Oscars 2014 Predictions

by Helen Earnshaw | 1 March 2014

There are just over twenty-four hours until the Oscars get under way, and it really is going to be one of the most exciting ceremonies for quite some time.

Many of the categories are incredibly tight, and, overall, the gongs really could go just about anywhere.

Will the likes of Gravity and 12 Years A Slave triumph? Or are we going to see the Academy spring a surprise?

12 Years A Slave is a movie that should triumph in the Best Picture category; no other movie has come close to the power of this astounding movie.

I would also love to see Steve McQueen recognised for Best Director, but it is looking more and more likely that Alfonso Cuaron will win.

Cate Blanchett has had the Best Actress gong tied up for some time now, and no one is expecting an upset tomorrow night.

It looks it will be Matthew McConaughey's evening as well, as he has picked up Best Actor awards left, right and centre for his performance in Dallas Buyers Club.

It looks like Chiwetel Ejiofor is the only actor who could get in McConaughey's way. Both performances are just terrific and either actor would be a worthy winner.

Lupita Nyong'o will hold off the challenge from Jennifer Lawrence to scoop Best Supporting Actress, while Jared Leto looks set to win Best Supporting Actor.

Frozen is a film that has also enjoyed major box office and awards success in recent weeks, and it is the red-hot favourite to win Best Animated Feature.

Full List of Predictions

Best Picture - 12 Years A Slave

Best Actor - Matthew McConaughey

Best Actress - Cate Blanchett

Supporting Actor - Jared Leto