The Academy has announced today the top ten contenders for this year's Best Visual Effects race. This year, it looks like all of the nominees are legitimate contenders, making picking a top five a tough job. There are some notable exclusions as always. I actually liked The Amazing Spider-Man 2, and even if i didn't, its effects make the film and are stunning. Kind of surprised to see it missing. Also, the two big Biblical epics Noah and Exodus: Gods and Kings were left off here, Noah being kind of surprising, as there has been a big campaign to get it some technical nods. Finally, no Into the Woods, even though it seemed like a prestige pick that could get some big below the line recognition, also missed here. Apparently it didn't work with the Visual Effects Branch. Here are the final ten:
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Godzilla
Guardians of the Galaxy
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Interstellar
Maleficent
Night at the Museum: The Secret Tomb
Transformers: Age of Extinction
X-Men: Days of Future Past
Here are my predictions in light of this news:
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Guardians of the Galaxy
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Interstellar
Transformers: Age of Extinction
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