Movie Awards: BEST OF 2004

Here's a look at my "Best of 2004" awards. Enjoy!

*****

Best Animation
Nominees:
The Incredibles
The Polar Express
Shark Tale
Shrek 2
Team America: World Police
Winner: The Incredibles

*****

Best Visual Effects
 Nominees:
The Day After Tomorrow
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
I, Robot
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
Spider-man 2
Winner: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

*****

Best Original Song
Nominees:
Adam Sandler for "Forgetful Lucy," 50 First Dates
Counting Crows for "Accidentally in Love," Shrek 2
Josh Groban for "Believe," The Polar Express
Matt Stone & Trey Parker for "America, F--- Yeah," Team America: World Police
Minnie Driver for "Learn to Be Lonely," The Phantom of the Opera

Winner: Josh Groban

*****

Best Original Score
Nominees:
Explosions in the Sky, Friday Night Lights
Howard Shore, The Aviator
Jan A.P. Kaczmarek, Finding Neverland
Jon Brion, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Michael Giacchino, The Incredibles

Winner: Jan A.P. Kaczmarek

*****

Best Cameo or Brief Appearance
Nominees:
Anthony Anderson, Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
Jason Bateman, Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story
Jessica Hynes, Shaun of the Dead
Luke Wilson, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Will Ferrell, Starsky & Hutch

Winner: Jason Bateman

*****

Best Young Star
Nominees:
C.J. Sanders, Ray
Freddie Highmore, Finding Neverland
Jeffrey Lorenzo, Starsky & Hutch
Khleo Thomas, Walking Tall
Makenzie Vega, Saw

Winner: Freddie Highmore

*****

Best Villain
Nominees:
Ben Stiller, Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story
John Turturro, Secret Window
Rosalinda Celentano, The Passion of the Christ
Tobin Bell, Saw
Tom Cruise, Collateral

Winner: Tom Cruise

*****

Best Vocal Performance