Crash
Jodi and I watched Crash on Sunday night. Prior to seeing this movie, I had heard it was “great” and that it was a serious (and surprise) contender for Best Picture at this year’s Oscars. But I thought to myself… “no way… Brokeback Mountain is a lock”.
Well. I’m reversing myself here. Brokeback is a fantastic film. Ten out of ten. Any other year it would be a lock.
But after seeing Crash, it’s obvious to me that it will win best picture. This movie was unbelievable. I haven’t cringed at a gunshot like I did in that film (I won’t spoil more than that) in as long as I can remember. If you haven’t seen it, you’re missing out!
Catherine said,
February 28, 2006 at 1:55 pm
Hey, Evan.
I’m probably one of those people who kept telling you to see “Crash”. I saw it four times while working at the cinema over the summer, I bought the DVD as soon as it came out, and I still haven’t tired of it. Some audience members actually screamed during the gunshot scene – how’s that for emotional effectiveness?
“Crash” has remained my favorite movie – by far – of 2005. The worst part is, “Brokeback Mountain” probably WILL win Best Picture. Too many critics decided that “Crash” was overblown, insincere, pointless, etc, and people are just silly enough to listen to what critics think.
So anyhow, I’m glad you finally saw it and at least we all know what the best picture of the year really was.