Best Actress: Sandra Bullock, The Blind Side
Other nominees: Helen Mirren, The Last Station; Carey Mulligan, An Education; Gabourey Sidibe, Precious; Meryl Streep, Julie & Julia.
Sandra Bullock was under no one's Oscar 2010 radar a mere eight weeks ago. Then John Lee Hancock's sentimental family drama The Blind Side opened to lukewarm reviews and great box office. From then on, it was all about Bullock. Or almost. The vast majority of critics' groups ignored her when announcing their 2009 winners and runner-ups, but she and Meryl Streep tied for the Broadcast Film Critics Association's best actress award, Bullock was chosen the top moneymaking star of 2009, and she took home both the Golden Globe for best actress (drama) and the SAG Award for best actress.
Just as importantly, she received raves for her funny/touching speeches. And she has made a wildly successful comeback. And she looks and sounds like such a good trouper.
Not surprisingly, some say Sandra Bullock is as much a shoo-in at the Oscars as Christoph Waltz, Mo'Nique, and Jeff Bridges. We don't quite see it that way, though Bullock is certainly the odds-on favorite at this stage. The one who might possibly snatch the Oscar from Bullock's fingernails is Meryl Streep, the Oscar's most nominated performer and most frequent loser in the acting categories.
Streep has won kudos from critics for her portrayal of Julia Child in Julie & Julia, a movie that did quite well at the box office, too. She has also given some pretty good speeches, remembering her mother, global disasters, and all. So, expect Sandra Bullock to win, but don't be too surprised if Meryl Streep is called to ascend the podium.
Photo: The Blind Side (Ralph Nelson / Warner Bros.)
Sandy will likely win, I agree. Though I hope Meryl will win her third Oscar.
Oh yeah! Let's keep giving best to mediocrity and screw the best out of their rightful Awards–just because. While we're at it, let's all go out and buy a conscience because cockroaches have eaten ours!
Sandra Bulock! Sandra Bullock! Sandra Bullock!
Yea right! Against Meryl Streep…?????!!!!!
Sandra is definitely the shoo-in for the oscar this year. This was confirmed several weeks ago when The Blind Side was nominated for best picture.
technically speaking, meryl as julia was better, but the politics and numbers seem to align with bullock. I'd actually be surprised if someone either than sandra wins the oscar.
I say yes for sandra Bullok. There is areal determinetion in her way of acting. She is the best.
Yes, Yes, Yes to a Sandra Bullock Oscar win. She is fantastic!