12 Powerful War Movies That Deserved an Oscar Nod
War movies have this knack for gripping us right in the feels, painting the brutal honesty of conflict and the resilience of the human spirit, but when it comes to the glitz and glam of the Oscars, a surprising number of these masterpieces have been left out in the cold.
This list of 12 is like a who's who of cinematic brilliance that, for one reason or another, didn't get to take a bow under the bright lights of the Academy Awards, despite being some of the most powerful and memorable war films to ever hit the screen.
They come from all over the map, both geographically and in terms of perspective, offering a kaleidoscope view of war through lenses that range from starkly realistic to poetically metaphorical, and yet, they all share the common thread of being overlooked when the golden statues were handed out.
You'll probably nod in recognition at quite a few of these titles, while some might be a fresh discovery, ready to offer a new angle on the war movie genre.
Regardless, each one comes packed with the kind of talent that makes you wonder how the heck they didn't get an Oscar nod, featuring direction that's sharp as a tack, behind-the-scenes magic that's nothing short of wizardry, and actors who bring their A-game.