By: Bianca Galan
Many of us watched the 89th Academy Awards in February and may have found ourselves disappointed in some ways. Maybe a few of us thought that other movies, actors or songs should have won Best Picture, Best Actor or Best Original Song. Unfortunately, not all movies can be nominated and not all movies can win an Oscar, but there always are a few motion pictures that could have been considered for recognition. Below are some movies, actors and songs that did not quite make the cut but should have.
“Sing Street”
“Sing Street” is a great movie about a group of socially awkward kids who decide to start their own band with the goal of making a girl called Ann, played by Kelly Thornton, fall in love with the lead singer called Conor, played by Ferdia Walsh-Peelo. The actors had great chemistry. This movie was full of original songs that make you move and dance the moment you hear them. “Drive It Like You Stole It” is possibly one of the best songs in the movie. It’s all about the journey of life and how everyone should enjoy it. It also brings back the old-school pop/rock genre that we rarely see in movies, and should have been nominated for Best Original Song. While the movie may not have won the award, it at least deserved a nomination.
“The Accountant”
“The Accountant” is an action/crime/thriller about a man named Christian Wolff, played by Ben Affleck, who is a math genius and secretly works for criminal organizations. Ben Affleck acts as if he has autism, a role in which he shows great professionalism and acting skills. Aside from being a great movie with huge plot twists in the end, his acting in this movie is impeccable. Ben Affleck’s portrayal of the character should have gotten him nominated for Best Actor.
“Passengers”
“Passengers” is not the greatest movie ever made, but Jennifer Lawrence will always be a master of emotions. “Passengers” is focused on a young couple who is awakened from a 130-year hibernation after the spaceship they are traveling on has complications. Through her portrayal of Aurora, Jennifer Lawrence demonstrates that she is the queen of accessing different kinds of emotions. She does a great job portraying a cute, flirty gal who is simultaneously disappointed and mad. Lawrence always impacts us with her acting, which should have solidified a nomination for Best Actress.
“Captain Fantastic”
“Captain Fantastic” is an amazing, heartwarming movie. The name alludes to a superhero flick, but the film actually follows the story of a father taking care of six children after a tragedy. This film is incredibly beautiful and funny and unique. The way Viggo Mortensen carries out his part is so unique, and the love he projects for his children is so prominent. Captain Fantastic, aside from its amazing actors, has a perfect plot. This movie should have been nominated for Best Picture. It has everything you need: drama, comedy and romance, along with the most beautiful storyline.
There are many other movies, soundtracks, actors and actresses that should have been recognized at the Academy Awards. In the end, it’s all about opinion. Some people may love the nominations and others may hate them, but 2016 was a year of great movies.
