10 Blockbusters From 2017 That Should Win Oscars (But Won't)

7. John Wick: Chapter 2 (Best Sound Editing)

John Wick Chapter Two Keanu Reeves
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Why It Should Win: The visceral effectiveness of this movie is defined by not only its pin-sharp editing, but also the creation of those brutal impact and gunshot sound effects.

Get this part of the movie wrong, and it'll sound either weak or cartoonishly over-the-top, but the John Wick sequel's aural brutality is totally spot-on. It forms the backbone of the action and bolsters just how wince-inducing it all is.

Why It Won't: There will be so many blockbusters vying for a spot here, and it seems probable that this film, released all the way back in February, likely won't be remembered come voting time, sad though that is.

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