Unofficial Academy Awards Discussion Board

Paddington 2 is a massive critical hit: 88 on metacritic, comparable to most of the BP nominees, and 100% on RT. (Unlike Lady Bird, it's not going to have its score knocked down by some sexist loser looking to make a name for himself. ) It shouldn't be confused with children's fare like Ice Age 2, Kung Fu Panda 2, Madagascar 2, etc.

I haven't seen Paddington 2 but I do know that the first Paddington is absolutely wonderful and critics are responding similarly to the sequel and Hugh Grant is getting some of the best reviews of his career for his performance in it. They should try and make a play for the Supporting Actor Oscar NEXT year.

My bad. Had no inkling there was a need to see Paddington 2.

OscarGuy wrote:He plays multiple roles in the film. All the same person, but all requiring a great deal of acting. He was nominated at BAFTA, so they clearly saw something worthy in his performance.

Haven’t (and won’t) see Paddington, but the other choices are all solid.

He plays multiple roles in the film. All the same person, but all requiring a great deal of acting. He was nominated at BAFTA, so they clearly saw something worthy in his performance.

WTF! He won for a movie about a talking bear!!! Over Willem Dafoe and Sam Rockwell!?!

Film of the Year
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Director of the Year
Sean Baker, The Florida Project

Actress of the Year
Frances McDormand, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Actor of the Year
Timothée Chalamet, Call Me By Your Name

Supporting Actress of the Year
Lesley Manville, Phantom Thread

Supporting Actor of the Year
Hugh Grant, Paddington 2

Screenwriter of the Year
Martin McDonagh, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Foreign Language Film of the Year
Elle