ShyViolet wrote: Personally, I think Over the Hedge has a much better chance. Yes, not as many people saw it as Cars, but as Barrier's column said in the other thread, that film has its own problems.
I haven't seen either but I agree, Over The Hedge seems the likely candidate to win. I only say this because I've heard so much praise for this film, while Cars gets bashed up and down but we'll see, it might even be a complete surprise and be Monster House, if its even nominated
Also, sometimes the Academy likes the "underdog". Pixar has won twice and they've been in the spotlight so much lately, (especially Lassetter) what with the merger and everything. That's not lost on Academy members.
Of course, Pixar used to be considered the underdog, but as we all know, that's changed radically.
You can’t just have your characters announce how they feel! That makes me feel angry!
ShyViolet wrote: Of course, Pixar used to be considered the underdog, but as we all know, that's changed radically.
You said it used to be Thankfully its now considered one of the best. Who knows maybe Pixar will win, third times the charm Though if Pixar doesn't win, their a shoe in for best animated short. Those are always so cute and original
I saw Over The Hedge last week. See, I'm catching up on my animated viewing through the magic that is DVD! Smile
Yay! Ben's getting caught up, soon we'll be able to know the future again.....
I still have to catch up myself--Ice Age 2 is being shown at my school in a few weeks so I'll be seeing it then.
Do you really think Monster House has a shot? Wow! I never would have thought. I didn't see it but wasn't too fond of the humor, or the look of it...
How do you feel about Cars' Oscar chances, BTW?
I liked the Shandling Turtle and Hammy, but I think RJ was my favorite. Generally I think Bruce Willis is not a good candidate for an animted film, but here he just fits the character.
I think my favorite part was when
RJ got back the food for Thomas Hayden Church's bear (forgot his name!) and he's watching as all his new friends are taken away by Vern the Exterminator and he knows he sold them out.....so sad....really gets to you.
That's the best thing about the film--the characters. And I loved them--Avril, Shatner, and especially Eugen Levy's porcupine family!
You can’t just have your characters announce how they feel! That makes me feel angry!
BTW: I heard of new commercial that has critic headlines saying its "funnier than Shrek 2" is this true? I heard it mentioned on another board. If so, than I might actually look forward to it
but we'll see, it might even be a complete surprise and be Monster House, if its even nominated 
Thankfully its now considered one of the best. Who knows maybe Pixar will win, third times the charm 
is this true? I heard it mentioned on another board. If so, than I might actually look forward to it 