Saturday, February 27, 2010

Undeserving Best Picture Oscars- The biggest upsets

Most of the Oscar best picture buzz has focused on an ex-spouse face-off between 'Avatar' and 'The Hurt Locker,' but the instant runoff system that will decide the winner among this year's nominees could make way for a surprise 'Inglourious Basterds' win.

It wouldn't be the first time the Academy awarded a 'best picture' that wasn't widely considered the best. Here are some of the bigger "Best Picture" upsets in Oscar history. Vote on if they were worthy winners or should have stayed in their seats.


Won-1977- Rocky
Should Have Won- TAXI DRIVER



1991-Won-Dances With Wolves
Should Have Won- GOODFELLAS



1981-Won-Ordinary People
Should Have Won- RAGING BULL




1995- Won-Forrest Gump
Should Have Won- SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION



2006-Won-Crash
Should Have Won- BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN


2003-Won-Chicago
Should Have Won- THE PIANIST or THE HOURS




1999-Won-Shakespeare in Love
Should Have Won- SAVING PRIVATE RYAN



2003-Won-LOTR- Return of the King
Should Have Won- MYSTIC RIVER



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