Power Rankings for 1/27/10
Best Picture
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| P/R |
Last |
C/R
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Film |
| 1 |
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99 |
Avatar |
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We shouldn't have doubted him, but Cameron may end up King of the World again. |
| 2 |
-- |
98 |
The Hurt Locker |
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The little engine that could keeps rolling along winning one award after another, including an impressive upset at the PGAs. |
| 3 |
-- |
95 |
Up in the Air |
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The safe choice from the Juno director has lost some luster of late. |
| 4 |
-- |
91 |
Inglourious Basterds |
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Some consider it Tarantino's best film to date, and it came up big at the SAG Awards. |
| 5 |
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90 |
Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire |
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The well-received drama is the last of the "sure thing" nominees in the first year with 10 noms since 1943. |
| 6 |
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79 |
Up |
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If Pixar can't crack through this year, we fear it may never. |
| 7 |
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65 |
An Education |
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Terrific screenplay by BOP fave Nick Hornby, but may have better odds for best picture at the BAFTAs. |
| 8 |
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50 |
Invictus |
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Clint. Eastwood. |
| 9 |
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45 |
The Blind Side |
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In a year lacking ten clear-cut worthy nominations, being ubiquitous and good may be enough to sneak a nomination. |
| 10 |
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43 |
District 9 |
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One of the most original movies of 2009, will its loyal fanbase be enough to put it in the mix? |
| 11 |
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41 |
A Serious Man |
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It's lesser-Coen, but in a weak year... |
| 12 |
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40 |
Julie & Julia |
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We like its chances better in the actress category. |
| 13 |
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35 |
Star Trek |
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No, this isn't an Onion article. It genuinely has a reasonable chance. |
| 14 |
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22 |
The Hangover |
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The funniest movie of the year may be another beneficiary of the jump to 10. |
| 15 |
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17 |
(500) Days of Summer |
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Trying to win the Juno / Little Miss Sunshine contingent. |
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