Juno was an average indy movie of no better quality than Garden State or the Battle of Shaker Heights. I have no idea how it was nominated. Michael Clayton was an average movie that was carried by the acting of Clooney and the guy from Batman Begins (forgot his name).
There Will Be Blood and No Country for Old Men were excellent vehicles for the talents of the actors and directors of the movie’s, but they lacked a message that stuck with you. The best movie of the year, I believe, was 3:10 to Yuma. The acting was on par with the two aforementioned movies, but the movie had a uplifting theme, i.e. redemption.
Rent the original Glen Ford version. Much, much better
Rent the original Glen Ford version. Much, much better