I just came back from seeing this movie, and what a wonderful movie this is! Richard Jenkins, Haaz Sleiman, and Hiam Abbass were all so amazing in this film! Is there a way to get the word out now so that it might actually have a chance at the oscars this year? I know movies (recently) like Away From Her, La Vie En Rose, and Erin Brockovich came out around this time and they were pretty successful at the oscars with wins and nominations. Is there a way to boost The Visitor's chances?
P.S. - If you haven't seen this movie yet, try and find a way to see it!
2009 Oscars FYC:
Lead Actor - Richard Jenkins, The Visitor Lead Actress - Sally Hawkins, Happy Go Lucky Supporting Actor - Haaz Sleiman, The Visitor Supporting Actress - Amy Adams, Doubt Original Screenplay - Thomas McCarthy, The Visitor
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Lead Actor - Richard Jenkins, The Visitor Lead Actress - Sally Hawkins, Happy Go Lucky Supporting Actor - Haaz Sleiman, The Visitor Supporting Actress - Amy Adams, Doubt Original Screenplay - Thomas McCarthy, The Visitor
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I definetly think that if The Visitor gets some really good buzz, then it can do well at the oscars this year. Richard Jenkins was great, Haaz Sleiman was amazing, and Hiam Abbass was wonderful. The movie I thought was really realistic, and I think that that is what made the movie so beautiful. I really hope that they decide to promote The Visitor for the oscars because it is such a great film, and it very well could surprise in nominations!
2009 Oscars FYC:
Lead Actor - Richard Jenkins, The Visitor Lead Actress - Sally Hawkins, Happy Go Lucky Supporting Actor - Haaz Sleiman, The Visitor Supporting Actress - Amy Adams, Doubt Original Screenplay - Thomas McCarthy, The Visitor
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Lead Actor - Richard Jenkins, The Visitor Lead Actress - Sally Hawkins, Happy Go Lucky Supporting Actor - Haaz Sleiman, The Visitor Supporting Actress - Amy Adams, Doubt Original Screenplay - Thomas McCarthy, The Visitor
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Originally posted by Mikead: My mistake...after a little research I discovered that older film was titled "The Visit". By the way...a very good film. Rnt it!
ah, ok.
2009 Oscars FYC:
Lead Actor - Richard Jenkins, The Visitor Lead Actress - Sally Hawkins, Happy Go Lucky Supporting Actor - Haaz Sleiman, The Visitor Supporting Actress - Amy Adams, Doubt Original Screenplay - Thomas McCarthy, The Visitor
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Already it seems that buzz there was for this film has faded away... however, if things turn out, Jenkins might get a Globe nod for this.
My Early Early Oscar Predictions:
PICTURE: Revolutionary Road DIRECTOR: David Fincher, Curious Case of Benjamin Button ACTOR: Leonardo DiCaprio, Revolutionary Road or Frank Langella, Frost/Nixon ACTRESS: Meryl Streep, Doubt or Kate Winslet, Revolutionary Road SUPPORTING ACTOR: Heath Ledger, Dark Knight or Robert Downey, Jr., The Soloist SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Amy Adams, Doubt, or Penelope Cruz, Vicky Cristina Barcelona ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY: Burn After Reading or Milk ADAPTED SCREENPLAY: Frost/Nixon, Doubt, or Benjamin Button ANIMATED FEATURE: Wall.E
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Originally posted by Dr. McPhearson: Already it seems that buzz there was for this film has faded away... however, if things turn out, Jenkins might get a Globe nod for this.
Buzz has definetly not died... just look on imdb. Many are predicting that Richard Jenkins has such a strong preformance that it will carry on to voting time. There is also buzz for Haaz Sleiman and a lot for Hiam Abbass.
2009 Oscars FYC:
Lead Actor - Richard Jenkins, The Visitor Lead Actress - Sally Hawkins, Happy Go Lucky Supporting Actor - Haaz Sleiman, The Visitor Supporting Actress - Amy Adams, Doubt Original Screenplay - Thomas McCarthy, The Visitor
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Originally posted by seanflynn: That question as you know can be easily answered at IMBd.com
Is IMBd.com different from IMDb.com?
FYC EMMY VOTERS!!!
Please consider the following performances:
Kristin Chenoweth (Pushing Daisies) Julia Louis Dreyfus (New Adventures of Old Christine) Steve Carell (The Office) Hugh Laurie (House) Kyra Sedgwick (The Closer) Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother)
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OMG. I just made it back from seeing this and was hoping for more of a response from people around here. Bocaboy7, I am right there with you. I will be keeping my fingers crossed extra hard for Jenkins come Globe/SAG/Oscar nom day. For those of you who seriously try to see all the Oscar worthy films, you definitely need to watch this. I was just sitting there wondering "Why wasn't this released closer to December?" In reality, the film deserves 4 nods: Lead Actor (Richard Jenkins), Supporting Actor (Haaz Sleiman), Supporting Actress (Hiam Abbass) and Origian Screenplay (Tom McCarthy). I will, however, settle for Jenkins.
PLEASE GO OUT AND SEE THIS! Bocaboy7 and I want to see more posts.
~Morgan
FYC Oscars 09 - The Visitor: Lead Actor (Richard Jenkins), Supporting Actor (Haaz Sleiman), Supporting Actress (Hiam Abbass) and Original Screenplay (Tom McCarthy) - Then She Found Me: Lead Actress (Helen Hunt)
Daytime Emmy Congrats Writing Team OLTL! Directing Team OLTL! Kristoff St John! Boo to every other single winner.
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Oddly enough there are a few posts in the Oscar 2008 thread about the performances in The Visitor. Good that this thread was bumped up. This film, had quite an impact on me, much the way Kite Runner did although they are very different films. Highly recommended.
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Originally posted by AwardMadness101: OMG. I just made it back from seeing this and was hoping for more of a response from people around here. Bocaboy7, I am right there with you. I will be keeping my fingers crossed extra hard for Jenkins come Globe/SAG/Oscar nom day. For those of you who seriously try to see all the Oscar worthy films, you definitely need to watch this. I was just sitting there wondering "Why wasn't this released closer to December?" In reality, the film deserves 4 nods: Lead Actor (Richard Jenkins), Supporting Actor (Haaz Sleiman), Supporting Actress (Hiam Abbass) and Origian Screenplay (Tom McCarthy). I will, however, settle for Jenkins.
PLEASE GO OUT AND SEE THIS! Bocaboy7 and I want to see more posts.
~Morgan
I am right with you on those 4 nominations! See, I TOLD YOU GUYS! The Visitor is awesome! It is seriously the best movie of the year so far...
2009 Oscars FYC:
Lead Actor - Richard Jenkins, The Visitor Lead Actress - Sally Hawkins, Happy Go Lucky Supporting Actor - Haaz Sleiman, The Visitor Supporting Actress - Amy Adams, Doubt Original Screenplay - Thomas McCarthy, The Visitor
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I am right with you on those 4 nominations! See, I TOLD YOU GUYS! The Visitor is awesome!
It is seriously the best movie of the year so far...
