all of them should have since they were all the most epic amazing wonderful fantastic great terrific awesome movies and books ever

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Gabrielle Sanders 2012/02/09 21:28:42

Yes

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HARRY POTTER RULES!

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Calla Tor 2012/02/09 21:01:37

Yes

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YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE...

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EB 2012/02/09 20:21:58

Yes

Nominated yes, win?

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somekindofgurl 2012/02/09 20:10:07

Yes

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I loved it. I couldn't stop staring in amazment at how they portrayed the movie. Harry Potter is awesome.

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Mateo 2012/02/09 19:57:16

No

It was a very good film and I enjoyed it thoroughly, but there were better movies out; most of which didn't get a nod either, come to think of it...

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erin_cobo 2012/02/09 19:50:29

Yes

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HARRY POTTER IS THE BEST EVERYTHING! X

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brichards719 2012/02/09 19:46:39

Yes

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by far the best movie of the year and best movie i've ever seen.

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writing_fanatic 2012/02/09 19:39:37

Yes

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I agree with him, because they put so much time and effort into it. I think he makes a valid point, that they gabby gotten any credit for all of that work they put into their movies. It was such a good movie, and you could tell that the editing team spent forever on their work, and the actors? They did amazing, the way they portrayed the emotions, and the speaking parts. It was by far, the best one in graphics and acting.

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Centrist_Bill 2012/02/09 18:59:57

Yes

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One of the best movies Ive ever seen.

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Markie 2012/02/09 18:59:37

Yes

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Nominated or won outright!

Great movie.

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Bilingual required sucks 2012/02/09 18:59:26

Yes

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I think Daniel could use an Oscar nomination as well.

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