Dark Knight & Hellboy II Remain in Makeup Race

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Dark Knight & Hellboy II Remain in Makeup Race

January 6, 2009

ComingSoon.net reports that both The Dark Knight and Hellboy II: The Golden Army are two of the seven films remaining in competition in the Makeup category for the 81st Academy Awards®. On Saturday, January 17, all members of the Academy's Makeup Branch will be invited to view 10-minute excerpts from each of the seven shortlisted films. Following the screenings, members will vote to nominate three films for final Oscar consideration.

You can view all seven films here!

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Posted by: StupidWhales on January 7, 2009 at 00:39:17

Sweet. Hopefully one wins. It doesn't matter to me which one, i'm a big fan of both movies

Posted by: Gambit is Cajun on January 7, 2009 at 00:50:12

oh man what happened to ironman?
that kinda sucks

Posted by: matt 2 on January 7, 2009 at 00:52:59

Iron Man called for award winning make up? I think not.

Posted by: JesusFreak89 on January 7, 2009 at 00:58:44

Gambit is Cajun, I think you're thinking of the visual effects category.

I think Two-Face and the Joker warrant a make-up nomination for TDK.

Posted by: Wildsyde7 on January 7, 2009 at 01:01:57

Posted by: JesusFreak89 on January 7, 2009 at 00:58:44

Gambit is Cajun, I think you're thinking of the visual effects category.

I think Two-Face and the Joker warrant a make-up nomination for TDK.

Two-Face was mainly CGI and Joker was grease paint and prosthetic scars, not that staggering. If you haven't already, watch Hellboy 2, not for the story cuz it was semi-lame, but for the visual fx (i.e. Make-Up). I'm telling ya, it'll be Hellboy whether we like it or not.

Posted by: IRON FIST F****** on January 7, 2009 at 01:14:31

@yopi
Even though TDK kicked ass, I think The Visitor was the best film I've seen this year. I mean last year.

And fanger, there is nothing wrong with classic style films. And I'm not an old guy, I'm 19.

Posted by: Eric on January 7, 2009 at 01:18:22

So in this category, any ****ty movie can win as long as it had real good make-up?
I'm not sure what's to be nominated for make-up in TDK, though it was a great movie, but Hellboy was an irrelevant tragedy, regardless of it's Henson-ism.

Posted by: Wildsyde7 on January 7, 2009 at 01:23:20

Posted by: Eric on January 7, 2009 at 01:18:22

So in this category, any ****ty movie can win as long as it had real good make-up?
I'm not sure what's to be nominated for make-up in TDK, though it was a great movie, but Hellboy was an irrelevant tragedy, regardless of it's Henson-ism.

Answer: Yes, you pretty much hit the nail on the head there, Eric. Even though it was a sub-par movie, it's VFX were ground breaking as some of that technology didn't exist before that movie was made. Gives me some hope for the Hobbit, when it finally comes out.

Posted by: Pancho Villa on January 7, 2009 at 01:56:57

Bull**** the so Overrated film of the year... Come on people

Posted by: i Human on January 7, 2009 at 02:14:53

Make up that's a good race both should be nominated! Both had badass make up!

Posted by: Boxcar Willy on January 7, 2009 at 02:15:12

Have you people seen Maggie Gyllenhall in Dark Knight? No way in hell does that deserve best make-up!

Hellboy had many more characters, it clearly deserves the nod in this category at least.

Posted by: Movie Fan on January 7, 2009 at 02:22:28

Hellboy II deserves more than The Dark Knight. The Joker make-up its not that impressive. So its Two-Face if they win.

But Guillermo`s fantasy movies are like George Lucas. There are a lot special effects but actors are in some alien costume and these looks real.

Posted by: Farzan on January 7, 2009 at 02:40:15

As much as The Dark Knight is the better film, Hellboy II is still damn entertaining. I think Hellboy II should take this award. Their werent that many special effects in The Dark Knight and Hellboy II has some vibrant yet detailed effects. The troll market scene was so nicely done. Del Toro deserves this award in my opinon.

Posted by: hgdfhyfd on January 7, 2009 at 02:51:10

TDK is over rated by a long shot

Posted by: In your Face.. two face that is!!! on January 7, 2009 at 03:04:13

Everyone needs to get off of The Dark knight's jock...... and get on the Hulk's... it's bigger!

Posted by: Short Round on January 7, 2009 at 03:46:10

Why is it even a race? Hellboy II by a mile.

Anyone with good sense can clearly see that the make-up done in Hellboy II is vastly superior to TDK.

Like "In your face..." says; get off TDK's jock. You people (the spastic level fans) have suckled its ball sack dust dry.

Posted by: TerreF15 on January 7, 2009 at 03:53:20

i hope TDK gets it but there only like one thing that the makeup will notice, is the joker which is a very good job but hellboy has more makeup art.

Posted by: 'Super' Steve on January 7, 2009 at 03:58:15

Hellboy II was funny as Hell. It should win the makeup FX Oscar.

"You will learn to obey me, follow protocol and stay fockused at all times.' - Johann Krauss

Posted by: LOLWTFROFLCOPTER on January 7, 2009 at 04:09:14

Hellboy II deserves over TDK. But let's face it, Benjamin Button is guaranteed to take it.

Posted by: reek on January 7, 2009 at 05:37:05

Once again the academy has completely missed the mark. The award should go to Quantum of Solace. Some less observant viewers have not noticed that Judy Dench is a dude. Without make-up he looks like an elderly Phillip Seymore Hoffman. In the Bond Movies he looks almost like a woman (maybe 65-70%). Those guys are F'n geniuses.

Posted by: Tatious on January 7, 2009 at 05:58:00

IMO of those two I would say Hellboy II deserves the win, no matter what you thought of the film I cant see how any can say that the plethora of monsters in Hellboy II didnt look absolutely stunning. While I love The Dark Knight I agree with whats been said, it was just white and red facepaint... Granted used to devastating effect, but the so too was its use in The Crow.

Posted by: sharkboy on January 7, 2009 at 06:26:43

this coming from a tdk fanboy...this one is benjamin buttons.

Posted by: Mr. Hyde on January 7, 2009 at 06:56:11

When it comes to the two superhero films, TDK and HB2, HB2 should win this. It doesn't even need the myriad of all the other fantasy creatures featured in the film to win. Hell, the work done to create Abe Sapien alone should clinch this category.

Posted by: Frozone on January 7, 2009 at 07:52:29

As much as I'm a fan of TDK, I think that particular award belongs to either Benjamin Button or Hellboy II. Probably more Benjamin Button.

And whoever mentioned Iron Man need to seriously watch REAL movies before assuming it deserves any kind of recognition beyond a worthless People's Choice or MTV Movie Award for best trailer - or more likely "best fan's butt-kissing in order to make them forget about the basics of cinema and enjoy an overrated shallow ride".

Posted by: Nerf Herder on January 7, 2009 at 08:07:15

My hatred for Dark Knight aside, I really liked the Two-Face make-up and I thought it was very well done. The Joker make-up in my opinion was crap. That being said, with ALL the make-up in Hellboy II how can they even compair the two ?

Hellboy wins hands down in my opinion.

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