Top 10 Most Controversial Oscar Winners
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Date: 2023-11-21
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Popcorn
Bohemian Rhapsody - a film that takes place over such an extensive amount of time, you can hardly say that it wasn't well edited - that said Blackkklansman should have won
Green Book - this movie is so underrated - maybe the most underrated Best Picture winner - strip away all the politics, it's a terrific story of two men becoming friends and changing each other's worldview - that said Blackkklansman should have won
Life of Pi - however you achieve the cinematography, with the assist of visual effects or the sun, that's the final product and I cannot begrudge it.
Marissa Tomei - she's amazing in this
Crash - Brokeback Mountain should have won
Will Smith - regardless of the crass Chris Rock joke and the unfortunate reaction, he deserved to win
How Green Was My Valley - Citizen Kane should have won
Marlon Brando should have won Best Supporting Actor and Al Pacino should have won Best Actor for The Godfather
Shakespeare in Love - I really like this movie but Saving Private Ryan should have won
Roman Polanski - yeah, this should have gone to Rob Marshall
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Bohemian Rhapsody - a film that takes place over such an extensive amount of time, you can hardly say that it wasn't well edited - that said Blackkklansman should have won
Green Book - this movie is so underrated - maybe the most underrated Best Picture winner - strip away all the politics, it's a terrific story of two men becoming friends and changing each other's worldview - that said Blackkklansman should have won
Life of Pi - however you achieve the cinematography, with the assist of visual effects or the sun, that's the final product and I cannot begrudge it.
Marissa Tomei - she's amazing in this
Crash - Brokeback Mountain should have won
Will Smith - regardless of the crass Chris Rock joke and the unfortunate reaction, he deserved to win
How Green Was My Valley - Citizen Kane should have won
Marlon Brando should have won Best Supporting Actor and Al Pacino should have won Best Actor for The Godfather
Shakespeare in Love - I really like this movie but Saving Private Ryan should have won
Roman Polanski - yeah, this should have gone to Rob Marshall
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kcsupersonic1
I will fight anyone on the topic of Green Book. Green Book was an excellent movie with absolutely amazing performances from Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen. Not only was it well acted, it had heart, humor, and the scenes were well shot and composed. People knock it for historical accuracy, completely forgetting that this is a movie and as such there will always be liberties taken with a film for the sake of telling a story. The story that Green Book sets out to tell, it tells well, and if you are looking for a more accurate and comprehensive look at Don Shirley's life, I suggest watching a few documentaries. Just because a film doesn't have a 100% accurate portrayal of a historical figure doesn't mean the film itself is bad. Look at The Greatest Showman. It doesn't have close to an accurate portrayal of P. T. Barnum, but the story the film itself tells is so much fun and Hugh Jackman gives an incredibly compelling performance.
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I will fight anyone on the topic of Green Book. Green Book was an excellent movie with absolutely amazing performances from Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen. Not only was it well acted, it had heart, humor, and the scenes were well shot and composed. People knock it for historical accuracy, completely forgetting that this is a movie and as such there will always be liberties taken with a film for the sake of telling a story. The story that Green Book sets out to tell, it tells well, and if you are looking for a more accurate and comprehensive look at Don Shirley's life, I suggest watching a few documentaries. Just because a film doesn't have a 100% accurate portrayal of a historical figure doesn't mean the film itself is bad. Look at The Greatest Showman. It doesn't have close to an accurate portrayal of P. T. Barnum, but the story the film itself tells is so much fun and Hugh Jackman gives an incredibly compelling performance.
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David
All of these controversies are just bitter grapes. Nothing shows that more than Marisa Tomei's win for best actress.
The simple reason _Brokeback Mountain_ didn't win, for example, is because the story notoriously was never intended to be what the movie turned into.
For the second, the real reason that Will Smith winning for _King Richard_ was so controversial had less to do with the slap. and more to do with the fact no one wanted to give a strong father figure credit for the Williams' sisters success.
Also, Marlon Brando's not accepting his Oscar in 1973 is forever marred by the fact that a proven race fraud spoke on his behalf, and most of Hollywood knew it and did nothing even after it became world wide knowledge.
_Lastly, Roman Polanski is a proven RAPIST. something Hollywood is very comfortable with when they agree with his/her politics! _
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All of these controversies are just bitter grapes. Nothing shows that more than Marisa Tomei's win for best actress.
The simple reason _Brokeback Mountain_ didn't win, for example, is because the story notoriously was never intended to be what the movie turned into.
For the second, the real reason that Will Smith winning for _King Richard_ was so controversial had less to do with the slap. and more to do with the fact no one wanted to give a strong father figure credit for the Williams' sisters success.
Also, Marlon Brando's not accepting his Oscar in 1973 is forever marred by the fact that a proven race fraud spoke on his behalf, and most of Hollywood knew it and did nothing even after it became world wide knowledge.
_Lastly, Roman Polanski is a proven RAPIST. something Hollywood is very comfortable with when they agree with his/her politics! _
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Cody
I like KING RICHARD and I love BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY and SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE.
Slap or not, Will Smith was still long overdue for an Oscar and he is still one of my gods despite the mess he made. Actions have consequences, but he's trying really hard to fix them. I don't get the hate for the editing on BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY, but I didn't think it was that bad. I barely noticed. Also, as much as I love SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, many people like me agree that SAVING PRIVATE RYAN should've won Best Picture.
However, the one controversial Oscar win this video left out was an absent Anthony Hopkins from THE FATHER winning Best Actor instead of the late Chadwick Boseman from his swan song MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM. Seriously, why did the 93rd Academy Awards have Best Actress and Best Actor after Best Picture?
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I like KING RICHARD and I love BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY and SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE.
Slap or not, Will Smith was still long overdue for an Oscar and he is still one of my gods despite the mess he made. Actions have consequences, but he's trying really hard to fix them. I don't get the hate for the editing on BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY, but I didn't think it was that bad. I barely noticed. Also, as much as I love SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, many people like me agree that SAVING PRIVATE RYAN should've won Best Picture.
However, the one controversial Oscar win this video left out was an absent Anthony Hopkins from THE FATHER winning Best Actor instead of the late Chadwick Boseman from his swan song MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM. Seriously, why did the 93rd Academy Awards have Best Actress and Best Actor after Best Picture?
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L.
How 'bout silent film star Emil Jannings? In 1929 he became Oscar's first-ever Best Actor of the Year. and Oscar's first-ever BLACK EYE! A year after his win sound completely engulfed the international film industry and Jannings' thick European accent no longer endured him to American audiences. He figured with Talkies now the wave of the future he'd fly back to his native Germany to resume his film career there. And as soon as he returned to Germany he joined a certain up-&-coming Political Party!
THAT'S RIGHT- Oscar's first Best Actor was a card-carrying NAZI!
Note: to the best-of-my-knowledge B'nai B'rith has never tried to posthumously strip him of that Academy Award. If they did today they'd be met with ZERO opposition!
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How 'bout silent film star Emil Jannings? In 1929 he became Oscar's first-ever Best Actor of the Year. and Oscar's first-ever BLACK EYE! A year after his win sound completely engulfed the international film industry and Jannings' thick European accent no longer endured him to American audiences. He figured with Talkies now the wave of the future he'd fly back to his native Germany to resume his film career there. And as soon as he returned to Germany he joined a certain up-&-coming Political Party!
THAT'S RIGHT- Oscar's first Best Actor was a card-carrying NAZI!
Note: to the best-of-my-knowledge B'nai B'rith has never tried to posthumously strip him of that Academy Award. If they did today they'd be met with ZERO opposition!
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Darius
10. Agreed, I think Vice or BlackKklansman should've won Editing
9. Agreed, I really like Green Book but I think Roma should've won Best Picture
8. Agreed, I think Skyfall by Roger Deakins should've won
7. I disagree, Marisa is totally deserved
6. Agreed, I think Brokeback Mountain 100% should've won
5. Agreed, I like Will Smith but I think Andrew Garfield or Benedict Cumberbatch should've won
4. Agreed, Citizen Kane 100% should've won
3. I disagree Marlon is totally deserved
2. Agreed, Saving Private Ryan 100% should've won
1. I disagree, Roman Polanski is totally deserved
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10. Agreed, I think Vice or BlackKklansman should've won Editing
9. Agreed, I really like Green Book but I think Roma should've won Best Picture
8. Agreed, I think Skyfall by Roger Deakins should've won
7. I disagree, Marisa is totally deserved
6. Agreed, I think Brokeback Mountain 100% should've won
5. Agreed, I like Will Smith but I think Andrew Garfield or Benedict Cumberbatch should've won
4. Agreed, Citizen Kane 100% should've won
3. I disagree Marlon is totally deserved
2. Agreed, Saving Private Ryan 100% should've won
1. I disagree, Roman Polanski is totally deserved
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Matt
People get over it, Green Book won fair and square! Even if youre not a fan of the movie, the Best Picture winners since for over a decade have been terrible, Parasite and Moonlight were far boring movies! How Green Was My Valley has the distinction of being the worst Best Picture winner ever! I can also separate Roman Polanski from The Pianist, the movie was good!
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People get over it, Green Book won fair and square! Even if youre not a fan of the movie, the Best Picture winners since for over a decade have been terrible, Parasite and Moonlight were far boring movies! How Green Was My Valley has the distinction of being the worst Best Picture winner ever! I can also separate Roman Polanski from The Pianist, the movie was good!
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Charles
The only ones I disagree with are Life of Pi wins Best Cinematography, Marisa Tomei wins Best Supporting Actress for My Cousin Vinny, Marlon Brando wins Best Actor for The Godfather and Shakespeare in Love wins Best Picture. Before what Will Smith did to Chris Rock, I was betting Benedict Cumberbatch should win Best Actor for The Power of the Dog.
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The only ones I disagree with are Life of Pi wins Best Cinematography, Marisa Tomei wins Best Supporting Actress for My Cousin Vinny, Marlon Brando wins Best Actor for The Godfather and Shakespeare in Love wins Best Picture. Before what Will Smith did to Chris Rock, I was betting Benedict Cumberbatch should win Best Actor for The Power of the Dog.
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alldownhill01
The only reason Marisa Tomeis win was controversial was because it was a comedic performance against dramatic performances. Comedy is still not looked at seriously by the Academy unfortunately. But Tomei is 100% deserving of that Oscar! Her courtroom scene alone proves that!
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The only reason Marisa Tomeis win was controversial was because it was a comedic performance against dramatic performances. Comedy is still not looked at seriously by the Academy unfortunately. But Tomei is 100% deserving of that Oscar! Her courtroom scene alone proves that!
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potterpotty01
should have included all the other nominees that these films beat.
Life of Pi getting Cinematography because it's a mix of camera and CGI is a fair point.
saying it won over Roger Deakins for SkyFall or Kaminski for Lincoln, now that's a crime angainst cinema!
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should have included all the other nominees that these films beat.
Life of Pi getting Cinematography because it's a mix of camera and CGI is a fair point.
saying it won over Roger Deakins for SkyFall or Kaminski for Lincoln, now that's a crime angainst cinema!
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Score-Crazy
Mine is Interstellar not winning Best Original Score in 2014, dont get me wrong The Grand Budapest Hotel has a great score from Alexander Desplat but when compared to Hans Zimmers music to Interstellar it just doesnt feel right to me.
Sorry guys.
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Mine is Interstellar not winning Best Original Score in 2014, dont get me wrong The Grand Budapest Hotel has a great score from Alexander Desplat but when compared to Hans Zimmers music to Interstellar it just doesnt feel right to me.
Sorry guys.
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Diego
this is gonna get me hate but i firmly believe that Jamie Lee Curtis won her oscar based on legacy. especially when it came to winning over performances like Angela Basset and Stephanie Hsu? like im sorry that really just proved it
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this is gonna get me hate but i firmly believe that Jamie Lee Curtis won her oscar based on legacy. especially when it came to winning over performances like Angela Basset and Stephanie Hsu? like im sorry that really just proved it
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Isaac
In my opinion, Adriana Debose win for Best Supporting Actress in West Side Story wasnt deserving. It should have been Kristen Dunst from Power Of The Dog or Judi Dench from Belfast.
Just saying. Elaborate me if I am wrong.
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In my opinion, Adriana Debose win for Best Supporting Actress in West Side Story wasnt deserving. It should have been Kristen Dunst from Power Of The Dog or Judi Dench from Belfast.
Just saying. Elaborate me if I am wrong.
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Olena
Unpopular opinion, but Id add:
Moonlight beating La La Land
JLawrence winning Best Actress
Chicago winning Best Picture
All James Bond songs that were released after Skyfall didnt deserve their awards
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Unpopular opinion, but Id add:
Moonlight beating La La Land
JLawrence winning Best Actress
Chicago winning Best Picture
All James Bond songs that were released after Skyfall didnt deserve their awards
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Ryan
What? Life of Pi winning for Cinematography was controversial because the category is still distinct from VFX? There was way more controversy over the VFX award (underpayment, protests, company going bankrupt, etc.
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What? Life of Pi winning for Cinematography was controversial because the category is still distinct from VFX? There was way more controversy over the VFX award (underpayment, protests, company going bankrupt, etc.
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Nick
Marisa Tomei won because she was the only American among four Commonwealth actresses. Judy Davis (who played an American) should have won but anti Woody Allen sentiment was at an all time high that year.
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Marisa Tomei won because she was the only American among four Commonwealth actresses. Judy Davis (who played an American) should have won but anti Woody Allen sentiment was at an all time high that year.
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hannahboldewijn
- Marlon Brando not winning for A streetcar named desire
- Anne Hathaway winning for Les Mis, had to be Amy Adams
- Gwynth winning was just Weinstein
- Marisa Tomei deserved the win!
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- Marlon Brando not winning for A streetcar named desire
- Anne Hathaway winning for Les Mis, had to be Amy Adams
- Gwynth winning was just Weinstein
- Marisa Tomei deserved the win!
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Ella
Marisa Tomei was spectacular in My Cousin Vinny. Roman Polanski is and remains a p! ece of sh! t. Which is too bad, because The Pianist is an excellent film. Why do the worst people make the best art?
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Marisa Tomei was spectacular in My Cousin Vinny. Roman Polanski is and remains a p! ece of sh! t. Which is too bad, because The Pianist is an excellent film. Why do the worst people make the best art?
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LambentLark
Hollywoods's standing ovation for Polanski, a CONVICTED rapist/pedophile, proves what a lying, corrupt, cesspool Hollywood is. All that stuff they say about cleaning up the industry is lies.
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Hollywoods's standing ovation for Polanski, a CONVICTED rapist/pedophile, proves what a lying, corrupt, cesspool Hollywood is. All that stuff they say about cleaning up the industry is lies.
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Samya
CODA winning over Power of the Dog didn't generate controversy, but imo, the latter deserved it as a much better structured and cohesive character study than the former which was sometimes cringy!
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CODA winning over Power of the Dog didn't generate controversy, but imo, the latter deserved it as a much better structured and cohesive character study than the former which was sometimes cringy!
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cajayson8301
Green Book didn't misrepresent a narrative. the surviving family merely dissented from its portrayal but only the two people portrayed by Ali and Mortensen know if it's authentic or not.
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Green Book didn't misrepresent a narrative. the surviving family merely dissented from its portrayal but only the two people portrayed by Ali and Mortensen know if it's authentic or not.
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Mario
How is difficult to find any justification for Polanski's win? What's to justify? I don't recall The Pianist being an insulting stinker. As a matter of fact, I recall it being a masterpiece
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How is difficult to find any justification for Polanski's win? What's to justify? I don't recall The Pianist being an insulting stinker. As a matter of fact, I recall it being a masterpiece
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St
The fact that Bohemian Rhapsody has more Oscars than The Shaksaw Redemption, Raging Bull, Pulp Fiction, Citizen kane and 2001 is just ridiculous! Let alone about that Editing Win!
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The fact that Bohemian Rhapsody has more Oscars than The Shaksaw Redemption, Raging Bull, Pulp Fiction, Citizen kane and 2001 is just ridiculous! Let alone about that Editing Win!
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Melanie
Ms Mojo should have explained the crime Polanski pled guilty to. Maybe then people in these comments wouldn't be defending a pedophile. At least I hope they wouldn't.
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Ms Mojo should have explained the crime Polanski pled guilty to. Maybe then people in these comments wouldn't be defending a pedophile. At least I hope they wouldn't.
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goodwood1052221
Citizen Kane was never going to win the Oscar with the story being based on the life about William Hearst, the most powerful newspaper magnate of the time
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Citizen Kane was never going to win the Oscar with the story being based on the life about William Hearst, the most powerful newspaper magnate of the time
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William
Out of Africa winning Best Picture in 1985 over Back to the Future, that was a huge one.
Ordinary People beating Raging Bull in 1980 there are many more
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Out of Africa winning Best Picture in 1985 over Back to the Future, that was a huge one.
Ordinary People beating Raging Bull in 1980 there are many more
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Fernando
Marisa Tomei victory was VERY controversial at the time, but i think is one of the most well deserved victories in the Supporting Actress category
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Marisa Tomei victory was VERY controversial at the time, but i think is one of the most well deserved victories in the Supporting Actress category
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Deadbars
Bohemian Rhapsody winning Best Editing is the most absurd thing I've ever heard in my life, let's hope The Academy doesn't repeat this with Elvis
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Bohemian Rhapsody winning Best Editing is the most absurd thing I've ever heard in my life, let's hope The Academy doesn't repeat this with Elvis
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Eleven
Surprised to not see Anthony Hopkins for The Father (although, the controversy is more about how he received his prize rather than him winning it.
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Surprised to not see Anthony Hopkins for The Father (although, the controversy is more about how he received his prize rather than him winning it.
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Gerardo
Now it can be added that puss in boots 2 didn't win best animated feature. The others were good, but that movie was on a whole other level.
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Now it can be added that puss in boots 2 didn't win best animated feature. The others were good, but that movie was on a whole other level.
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