Recently, the New York Times published an article reviewing the 97th Academy Awards, listing the most beautiful and worst moments of the biggest film event on the planet.
According to the New York Times, Oscar has a lot to see such as the front part of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo with the soundtrack performance of Wicked, the jokes of host Conan OBrien, memorable speeches of Kieran culkin, Zoe Saldaña...
However, Oscar 2025 also has meaningless, unforgettable moments like Hulu's broadcast incident, no clip for the supporting actor, or a performance to honor the series " James Bond" by 4 artists: Margaret Qualley, Lisa (Blackpink), Doja Cat and Raye.
The New York Times commented that in the context of Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson creating a shock when selling the copyright of one of the most profitable series in the history of cinema to Amazon, it is unnecessary to thank these two producers at the Oscar.
The thumb song about Bond that was a hit at the Oscars was more like a treatise than a mixed funeral, the New York Times wrote.
Variety magazine also commented that the James Bond stage was a "very bad" moment for Oscar this year.
Meanwhile, the Independent reported: The 2025 Oscar audience called the James Bond tribute the worst moment in the history of the awards ceremony.
The confusion is everywhere in the strange expansion to honor the 60th anniversary of Special around 007... Oscar viewers called the performance of the James Bond musical meaningless, Independent wrote.
The series of scenes was initiated by Demi Moore's co-star in "The Substance", actor Margaret Qualley. She performed a dance to an iconic Bond theme song, before singer Doja Cat performed "Diamonds are forever" and Raye sang "Skyfall".
Lisa, a Thai singer currently participating in the HBO series The White Lotus 3, also participated. She sang and danced to the melody of " Live and Let Die".
The audience has questioned the length of the filming, some people wondered whether the actor to replace Daniel cra cra cra cra cra in the upcoming Bond role would be announced. However, that did not happen.
I am a big fan of James Bond, but until they announce a new Bond, I dont see any reason for this performance, an audience member wrote on X/ Twitter.
Many viewers agree that the James Bond stage is not related to anything that will be a mark of the film industry in 2024.
Another viewer wrote: "I was very confused. Why are we honoring Bond if no new films are released and we don't even know when the next film will be released?"
One viewer boldly declared, "This is one of the worst thank-offs I've ever seen at the Oscars".
According to the Independent, it is thought that this segment should be removed to prioritize the performances of those nominated for Best Original Song award this year.
