The 78th annual Academy Awards were host in 2006 and abide by the best films from the former yr in 2005 . Some of the films released that twelvemonth that could have been name , but were n’t , were : Constantine , An American Haunting , In Her shoe , andHouse of Wax . or else the motion-picture show that were praise and given the biggest nomination , that in the Best Picture family , were : Capote , Crash , Munich , Brokeback Mountain , andGood Night and Good Luck ..

Looking at this inclination now , there are a few nominees that have n’t aged well and probably did n’t merit the praise they received , and there are definitely a handful of other great films that should have been recognized .

Should Have Been: Hard Candy

This thriller starsEllen Pagein her breakout role , as well as Patrick Wilson . The pic , direct by first time characteristic movie director , David Slade , has been hold the most unnoted movie of the year , if not of all time .

The film did n’t do very well at box offices but was praised while making the rounds in the independent film fete circuit . Still , that praise did n’t translate into any significant commercial-grade winner and was very overtop by the Academy .

Should Have Been: Pride & Prejudice

This dramatic feature film photographic film is based on the Jane Austen novel by the same name and stars Keira Knightly and   Matthew Macfadyen as the well recognize character , Elizabeth Bennettand Mr. Darcy .

The film is very well executed and the performances are great . The picture show did very well at the corner office when it was resign and received a handful of nominations at the Academy Awards that twelvemonth , but was snubbed when it come to the biggest accolade of the night .

Should Have Been: Walk The Line

take the air the Linestars Reese Witherspoon and Joaquin Phoenix as country music stars June Carter Cash and Johnny Cash . The real biography beloved story between these iconic country Singer was epic and Witherspoon and Phoenix did a smart as a whip job portraying these people and tell their write up .

They were both nominated and won Oscars that year for their performances in this moving picture , yet the motion-picture show itself was n’t even view in the Best Picture class .

Nominated: Crash

Crashbeing constitute for and winning Best Picture at the 2006 Academy Awards has beena heavily debated decisionamongst fan and critic for years . The flick was ab initio praised by critics and a hit at the box part , but it has n’t age well .

It ’s been most criticize for oversimplify race dealings in Los Angeles , specially in more recent days and has actually become a moving picture deal to be something that misrepresents such important issues .

Should Have Been: Corpse Bride

This stop motion animate melodious from the idea of the expectant Tim Burton star the voices of Burton ’s usual favorites , Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter .

The motion-picture show did implausibly well at the box office , premiere at what could be moot the pinnacle of Burton ’s life history and his collaborations with Depp . The celluloid was also very well received by critic and was nominated for Best Animated Feature , but was left out of the big category , admit Best Picture .

Should Have Been: Brick

This Neo - noir mystery thriller wasRian Johnson ’s directorial debutand star Joseph Gordon - Levitt and Lukas Haas . The cinema make headway the Special Grand Jury dirty money at Sundance in 2005 and went on to do very well at the box office , considering it was made on such a small budget .

Despite the kudos from critics , the Academy drop this moving picture , which is a shame debate that this celluloid has go on to become a furore classic and Rian Johnson ’s vocation has taken off .

Nominated: Good Night and Good Luck

This historical drama is take by and stars George Clooney , who also co - wrote the film with Grant Heslov . The film focuses on tensions between diary keeper Edward R. Murrow and Senator Joseph McCarthy during a time in US history known as the McCarthy - earned run average .

The film receive a lot of praise and nomination , but looking back , it seems to be a film that was made to cater to the Academy elector and not one made because the filmmakers wanted to severalise this story .

Should Have Been: Memoirs Of A Geisha

This spectacular feature film is based on the novel with the same name . There was a destiny of argument surrounding the casting of this film at the time of its release because two of the three main characters were Chinese , not Japanese , but the film was still very well receive by critics and nominate for a smattering of Academy Awards .

It not only was nominated , but it won a lot of the prize they were nominate for , making audiences wonder why this picture show was n’t come more recognition .

Should Have Been: The New World

This historical romance drama was inspired by the tale ofJohn Smithand Pocahontas . The cinema was not as successful at the box office as its filmmakers had hoped , but it still make headway traction during award season and was praised by critic .

The film was only nominated for Academy Award for Best Cinematography , which seemed odd turn over it was so well received . Most critic would have guessed this moving picture would be up for a lot more in the year it was eligible .

Should Have Been: Coach Carter

This biographic athletics photographic film starsSamuel L. Jacksonin the title theatrical role . Upon its tone ending , this feature flick was not only a box function success , but was also praise by critic and received very convinced recapitulation .

base on how well it did on its release , it was easy to take this film would be considered for a few honor , but it was left out of all the major award ceremonies that year , including the Academy Awards .

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