Why didn't Cate Blanchett recieve an Academy Award? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

galadriel'smaiden · 02-19-2003, 03:31 PM

I thought Cate Blanchett did an awesome job in FOTR. He voice is smooth and creepy, and so.......Elven! Just tell me weter you agree, I'd appreciate it!

eleanor_niphredil · 02-19-2003, 03:38 PM

Actualy, I think that Cates acting left something to be desired, room for improvement. Not that I could do better...

Peri · 02-19-2003, 03:40 PM

Cate was perfect as Galadriel. Her voice, her appearance, her acting...everything. But the problem I feel is that her role was very stiff. It didn't really call for her to show a lot of emotion (with the exception of Frodo offering her the ring). I think people go more on an actor(tress)'s ability to really move their audience; and Galadriel just didn't have that effect.

dunadan_aragorn · 02-19-2003, 03:47 PM

Uh christina, I dont really agree, but thats just me.

Legolas · 02-19-2003, 03:48 PM

Conspiracy.[ February 19, 2003: Message edited by: Legolas ]

Gorwingel · 02-19-2003, 03:57 PM

Just simply too small of a role, that is basically why she would not, and should not get nominated. I have never heard of someone getting the academy award for being on screen for about 5 minutes or less. Even though she was on for longer during FOTR.

Meela · 02-19-2003, 04:08 PM

why would she ever? hardly a starring role. i mean, in ttt she was like 5th on the credits list and she had 1 line

Vardadurwen · 02-19-2003, 05:45 PM

Yes, it's true that she really didn't have that big of a role in the movie. But I thought she did really well. It's too bad her role wasn't bigger, because then she would maybe have received more recognition...but then that would have been messing with the book more than has already been done...and I don't think that would have been worth it!

Diamond18 · 02-19-2003, 07:37 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> I have never heard of someone getting the academy award for being on screen for about 5 minutes or less. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Judi Dench, Shakespeare in Love.

Faye Took · 02-19-2003, 07:59 PM

Hmm I don't think she should have recieved one. She did do a wonderful job, but like everyone said, her role wasn't that big.

MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie · 02-20-2003, 01:29 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Why didn't Cate Blanchett recieve an Academy Award? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>She didn't deserve any! Or maybe it's because of the Stonecutters- no, wait, that was the oscars. No, but really as others have said, her role wasn't that big. And besides that, not everyone thinks she did a perfect job, myself included. I really don't think she that great of an actress as Galadriel. And you'd also have to look at the competition she would be facing if they decided to nominate her.

Phrim · 02-20-2003, 10:27 AM

Personally, I think the "Galadriel goes cuckoo" scene is one of the worst in the movie. Probably not Cate's part for the most part, but that scene was *way* overdone, it should have been a much more subtle thing, and not the subject of those goofy special effects.On the other hand, I think that the scene where Galadriel was reading the Fellowship's thoughts was very well done. But certainly not enough for an Academy nod in any case.

Finiel · 02-20-2003, 10:39 AM

Cate was great in portraying Galadriel. But her role was not 'human' enough. I mean her role did not have human emotions, she was a very 'holy' person/elf in the movie. And the movie concentrated more on the adventure of the story and it did not emphasize on her (cate blanchett) character's feelings, opinions, personality---you know, 'person' stuff. And I think the academy goes for those kinds of acting.i think they prefer the realism of the character. I can't explain it(if anybody of you can't understand me). Its in the tip of my tongue... whatever... Correct me if I'm wrong, but I haven't heard of an actor/actress nominated for their skill in acting in a 'fantasy' movie (i.e. Star Wars; LOTR; Dune; Harry Potter; Dungeons & Dragons).

NAri Brassbow · 02-22-2003, 05:53 PM

i'll tell you why it's because the award people and my dad are idiots

Gorwingel · 02-22-2003, 08:45 PM

I know about Judi Dench, but I recall that she was in Shakesphere in Love for 15 minutes, not 5. I still don't think Galadriel's role was large enough to merit any awards, but it was performed wonderfully.[ February 22, 2003: Message edited by: Gorwingel ]

dunadan_aragorn · 03-06-2003, 05:12 PM

Whatever, I thought Cate was a liittle too creepy, like in laine anime's lotr in 2 hours "Weeeeeeeeellllllcoooooooommmmeee toooooooooLooooorriiiiiiieeeeeennnnnnn....."

02-19-2003, 03:31 PM	#1
galadriel'smaiden Haunting Spirit Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Vilnius Posts: 73	Why didn't Cate Blanchett recieve an Academy Award? I thought Cate Blanchett did an awesome job in FOTR. He voice is smooth and creepy, and so.......Elven! Just tell me weter you agree, I'd appreciate it! __________________ "For God's sake Ed, just take the stupid call!" said Justin. "Hello, Mum, I'm on stage," said Ed casually. "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRGGGGGH!" screamed Justin.

02-19-2003, 03:38 PM	#2
eleanor_niphredil Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: england Posts: 805	Actualy, I think that Cates acting left something to be desired, room for improvement. Not that I could do better... __________________ Here I am, brain the size of a planet, and they ask me to spend my time on this forum. And by the way, for any of you turning into a penguin, stop it. ~* I am Pippin took in the Female Fellowship*~

02-19-2003, 03:40 PM	#3
Peri Wight Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Rivendell Posts: 124	Cate was perfect as Galadriel. Her voice, her appearance, her acting...everything. But the problem I feel is that her role was very stiff. It didn't really call for her to show a lot of emotion (with the exception of Frodo offering her the ring). I think people go more on an actor(tress)'s ability to really move their audience; and Galadriel just didn't have that effect. __________________ "Ah, but I'll begowk ye there!" cried the gentleman. "Play me false, and I'll play you cunning."

02-19-2003, 03:47 PM	#4
dunadan_aragorn Wight Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: the bowels of Moria Posts: 105	Uh christina, I dont really agree, but thats just me. __________________ Allia Octa Est, The Die is Cast -Julius Ceaser

02-19-2003, 03:48 PM	#5
Legolas A Northern Soul Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Valinor Posts: 1,847	Conspiracy.<p>[ February 19, 2003: Message edited by: Legolas ] __________________ ...take counsel with thyself, and remember who and what thou art.

02-19-2003, 03:57 PM	#6
Gorwingel Beholder of the Mists Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Somewhere in the Northwest... for now Posts: 1,419	Just simply too small of a role, that is basically why she would not, and should not get nominated. I have never heard of someone getting the academy award for being on screen for about 5 minutes or less. Even though she was on for longer during FOTR. __________________ Wanted - Wonderfully witty quote that consists of pure brilliance

02-19-2003, 04:08 PM	#7
Meela Denethor's True Love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood. With Thranduil... swoon Posts: 2,049	why would she ever? hardly a starring role. i mean, in ttt she was like 5th on the credits list and she had 1 line __________________ 'The Hobbit' 1st impressions: 1. Thorin is hot... Oh god, I fancy a dwarf. 2. Thranduil is hotter. 3. Is that... Figwit! 4. Does Elijah Wood never age? 2nd: It's all about Fili & Kili, really. 3rd: BARD! OMG, Bard.

02-19-2003, 05:45 PM	#8
Vardadurwen Wight Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 102	Yes, it's true that she really didn't have that big of a role in the movie. But I thought she did really well. It's too bad her role wasn't bigger, because then she would maybe have received more recognition...but then that would have been messing with the book more than has already been done...and I don't think that would have been worth it! __________________ 'In this phial,' she said, 'is caught the light of Earendil's star....May it be a light to you in dark places, when all other lights go out...' - Galadriel 'Now there's an eye-opener and no mistake!' - Samwise Gamgee

02-19-2003, 07:37 PM	#9
Diamond18 Eidolon of a Took Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: my own private fantasy world Posts: 3,460	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> I have never heard of someone getting the academy award for being on screen for about 5 minutes or less. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Judi Dench, <I>Shakespeare in Love</I>. __________________ All shall be rather fond of me and suffer from mild depression.

02-19-2003, 07:59 PM	#10
Faye Took Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 343	Hmm I don't think she should have recieved one. She did do a wonderful job, but like everyone said, her role wasn't that big. __________________ Dream-of the ones who came before. They are calling from across a distant shore. My Blog

02-20-2003, 01:29 AM	#11
MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 573	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Why didn't Cate Blanchett recieve an Academy Award? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>She didn't deserve any! Or maybe it's because of the Stonecutters- no, wait, that was the oscars. No, but really as others have said, her role wasn't that big. And besides that, not everyone thinks she did a perfect job, myself included. I really don't think she that great of an actress as Galadriel. And you'd also have to look at the competition she would be facing if they decided to nominate her. __________________ Do Not Touch -Willie

02-20-2003, 10:27 AM	#12
Phrim Haunting Spirit Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 72	Personally, I think the "Galadriel goes cuckoo" scene is one of the worst in the movie. Probably not Cate's part for the most part, but that scene was way overdone, it should have been a much more subtle thing, and not the subject of those goofy special effects.<P>On the other hand, I think that the scene where Galadriel was reading the Fellowship's thoughts was very well done. But certainly not enough for an Academy nod in any case.

02-20-2003, 10:39 AM	#13
Finiel Haunting Spirit Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: somewhere in the tropics Posts: 69	Cate was great in portraying Galadriel. But her role was not 'human' enough. I mean her role did not have human emotions, she was a very 'holy' person/elf in the movie.<BR>And the movie concentrated more on the adventure of the story and it did not emphasize on her (cate blanchett) character's feelings, opinions, personality---you know, 'person' stuff. And I think the academy goes for those kinds of acting.i think they prefer the realism of the character. <P>I can't explain it(if anybody of you can't understand me). Its in the tip of my tongue... whatever... <P>Correct me if I'm wrong, but I haven't heard of an actor/actress nominated for their skill in acting in a 'fantasy' movie (i.e. Star Wars; LOTR; Dune; Harry Potter; Dungeons & Dragons). __________________ "The night has a thousand eyes, And the day but one; Yet the light of a bright world dies when day is done. The mind has a thousand eyes, And the heart but one; Yet the light of a whole life dies when love is done."-- F.W. Bourdillon

02-22-2003, 05:53 PM	#14
NAri Brassbow Pile O'Bones Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: PA Posts: 24	i'll tell you why it's because the award people and my dad are idiots __________________ Beorn came crashing down upon the orcs like waves born upon the wings of a great strom.

02-22-2003, 08:45 PM	#15
Gorwingel Beholder of the Mists Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Somewhere in the Northwest... for now Posts: 1,419	I know about Judi Dench, but I recall that she was in <I>Shakesphere in Love</I> for 15 minutes, not 5.<BR>I still don't think Galadriel's role was large enough to merit any awards, but it was performed wonderfully.<p>[ February 22, 2003: Message edited by: Gorwingel ] __________________ Wanted - Wonderfully witty quote that consists of pure brilliance

03-06-2003, 05:12 PM	#16
dunadan_aragorn Wight Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: the bowels of Moria Posts: 105	Whatever, I thought Cate was a liittle too creepy, like in laine anime's lotr in 2 hours "Weeeeeeeeellllllcoooooooommmmeee toooooooooLooooorriiiiiiieeeeeennnnnnn....." __________________ Allia Octa Est, The Die is Cast -Julius Ceaser