Branden, it was essentially like the LucasArts game, Secret Weapons Over Normandy with a little more character development. Yea, the dogfights were pretty cool, but I just couldn\'t stop focusing on that tacky music - - - again, like Secret Weapons Over Normandy, which is one of the best WWII dogfighter games ever made . . . for the original XBox at least. And, thanks for your comment - we are fueled by comments here!

Steven Spielberg for “War Horse”:

“I am thrilled with our multiple nominations for "The Help" and "War Horse." It is the first time that I have experienced two Best Picture nominations in the same year. One is a high honor. Two is humbling but very exciting. It is a tribute to all those who joined with Stacey Snider and our DreamWorks Studios team to develop and make these two films with stories that we passionately felt we had to make.” - Steven Spielberg

From Producer Kathleen Kennedy for “War Horse”:

"We are thrilled for the nominations War Horse has received and most of all thankful to have been working under the leadership of Steven Spielberg whose moral clarity, vision and sensitive handling of the Great War might serve in some small way to raise awareness of war's pointlessness." - Kathleen Kennedy

"I am deeply honored to have been nominated by the Academy for my work on Hugo. Every picture is a challenge, and this one­ where I was working with 3D, HD and Sacha Baron Cohen for the first time was no exception.
It¹s a wonderful feeling to know that you¹ve been recognized by the people in your industry. I congratulate my fellow nominees. It¹s an impressive list, and I'm in excellent company."
Martin Scorsese ­ Academy Award nominated in the Best Director and Best Picture categories for "HUGO"

"It's always a thrill to work with Marty and Thelma and collaborating with them was a labor of love. It was inspiring to compose within the world of Hugo. It's a great honor to be nominated by the Academy."
Howard Shore - Academy Award nomination in the Original Score category for "HUGO"

Today's nomination is a huge boost of encouragement for the hundreds of dedicated cast and crew that have created such a beautiful film. I am deeply proud of what we have achieved together and honored by the Academy with this recognition."

-Jennifer Yuh Nelson, Director, "Kung Fu Panda 2"

Gore Verbinski Statement - Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature Film for RANGO.

It is an incredible honor to be nominated this morning. We set out to do something different with RANGO, and this distinction is a testament to everyone who tirelessly dedicated themselves to creating our neurotic lizard. Rango was looking for an audience who shared his love of cinema and I’m humbled that he found one. It has been a remarkable journey, and one that I am grateful to share with our entire creative team, Paramount, and all of the virtuosos at Industrial, Light and Magic.

THE ARTIST

Bérénice Bejo (Nominee Actress in a Supporting Role)

I¹m overjoyed and filled with happiness. I can¹t believe that a year ago I was learning how to tap dance and today I am nominated for an Academy Award. It was a thrill to work on a project as ambitious as “The Artist” and I am happy to share this moment with our visionary director, Michel Hazanavicius.

Jean Dujardin (Nominee Actor in a Leading Role)

I am so grateful to the Academy for this recognition. I can’t help but stop and think about how incredible this journey has been. From filming on a Hollywood soundstage to the moment I received this wonderful news this morning, I’m so humbled to be amongst such distinguished and talented people. It is Michel’s beautiful film that has led me here today. I also share this with the brilliant cast and crew.

Michel Hazanavicius (Nominee Directing and Original Screenplay)

I am so honored for this nomination. Filming “The Artist” in Los Angeles was a dream come true, and to receive this recognition today is far beyond what I ever imagined. I couldn¹t have done this film without the incredible cast of actors and outstanding crew whose heart and souls were poured into this project.

Thomas Langmann (Nominee Best Picture)

I am very humbled by this morning¹s nominations. This must be how my father felt back in 1965 when he received his first Oscar nomination. “The Artist” was a labor of love from writer/director Michel Hazanavicius to pay homage to Hollywood, and to see all the love that the Academy has given it this morning is overwhelming.

Laurence Bennett (Nominee Art Direction - Production Design)

It is truly an honor to have the art direction of THE ARTIST recognized by the Academy.

In taking on the unique design opportunity that Michel's vision offered, we felt a tremendous responsibility to all the artists of early Hollywood. To spend months immersed in their world and their work was a gift to the entire design team--and our work was inspired, informed, and elevated immeasurably by what they taught us.

Robert Gould (Nominee Art Direction - Set Decoration)

I am honored to be nominated for a academy award for such a beautiful film that is love letter to Hollywood. Since I was born in Hollywood and second generation in the film business I went to work each day filled with enthusiasm. I am proud to contribute to something that shows gratitude to the business that has given my family and myself so much gratification.

Ludovic Bource (Nominee Music, Original Score)

I am humbled and over-joyed to learn of my Oscar nomination. Last week I came to Hollywood for the first time in my life, which in of itself, was a dream come true. I started playing the accordion when I was 8 years old, I wish I could go back in time at tell myself about today, the dream continues!

H-Man, I watched this the other night and I think your review nailed it, I too found it hard to be completely immersed in the story, because it was a very one-sided showing of the events, where pretty much anyone in Bush's circle was made a buffoon, at one point calling an intelligence officer a tool . . . things like that I thought would have been more believable had they really shown more of why the tools were moving . . . so to speak. The actors had me loving and hating them at all the right places, and that is all I ever ask, so they did a terrific job there.

I was not a frothing at the mouth conservative during this affair, but I was hardly in the Plame corner, but after seeing this film, it really did bring the human element to the forefront of HUMINT, and that aint all bad.

H-Man, can't wait for you to weigh in.

See, what we offer at iratefilms is a public service! Thanks for sharing J E. Next time read OUR review first and save yourself 2.5 hours.

bigrob, hopefully you will consider us before that site named after a food with an identity crisis :)