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GATHER ROUND! Bafta nominees announced.

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KatherineMumsnet · 08/01/2016 11:38

YES, film fans, Bafta have announced their 2016 nominees.

Take a look at the list, here: www.mumsnet.com/film/bafta-2016-the-nominees

What do you all reckon? Any surprises? Have your fave films made the list?

GATHER ROUND! Bafta nominees announced.
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wigglesrock · 08/01/2016 12:28

I'm really surprised Brooklyn isn't up for best picture overall. I've seen Spotlight and Bridge of Spies - Spotlight was brilliant, Bridge of Spies not so much but Brooklyn knocked the socks off both of them imo. Although I'm not really sure Julie Walters deserved the Best Supporting Actress nod, Jane Brennan who played the mum I thought was much better in a smaller role especially in two particular scenes.

I think Rachel McAdams should have got a nod for Spotlight - everyone in it was good but I found her very natural in a less showy part.

RaskolnikovsGarret · 08/01/2016 13:27

As the beautiful Eddie Redmayne is up there, I am content.

StillDrSethHazlittMD · 08/01/2016 13:45

Having seen all the Best Actress performances, while I can "get" what people say about Brie Larson, I think Maggie Smith's performance in Lady in the Van was the best, most layered performance of the year.

In terms of Best Actor, Damon and Fassbender were good but far from being exceptional - Redmayne and DiCaprio were both leagues ahead. I'd edge it for DiCaprio, purely on the basis that Redmayne's role is the sort of role that as long as it was competently played, whoever was cast would have been nominated.

sneakyhobbitses · 08/01/2016 14:46

I haven't seen The Revenant, The Big Short or Spotlight - very excited for them though.

Didn't care for Brooklyn. Surprised there was no nomination for Jennifer Lawrence in Joy - I know the film's not done massively well but she was brilliant in it.

Really hoping Leo is as amazing as the critics are saying and sweeps everything this awards season - as StillDrSethHazlittMD says, Eddie Redmayne's portrayal, whilst good, was something any competent actor could have pulled off, and the whole thing is a bit Oscar-baity (but it is Tom Hooper I suppose...)

TrionicLettuce · 08/01/2016 15:00

Where are all the other categories MN? Here's a complete list of nominees.

I'm hoping Ex Machina does well. Tough to watch but it is excellent. I'm especially hoping Alex Garland gets British debut.

John Seale absolutely deserves the BAFTA for cinematography. In fact the Mad Max crew should also get the sound, production design, editing and visual effects awards too IMO.

PirateSmile · 08/01/2016 18:15

Nothing at all for Suffragette...

TheFear · 08/01/2016 18:44

I've seen The revenant, it's a very tough watch, not an enjoyable experience. I can see why it's received lots of nominations but honestly I found it very difficult to sit through and wouldn't recommend it to anyone unless they have a very strong constitution!

CormoranStrike · 08/01/2016 21:07

I haven't seen all of the films.

I agree with Maggir Smith nomination, she was amazing and there was not a hint of the Dowager Duchess in there, which is a way I measure of an actor can act.

And in that vein, Eddie Redmayne just played himself in the Danish Girl, with more simpering, so not for me.

FinestGrundyTurkey · 08/01/2016 21:40

As soon as I saw the Lady in the Van I thought Maggie for all the awards going Smile

EachandEveryone · 09/01/2016 09:21

I thought Syria a Love Story was brilliant and I'd like to see the director win in the best newcomer section.

SaigonSaigon · 10/01/2016 00:10

The Revenant is the main contender for film, director and Actor for me. A breathtaking piece of work. Definately hard to watch at times & I felt I'd run a marathon after watching it, but my, a modern day Lawrence of Arabia

gailforce1 · 10/01/2016 22:15

On Channel 5 now - anyone else watching?

EachandEveryone · 10/01/2016 22:19

Yes I'm recording so I can fast forward bits

gailforce1 · 10/01/2016 22:27

Hmmm think you may be fast forwarding quite a lot!

EachandEveryone · 10/01/2016 22:52

Jacks going on abit but he is quite funny. What are these awards anyway?

gailforce1 · 10/01/2016 23:21

Just what I was wondering! Waiting to see which current films receive awards but might just give up and go and have a bath!!

EachandEveryone · 11/01/2016 00:09

Oh I've found it very funny. The usual back slapping but some good comedy.

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