More Awards for Cars
Ok, so Cars won the Golden Globes (see earlier report) - and yes, the Golden Globes awarded by the foreign press in Hollywood are frequently seen as indicator for the upcoming Oscars. But Cars also won another award, which is a great indicator on how positive critics in general reacted to the feature … the GOLDEN TOMATO award as best animated feature. The annual award, handed out by the popular website Rotten Tomatoes is based on the reviews by critics - but there is also a special awarded based on user ratings … just that is not yet decided.
I have to admit, though, that I am personally rather surprised about that outcome. While I thought Cars was a great movie from a technical point of view and the animation was incredible, I still can’t get over the fact, that all the time during the movie I thought: isn’t this the same story as the 1991 movie Doc Hollywood starring Michael J. Fox?? But then I have to admit none of the other animated features released in 2006 made me visit my movie theater. Your thoughts on the Cars - Doc Hollywood question?
January 23rd, 2007 at 4:05 pm
[...] The award season in Hollywood is in full swing … we already mentioned the Golden Globes and the Rotten Tomatoes and right now, just as I write these lines the nominations for the OSCAR are announced. But not all awards are connected to such a positive image. There are also the, in the meantime already infamous RAZZIES for the worst performances of the year, awarded on the day before the OSCAR-ceremony. Unfortunately this year Walt Disney Pictures is rather well represented in the field of nominations for the Razzies. [...]