The beginning was not too smooth.
Those in charge of the Academy appealed to the 18-24 demographic in the cheapest possible way: Justin Bieber.
Billy Crystal dressed up as Tintin, which I sort of find an insult to the film, since it was not nominated for Best Animated Film.
The only funny line I find from the introduction was Billy Crystal saying, "Why can't you two get along?" to Harry and Voldemort, an idea I agree with criticizing Rawling for oversimplifying Harry Potter's plot.
Crystal began with some "Chapter 11 theatre" remarks before making fun of James Earl Jones awkwardly
The awards began with the first major upset of the night that set the pace for at least the beginning of the ceremony:
Hugo beat the Tree of Life for Best Cinematography. Praise and zoom ins on Marty dominated the scene. Same with Best Art Direction.
The previews for Best Makeup were great really getting you immersed in the process.
Angus Wall and Kirk Baxter kept it short as they seemed legitimately to not know what to say as they did not think they would win. They did not forgetting to praise Rooney Mara, Steven Zailian, David Fincher and more and did so with confidence.
The Academy has to stop spoiling films i.e. the murderer of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.
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