2006-10-12 02:11:18 · 12 answers · asked by Bobby J 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
I really hope so, it's been a long time coming.
"Raging Bull" - 1981
"Goodfellas" - 1991
"Age of Innocence" - 1994
"Gangs of New York - 2003
"The Aviator" - 2005
All nominated, but no Oscar.
Beside those above that were nominated, don't forget:
"Taxi Driver", "Cape Fear", "The Color of Money", "Bringing Out The Dead"
He has been a prolific force in motion pictures, it would be nice if he was recognised as such by he's peers.
2006-10-12 02:12:43 · answer #1 · answered by Yellowstonedogs 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Whoever said it's a ripoff is an idiot. The oscar would be for 'Best Director', thus making the plot (ripoff or not) a largely (but not entirely) insignificant factor.
Besides, Scorsese never even saw the original. This film is incredible, whether it is a copy or not, and I do hope it wins an Oscar. And yes, I've seen the entire Infernal Affairs trilogy, and people should bless the fact that such great plot concepts are coming into western cinema from the east. It's not like it replaces the Infernal Affairs film, but rather stands beside it.
2006-10-14 01:21:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have noticed that actors/directors often win Oscars for films that are not necessarily their best work. The reason for this is that they know that person should have won an Oscar, and they're coming to the end of their career and so they just give them one anyway. Personally, I think Scorsese should have got his Oscar years ago. He was younger and less experienced and still making great films and so his earlier films are more worthy in my opinion.
2006-10-12 02:15:17 · answer #3 · answered by Wafflebox 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Defiantely not - RIP OFF.
Internal Affairs, the original Hong Kong movie The Departed has ripped off is much better anyway.
I'm not saying he doesn't deserve an OSCAR for what he has achieved in films but just not for The Departed.
2006-10-12 02:24:08 · answer #4 · answered by bagmouss 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I really hope so, he's a great director and deserves to win. He's made so many fantastic films and it's sad he's lost out. He's a real talent that should finally be recognized.
2006-10-13 05:32:33 · answer #5 · answered by Joeyjo75 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope not...the oscar should go to the original version called "Infernal Affairs". Now That was a fantastic movie.
2006-10-12 02:14:54 · answer #6 · answered by Ink 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably not, if you look at the other films that it would have to compete with this year. I do not believe Departed is the best directed of them all.
2006-10-12 02:13:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should, but if he does, it would be a "pity"/"about-time to prove that we are a serious organization" type of situation. If not for this, he has a better chance of winning "Rear of the Year".
2006-10-12 05:18:33 · answer #8 · answered by mobileuser.00218902 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hope so, cos he deserved 1 for goodfellas, (which is the greatest gangster movie ever, so so so much better than the godfather) and its about time his genius was recognised!
2006-10-12 04:05:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, Mr. Eastwood is releasing a film that is not only a historical epic but also fiercely Pro-American so...............
No he won't
2006-10-12 03:52:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋