Babel

The most international. The most overt political message. The one with the most complex storytelling. And yet, the film falls a little short of reaching all it’s lofty aspirations.

The Departed

The remake that blows the original out of the water. And Infernal Affairs was really good.

Letters from Iwo Jima

Clint Eastwood brings his perspective to a new topic, and gives us a different view of an important moment in history. And still manages to make it relevant today, even for people not in War. Brilliant work.

Little Miss Sunshine

The funny movie that also has something more. The easiest to love.

The Queen

The most intimate of the films. The personal side of a very public story.

Who will win : It really is any one’s guess, there are no favorites. If I had to choose, I would guess The Departed.

Who should win: My heart is with The Departed. But a win for Letters or The Queen would also be very deserved.