Oscars 2012

Contender Reviews

1. 

   The Descendants: Telluride Film Review

   This nuanced look at a man dealing with the imminent death of his wife turns the miraculous trick of possibly being even funnier than it is moving, writes THR's Todd McCarthy.

2. 

   Albert Nobbs: Telluride Film Review

   Glenn Close, who co-produced and co-wrote the Rodrigo Garcia-helmed project, stars as a woman who dresses as a man in order to make a living in late 19th century Ireland.

3. 

   Moneyball: Toronto Review

   Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill make an unlikely comedy team as they play real-life characters who revolutionized the way big-league baseball people look at their sport.

4. 

   Shame: Film Review

   Director Steve McQueen's second feature film will stir audiences and critics with Michael Fassbender's scorching portrayal of a sex addict.