10 Most Controversial Best Picture Wins in Oscar History
Here we are, rolling out the red carpet for the 10 films that, while maybe not the most regrettable choices in Oscar history, certainly left us wondering what could have been if the votes had swung in a different direction.
In the world of the Oscars the Best Picture category stands as the crown jewel of the night, the one award that has filmmakers and fans holding their breath.
Yet, in the midst of all the glitter and gold, there have been times, 10 to be exact, where the Oscar for Best Picture seemed to land in the hands of a movie that, well, let's just say it sparked some debates, leaving some viewers scratching their heads in bewilderment.
It's a curious mix of outcomes in a ceremony that's supposed to be the epitome of cinematic excellence, where occasionally, the film hoisting up that golden statuette seems more like a choice of convenience or trend rather than a testament to being the year's unparalleled best.
These instances remind us that even in the high-stakes world of movie awards, sometimes the spotlight shines on a winner that, in the grand scheme of things, might not have been the critics' darling, the box office champion, or the people's favorite.