and tonight, we're going to review each and every one of them! This is “Movie Night”!

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Hello, and welcome to a special Oscar edition of “Movie Night.” I'm your host, Jonathan Paula.

And for the first time since I can remember, I have finally had the opportunity to watch all of the "Best Picture" nominees prior to the award ceremony...

which has been even harder lately, since the Academy expanded the field from five movies to ten last year.

Tonight, we'll be taking a look at all of them, first with a condensed review from myself, followed up by two comment reveiws from you.

At the end of the video, I'll be making my prediction for which movie I think SHOULD win "Best Picture"...

and which movie I think WILL win at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards, which airs live, tomorrow night, on ABC.

But let's not waste any more time, and start reviewing these "Best Pictures" from 2010, starting off in alphabetical order, with “127 Hours.”

Directed by Oscar winner Danny Boyle, this film is the incredible true-to-life story of Aron Ralston...

a 20-something hiker who finds himself literally between a rock and a hard place when he traps his right arm under a boulder...

following an accident in the Moab region of Utah. Much has already been said about Ralston's incredible story...

a man forced to amputate his own arm using a multi-tool, to save his own life.

But with Boyle's original take on the adventure and James Franco's incredible acting in the lead role...

"127 Hours" comes alive in ways I didn't think were possible. In a film where everyone already knows the plot and the ending...

and one that spends 80% of its time focusing on a single character in an insolated environment, there is excitement and suspense in every scene.

This movie is a remarkable journey through Ralston's mind, at the edge of his own life, and although it's easy to blame him for getting himself into this tough spot...

it becomes very hard not to tear up in the final scenes, where he finally does finds rescue.

The climatic amputation scene is done rather tastefully, encompassing the right amount of realism and blood to make it believable and dramatic...

but not enough to make it gross or uncomfortable. Following in the footsteps of Tom Hanks’s performance and nomination in 2000's "Cast Away"...

Franco absolutely becomes his character here, and, no pun intended, single-handedly carries this movie...

taking it from what might have been a badly dramatized documentary to a fully fleshed-out "Best Picture" nominee.

"127 Hours"- “An epic struggle of determination."

Now, let's take a look at your reviews from the YouTube comments.

No time to waste in today's extended episode of “Movie Night,” so let’s get right to our ratings for "127 Hours."

A “9” and a “9”! We both agree- this was a powerful film, very exciting, and one that Franco absolutely deserved his "Best Actor" nomination for.

Next up is "Black Swan." In this seemingly bizarre psychological thriller from nominated director Darren Aronofsky...

Natalie Portman grabs a "Best Actress" nomination for eerily portraying Nina Sayers...

an ambitious New York City ballet dancer who lands the coveted lead in "Swan Lake."

The movie starts off honest enough, as we are watching Nina's trials and tribulations on her quest to become the perfect ballerina...

despite some perceived sidelining attempts by rival dancer, Lily, played by Mila Kunis.

By the final act, however, "Black Swan" transcends into a second-rate horror movie...

with some cheap gimmicks and reveals that do more to confuse the audience than it does to frighten them.

When nearly every other scene is revealed to be merely another one of Sayer's hallucinations...

it becomes difficult to root for the characters, as you no longer understand what's real and what isn't.

Perhaps that is the film's intention, but I for one did not care for the overly zealous approach.

In this imaginative world, it's Portman's dedication to her role that is astounding, though...

and her incredible dual personality is seemingly handled with ease.

“Black Swan”- "A disjointed, mind-bending thriller."

And now, some viewer comments.

Here's the Rate-o-Matic now, to show us how we both rated "Black Swan."

An “8” and a “10”! I definitely enjoyed the film. The acting was magnificent, the cinematography was beautiful.

It was the nonsense plot twists and the cheesy horror techniques that I didn't quite care for in an otherwise fantastic film. I thought it was “great,” though.

You, however, obviously disagreed with me, saying it was an “amazing" film, giving it a "10." Our third film tonight is "The Fighter."

Nominated director David O. Russell paints a vivid picture of the boxing world of Lowell, Massachusetts...

in this true-story account of brothers Mickey Ward (Mark Wahlberg) and Dickey Eklund (Christian Bale).

One is a promising welterweight who just needs his fair shot, and the other is a washed-up fighter who is struggling with a crack addiction.

In a movie that will be invariably compared to “Rocky,” "The Fighter" is, similarly, a story about an underdog fighter...

battling his own personal issues outside of the ring, just to get a shot of redemption inside the ring.

Gritty with its realism and cinematography, this is a film that absolutely immerses you in the world of its characters...

encouraging the viewer to cheer right along with them. If the plot is a conventional one, the characters are anything but.

The entire cast is at their best here, with Christian Bale, Amy Adams, and Melissa Leo all appropriately earning nominations for their incredible work.

Despite the stiff competition, though, Bale is undeniably the stand-out performance in this movie...

losing over 40 pounds for the role, and taking himself deep into the mind of a charismatic drug addict in every scene.

Despite the flaws of its characters, "The Fighter" does an amazing job of convincing the viewer to care about all of these people, even if you don't care about boxing.

"The Fighter"- “A feel-good underdog redemption story."

That's what I had to say about the movie. Now, let's see what you had to say in the YouTube comments.

Time to rate "The Fighter."

A “9” and an “8”! Maybe it's just because I have a soft spot for underdog stories...

or perhaps because Bale's performance completely won me over, but I scored this movie an “awesome.”

You agreed, praising this movie for being much more than your average boxing movie, giving it a “great.”

Our next "Best Picture" nominee tonight is "Inception."

Christopher Nolan has once again hit a homerun, combining all the elements of action, suspense, thriller...

and mystery into one amazingly tight-knit film that quite literally defines the word "epic."

I already reviewed "Inception" on an earlier episode of “Movie Night,” so if you'd like to hear my full review...

please check out that episode at any time. But to repeat myself a bit, this is a film that completely impresses you...

with its thought-provoking story and lush landscapes of the protagonist's mind. While none of the characters are terribly memorable...

or even worth rooting for, the journey here is more about deception and reality than a traditional three-act-structure.

This strangely believable motion picture is as exciting as it is unique, and will most certainly be talked about for years to come.

"Inception"- "a stimulating thriller with fantastic environments."

Now, let's read some of your YouTube reviews about "Inception."

No surprises here- as we discussed in episode #24 of “Movie Night,” "Inception" earns a well-deserved “9” and a “10” from us.

I thought the lack of supporting character development was really the only flaw in an otherwise outstanding movie.

Moving forward, though, let's take a look at tonight's fifth film, "The Kids Are All Right."

Although presenting us with an unconventional family dynamic, that of a lesbian couple with two teenage children...

this movie is ultimately about the very conventional problems that all of us have in relationships.

The interesting plot introduces us to the Allgood family, who, despite having a seemingly happy life together, all secretly have their issues.

The two children, now old enough to legally discover the truth on their own...

contact the sperm bank from where their lesbian parents got them nearly two decades earlier.

Their sperm-donor father, Paul, played by Mark Ruffalo, then slowly becomes part of their lives, hanging out with the children...

and starting an unlikely romantic relationship with one of the parents. Annette Benning and Julianne Moore both do fantastic jobs...

as the strong-minded and well-developed parents here. And while Benning received the nomination for "Best Actress" here...

it fortunately doesn't appear to be merely because she's a straight woman playing a gay character...

but rather for the explosive range of emotion she exhibits throughout the film.

The same cannot be said for Ruffalo, however, who, despite his "Supporting Actor" nomination, seems to loaf around awkwardly while on screen.

While the characters and story are incredibly intriguing here, it is individual lines of dialogue that really hurt this film, some of which just feel forced and unrealistic.

Perhaps it's because I personally don't have any experience with test-tube babies' relationships with their surrogate father...

but there were several key sequences in this film that just didn't feel real to me.

However, it is an engrossing and captivating story of family, friendship, and heartbreak that is certainly worth exploring.

"The Kids Are All Right"- "Occasionally inconsistent, but heartwarmingly intriguing."

Here's some of your reviews about it in the YouTube comments.

The Rate-o-Matic is back, and here's what we thought of "The Kids Are All Right."

A double “cool”! This is a very interesting film with some very strong performances, but it was almost too awkward at times for me to really enjoy it.

I rated it a “7.” Unsure what to think about this film, some really enjoying it and others, quite simply, didn't, your score averaged to a “7," as well.

We're halfway done! Continuing in alphabetical order, let's review "The King's Speech."

Director Tom Hooper's film about Prince Albert's stuttering problem took home 12 nominations this year, the most of any film in 2010.

Colin Firth stars in a nominated role as Prince Albert, during his unlikely ascension to the throne of England...

as he struggles with a stuttering problem that threatens to ruin his reputation as an effective leader.

In comes Geoffrey Rush, who was also nominated, as speech therapist Lionel Logue, a simple man who attempts to use simple techniques...

to win the respect of Albert, and hopefully fix Albert’s oratory skills. The humble and personal story is one obviously based on the real-life story...

of the eventual King George VI, but this movie artfully takes us inside some of the future king's most personal moments, as he slowly becomes friends with Logue.

Refreshingly, this film is mostly shot wide and static, letting the actors themselves fill each frame with emotion and excitement...

which, luckily, is something none of them have issue with. Firth is particularly convincing...

the frustration and embarrassment over his stutter felt painfully by the audience in every scene.

The movie sadly, though, isn't much more than that, with a good deal of the 118-minute run-time spent directly on Albert and Logue's speech therapy sessions.

With a man and an era as epic as Prince Albert's, it is unfortunate that more wasn't done here...

to broaden the scope of the picture to the level of period pieces from past nominations.

"The King's Speech"- "Slightly lacking, but beautifully honest."

That's what I had to say about this movie. So, now, let's take a look at what you had to say in the YouTube comments.

Once again, the Rate-o-Matic, this time for "The King's Speech.”

A “great” and an “awesome”! Plain and simple, I thought this was a good movie with amazing acting; I gave it an “8.”

You agreed with me, with many suggesting it will probably win this year, giving it a “9” out of “10.”

Our seventh film tonight is "The Social Network."

Here's another movie that we've already discussed on “Movie Night,” but let's revisit David Fincher's semi-biographical drama about the group of people behind Facebook.

Aaron Sorkin turns in another brilliantly written but unfortunately overly verbose script that all of the actors carry with ease.

The entire film is nothing but talking heads, but it is strangely fascinating and amazingly entertaining.

In the lead role of the sometimes abrasive Mark Zuckerberg, Jesse Eisenberg does well enough to convince the audience...

that you may want to see the story from his point of view, but honestly, I'm curious as to how he got a "Best Actor" nomination for an otherwise non-impressive performance.

As with every film nominated, "The Social Network" is, of course, brilliantly filmed, edited, and scored, even coming to a satisfying emotional conclusion.

Unfortunately, much is also left on the table, with many plot elements needing on-screen text before the credits to tie them up.

"The Social Network"- "Expertly written, but nothing remarkable."

Now that you've heard my review, let's read some of yours.

The same ratings we saw from episode #28 of “Movie Night,” but once again, the Rate-o-Matic to remind us how we scored "The Social Network."

An “8” and a “9”! This film was well-polished and very entertaining, but, at times, it felt more like a documentary than a nominated drama.

I scored it a “great.” You loved the dialogue and music, rating it an “awesome.”

We'll be right back to take a look at tonight's eighth film right after this quick commercial break.

Welcome back! “Toy Story 3” is only the third-ever animated movie to be nominated in this category, and surprisingly...

it's the first-ever sequel to be nominated when its predecessors weren't.

“Toy Story 3” picks up many years after the last two films, but, as you'd expect, it's as if they never left.

By now, 15 years removed from the original, the classic that redefined Hollywood as the first-ever feature-length CGI film...

our heroes Woody and Buzz Lightyear are household names. Their adventures of misfortune, discovery, rescue, and love are timeless.

This time around, owner Andy is off to college, but that's not before all of his toys are mistakenly donated to a hellish day care center.

Luckily for them, Woody is on the outside, and helps stage the greatest prison break-type escape in the history of animated movies.

While the effects are once again top-notch, the jokes family-friendly and hilarious, the voice acting inspired, the environments creative and exciting...

and the characters well-developed and memorable, none of it would matter without an emotional connection.

Luckily, that's where this film comes through in spades, with a strong final act that is sure to make even the toughest of men tear up...

as they watch the adventures of Woody, Buzz, Jesse, Rex, Potato Head, and the rest of them come to a close for the final time.

And although this film is able to recapture the magic of the original, it unfortunately does not recapture its uniqueness.

By now, “Toy Story” is familiar, and not much is done here to really spark new life into the aging series.

This is a film that effectively brings us back to our childhood, conjuring up intense feelings of heartfelt nostalgia and family.

It is a truly remarkable accomplishment that, in just three short movies, Pixar has created some of cinema's most enduring and lasting characters...

which is no wonder why "Toy Story 3" went on to gross over a billion dollars worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film of 2010.

If you're like me, and you grew up loving the original films, the latest installment doesn't disappoint.

"Toy Story 3"- “a fun, bittersweet reunion for everyone."

Well, those are my thoughts on the movie. Now, let's look some of yours.

Overwhelmingly positive responses there, so it's no surprise that the Rate-o-Matic is showing a “9” and a “10” for “Toy Story 3.”

Despite being a bit derivative of the original, this is an absolutely fabulous film. Go and see it with your family if you haven't already.

I thought it was “awesome.” None of you had anything bad to say about this movie. You thought it was “amazing.”