On the eve of the Oscars, many are delighted to get their hands on a prestigious golden statuette. But long before the Best Feature Film of the Last 12 Months was announced, the Academy set its sights on various works from the 2000s for moviegoers to discover or rediscover.
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As the first South Korean film to win the Palme d’Or at Cannes, this particular drama also hit the mark in the United States, winning four Oscars in 2020. It must be said that the Kims, a broke family, and their son in particular, Ki-woo, has charm. The latter, thanks to his knowledge of English, tastes a universe where the rich have everything that his clan does not have access to. Two families against whom everything is against will borrow money, share places and intertwine destinies. Of course, this is not without incident…
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
(You The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King)
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It’s a whole epic that Peter Jackson wants to tackle. The director has rejected Tolkien’s workflow in three lengthy films, the last of which includes his share of battles where seas of combatants are poised to rewrite history. The tidal wave that caused the last part (11 Oscars 2003) is probably the effect of the tremors of the first two adventures; that doesn’t stop this conclusion from hitting hard.
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The shape of the water
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Guillermo Del Toro’s interest in fantasy is undeniable. The cinema man often succeeds in taking the viewer into fascinating universes. In this particularly romantic work, he tells a unique story: the romantic relationship between a mute concierge and a half-human, half-amphibious being. The 2018 acclaimed feature film has a rich visual bill. Additionally, keen eyes might spot similarities to another original film: The Fabulous Destiny of Amélie Poulain.
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No, this country is not for the old man
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The Coen brothers have a way of telling adventures that leaves you speechless at times. Their acclaimed 2008 drama has another strength that elevates it above the fight: a mean, icy, and unpredictable Javier Bardem. In short, a role the Spaniard had never defended on a set before. Here he makes his way in a world where the drug trade and the lure of profit have created real chaos. A world in which violence has taken hold.
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Chicago
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Every musical has its strengths and weaknesses, like Rob Marshall’s, which won six awards in 2003. Although the script isn’t the most polished, the film is more than worth the detour with its catchy songs (All That Jazz is a ver d’oreille) and its dynamic dance numbers, but most importantly its very energetic performances. You must see how Catherine Zeta-Jones steals most of her scenes. The war for attention she’s fighting with Renée Zellweger also presents opportunities for Queen Latifah, John C. Reilly and Richard Gere to shine.
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