British-made films highlighted at 2018 Oscars

The 90th Academy Awards ceremony presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) is almost here. In no time the best pictures will be revealed to the world. This is one of the most expected ceremonies worldwide not only in the filmmaking industry but also among ordinary viewers and film lovers. People look forward to learning who is the best in 2018 to appreciate and enjoy just the most fascinating pictures in the film industry.

Even though the ceremony is traditionally held in the US, this year there are six British films that were highlighted and nominated for Oscars in 2018. Some of them have only one nomination, while others lay claims to as much as eight! In this article, you will learn a little about each of these British masterpieces to know which ones to add to your must-watch list.

Dunkirk

This is a fact-based story of the World War II. The story tells about the awful captive positions of British and Allied troops at the beaches of Dunkirk. While soldiers in a fear struggle to protect hundreds and thousands of people, the brave RAF providers stand to cover for small boats sailing so close to Britain.

While this is the second best film of 2017, the Guardian says that the film “left me cold”. However, as experts from Red Rock Entertainment film financing company remind, Dunkirk has already won the Best Sound nomination at BAFTA Film Award and Christopher Nolan won the Best Director nomination by AACTA International Award. AFI Awards has already named it Movie of the Year in 2018. It also has eight nominations for Oscars in Cinematography, Directing, Film Editing, Music (Original Score), Producing Design, Sound Editing, and Sound Mixing.

The bottom line is that Dunkirk by Christopher Nolan is definitely worth your attention, especially if you’re waiting for the release of War Above The Trenches.

Three billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri

The film of a personal tragedy that only a mother can survive. It’s a story of Mildred whose daughter was raped and murdered; and while the police lie dormant, the mother decides to affect. She rents three billboards outside of the city, to appeal to the police.

The impeccable performance of Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, and Sam Rockwell directed by Martin McDonagh provided seven nominations at AMPAS’ ceremony, namely Actor in a Supporting Role (for both Harrelson and Rockwell), Actress in a Leading Role, Film Editing, Music (Original Score), and Writing (Original Screenplay).

The film has already received approval of the 93% of the audience and an average rating of 8.5/10. Red Rock Entertainment film experts say that films with such ratings definitely worth attention of yours.

Darkest Hour

One of the most significant British politicians is depicted in one of the worst periods for the country. Darkest Hour is about Winston Churchill and the tough choices he had to make at the beginning of his career when France fell, and the German invasion of Britain was looming.

The impeccable Golden Globe-winning performance of Gary Oldman brought this film five nominations for Oscars in Picture, Actor, Production Design, Cinematography, Makeup and Hairstyling, and Costume Design.

Some reviews say that this is a story of “the woman behind a very great man” while others describe the film as “a thriller, skilfully woven out of events to which we all know the ending”. What will be the Darkest Hour to you?

The Post

The top-secret Pentagon Papers get into the hands of Washington Post. And this is where the psychological play and doubts come to light when the first major newspaper female publisher (Meryl Streep) is arguing with the executive editor (Tom Hanks). This is a story by Stephen Spielberg — one of the greatest directors in the film history of all times. However, you will be surprised to know that it has only two nominations: for Picture and Actress.

The star cast and world-famous director must have given this film top places at all awarding ceremonies, yet Golden Globe gave none to The Post. The film has already received a lot of critics for its every aspect. However, to each his own. Don’t rely on the opinions of others and watch The Post as open-minded as possible.

Victoria & Abdul

A biographical comedy-drama tells about the real-life relationship between Queen Victoria and her servant Abdul (a Muslim from India). This film is based on an eponymously-named book by Shrabani Basu who tells about a great friendship between n a lively young man and a bored monarch.

This film is nominated for Costume Design and Makeup and Hairstyling because the 19th-century dresses and bright Indian gowns could not be left unnoticed by the Academy.

If you are in love with light British humour that interlaces with deep and insightful ideas, then you should watch Victoria & Abdul at any cost.

Loving Vincent

This is the first feature-length animated film in the world that has been painted with oil. Loving Vincent tells the story of Vincent van Gogh, then an unknown artist, today one of the greatest painters in the world. His death is still wrapped in a shroud of mystery, and the film is trying to uncover it.

Loving Vincent is nominated for Short Film. This is the second nomination for Hugh Welchman, the director. He already got his Oscar for Short Film in 2007 for Peter & the Wolf.

The most well-known newspapers called the film “astonishing”, “… turning into a masterpiece in its own right”, and “I’ve never experienced anything like this before”. This bewildering masterpiece cannot be expressed with words because oil is much more than words. Just watch the trailer to sense the grace of this 94-minute oils.