SAG Honours: 7 Underdogs That Could Take Ensemble Honors

The brand new the new sony Pictures 1. THE IDES OF MARCH Why It Could Win: It's difficult to suppose SAG people won't get behind this drama starring Ryan Gosling just like a political operative ornamented by an incredible assemblage of actor's stars, most inside the prime from the careers. Added bonus: They were directed by an actress, George Clooney, who acquired four SAG TV drama ensemble honours throughout his work on ER. Why It Could Lose: Fairly or unfairly, the thrill on Ides hasn't been great since it examined in Venice and Toronto. A movie about American politics probably should have opened up up in NY. 2. THE ARTIST Why It Could Win: This novelty item -- a black-and-white-colored quiet film -- has switched to function as finest crowd-pleaser of 2011, charming suspicious audiences at just about any film festival it's carried out since its Cannes debut in May. Why It Could Lose: Stars Jean Dujardin and Berenice Bejo, who've more screen time unquestionably than almost every other castmembers, continue being no-names inside the U.S. and haven't mastered enough British to campaign for the maximum extent. PHOTOS: SAG Honours 2011 Red-colored-colored Carpet 3. Mess TAILOR SOLDIER SPY Why It Could Win: Just like a weary spymaster, Gary Oldman sleuths around a supporting cast full of very British stars -- from rising talents like Tom Sturdy to Colin Firth, an authentic star and a year ago's SAG best actor champion for your King's Speech. Which will help this adaptation in the John le Carre novel conquer the Anglophiles in your home. Why It Could Lose: The film's incredibly dense plot handles to get rid of plenty of audiences. Possess a bathroom break in the peril. 4. THE DESCENDANTS Why It Could Win: The film that is constantly on the win the most effective picture Oscar generally appears inside the SAG ensemble category. At this time, this film, which concentrates on a family group under discomfort, is probably best situated to go to completely while using Academy. Why It Could Lose: Clooney can be a household title, but practically none of his co-stars -- including Shailene Woodley, who plays his older daughter -- know the identical. Really, the majority are relative beginners. That could customize the film's chances negatively as much SAG voters prefer to back artists with whom they have labored. PHOTOS: How a Help Was Cast 5. The Help Why It Could Win: Practically everyone has seen this breakout hit based on Kathyrn Stockett's best-selling novel about race relations inside the Deep South. The drama features a sprawling cast of stars, including Jessica Chastain and Octavia Spencer, that's admirably diverse if this involves age and race. Why It Could Lose: The primary an area that lacks diversity -- and could hurt the film, taking into consideration the census of SAG -- is gender. Will males support a film using the handful of male figures? 6. BRIDESMAIDS Why It Could Win: Another movie getting a cast composed almost entirely of girls -- of colours, shapes and dimensions -- it becomes an escapist, laugh-a-minute blast. Why It Could Lose: Comedies should never be taken as seriously as dramas throughout honours season, together with a comedy as broad as this -Body that doesn't disassociate with gross-out jokes -- may be overlooked no matter the laughs acquired by funny ladies like Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph. PHOTOS: 2011 Governors Honours 7. Evening amount of time in PARIS Why It Could Win: Woodsy Allen, clearly, knows how you can strike the very best balance of romantic comedy interspersed using the periodic pratfall. With this particular Gallic-flavored fantasy, he collected a amazing trans-Atlantic cast of yank and French stars, all-American star Owen Wilson to recent Oscar champion Marion Cotillard to France's first lady, Carla Bruni. Why It Could Lose: Apart from Wilson, the majority of the stars appear only in cameos since the movie toggles between contemporary Paris which is artistic salons in the 20's -- however, c'est la vie. SAG Honours George Clooney Ryan Gosling Evening amount of time in Paris The Artist Bridesmaids The Help The Ides of March The Descendants Mess Tailor Soldier Spy SAG Honours 2012