2008 Oscar Nominees: Best Picture

A Comparison of the 80th Academy Award Nominations for Best Film

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"Atonement," "Juno," "Michael Clayton," "No Country for Old Men," "There Will Be Blood": A side-by-side, head-to-head look at strengths and weaknesses.

Whicever film wins the Acadamy Award this year for Best Picture, one thing is certain: it’s facing some mighty fierce competetion.

The five films are all creative, bold and the darlings of critics across the country. They do what drama does best: hold inner conflicts up to the light, challenging audiences to question values and beliefs. Here’s a brief side by side analysis of the Oscar contenders for Best Picture:

Juno

Michael Clayton

There Will Be Blood

No Country for Old Men

Atonement

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