Oscars: 19 films that should never have won, from Chariots of Fire to Gladiator

The Independent

Oscars: 19 films that should never have won, from Chariots of Fire to Gladiator

The Independent 23/04/2021 17:50:54 Jacob Stolworthy

Ian Charleson et al. standing in front of a crowd

Any belief that the Oscars award the right films, directors and performances has long-since faded over the years.

While every ceremony has a smattering of correct decisions - trophies handed to the right people for the right films - more often than not, the pervading feeling is one of pessimism caused by a deluge of undeserving recipients.

The Oscars are a far cry from what they claim to be - a celebration of the previous year's cinematic offerings - but this does not stop people from tuning in or trawling the internet the following morning in the hope that maybe, just maybe, the winners list impresses rather than disappoints.