In my opinion this was the biggest Oscar snub...and what a great film
I just watched this film last week on DVD...AMAZING, just simply amazing. Everything from the acting to dialogue to scenary...everything was perfect. I dont see how the Academy didnt fit this film in with any of their awards.
I would have easily put Pierce ahead of Ledger and Howard (not putting those guys down because they were quite good), and definitely best original screenplay..why not any recognition?
So many things good about this film, for one, it's one of the best "buddy" movies I've seen in so long. Two, one of the few comedies that have captured my attention, and didnt need any "YOUR A VIRGIN! DUDE WE GOTTA GET YOU LAID! DUDE, WE GOTTA GET LAID AT THIS WEDDING!" *beep* this was a straight up comedy that doesnt need to attract 14 year olds. The whole switch from the beginning to the end was really emotional for me. The last 20 minutes was truly heart breaking, and heart warming at the same time...the cast and crew of this film did an UNBELIEVABLE job and just wow...what a film.