Tarantino long ago promised a WWII-era film and he finally delivered. While there are plenty of the directors key trademarks, Inglourious Basterds proves to be thrilling and exciting. It may very well be one of his best films.
Best Screenplay: Inglourious Basterds
Again. Because he's a damn good writer and made WWII fresh and new, even if he had to twist a few of the facts.
Best Actor: Christoph Waltz (Inglourious Basterds)
There was no one better than Waltz this year. Call him a supporting actor, or just plain ol' actor, but Waltz delivered an amazing performance, playing a clever, heartless Nazi known as the Jew Hunter.
Best Production: Up In the Air
Jason Reitman managed to make a dramatic comedy seem less formulaic than the typical dramatic comedy. Sure, the beats are all there, but the film is funny and the story is engaging enough to separate it from the usual. It also is shot beautifully, so being easy on the eyes doesn't hurt.
Best Director: Kathryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker)
The Hurt Locker was a great film, and while Inglourious Basterds did outshine the Iraq War drama, it does deserve some credit. Bigelow did a great job directing, and despite the argument that she won awards because she is a woman, it's hard to argue she didn't earn it.
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