Variety have posted the first trailer for the Weinstein film, Big Eyes. Based on the true story of Margaret Keane (Amy Adams) and her husband, Walter (Christophe Waltz), the film tells the story of the artist who painted portraits of young children with big eyes.
Big Eyes is directed by Tim Burton and will be released on Christmas Day. Adams is tipped to earn a Best Actress nomination for the role.
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Technical nominations ought to be easy to get – Tim Burton’s films almost always show up there. With TWC behind this, I’m expecting it to overperform, even with Burton not being the Academy’s cup of tea.
Yeah, having watched the trailer a second time {which, I know, is not always a reliable perception of the movie} I can’t help but feel this won’t fair too well. And I want to like this. I want to love this. And I am not saying it won’t be good. Or great. The platform for Amy Adams is clear to see, but is this going to grip the voters enough with all the heavyweights in contention this year? Would this movie do well on any given year? I hope I am wrong, but I cannot see much further than a Best Actress nod for Adams. And that is not guaranteed…
Whoa! This looks like another wonderful acting class from Amy Adams, and also I’m glad that Tim Burton directed this, instead of another mess with Johnny Depp. Definitely looking foward to see this!
I can’t help myself. Sorry. Here’s a list of movies that could’ve been nominated for Best Picture instead of PHILOMENA:
INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS
BEFORE MIDNIGHT
BLUE JASMINE
FRUITVALE STATION
FRANCES HA
MUD
BLUE IS THE WARMEST COLOR
THE SPECTACULAR NOW
THE GREAT BEAUTY
THE WORLD’S END
PRISONERS
ALL IS LOST
RUSH
THE PAST
SHORT TERM 12
SPRING BREAKERS
THE GRANDMASTER
STORIES WE TELL
Hell, even other “safe” movies would’ve been acceptable, like ENOUGH SAID, AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY or SAVING MR. BANKS.
Let’s re-phrase so you can understand my initial point. BIG EYES is potentially this year’s BLIND SIDE. A safe, pleasant movie that appeals primarily to an older crowd (i.e. the kind of people that make up the majority of the Academy).
Did you think that it was worthy of a Best Picture nomination? Out of all the great movies released last year? Did it deserve a nod over INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS, BEFORE MIDNIGHT, BLUE JASMINE, FRUITVALE STATION or FRANCES HA? Never mind, I’m just gonna stop myself now.
I love Philomena and i am 21 years old
Its a very light movie, and Adams will definitely get in because her character is so sympathetic. The main problem with the film is Waltz’s performance, which goes to comically over-the-top levels in the second half. After the screening I was sure Adams will get in on likability alone, and since its a Weinstein I’m pretty sure this will fit comfortably into this year’s Philomena slot, otherwise known as the “nice movie” that your aunt really loves but that we’ll look back on 10 years from now and say “Really? THAT was a Best Picture nominee?”
It looks too funny for my liking. I know Ed Wood was funny but that was because it was a comedy. I was expecting a drama from this. Anyone think Waltz could land another supporting nom especially since it is a weak category this year?
Other than the aforementioned quote “You don’t even know what the truth is!”—this trailer doesn’t really show much range from Amy Adams. And I’d like to think that is because of the trailer–hence–not enough info to judge.