2007: Best Makeup
I decided to split Best Make Up this year into 2 categories so more natural Makeup can be listed separately from CGI or effects Makeup.
The one movie that fits snugly in both categories is PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLDS END, where everyone’s got some layer or layers of hair and makeup going, be it Chow Yun-Fat’s Asian Warlord or the digital nautical bits that encrust Davy Jones’ crew.
I should give a special mention to NORBIT. I didn’t see the film, but Rick Baker’s full body fat suit looked very impressive in the trailer.
BEST MAKE UP
1. HAIRSPRAY
No this isn’t for turning Mr. Travolta into a woman (although it’s not as bad as it looks in still photos.) I’m giving top honors to HAIRSPRAY for the way it transports the very modern cast back in time, and then adding a slightly overdone theatrical touch that compliments the film’s musical aspect. Many of the cast members are sporting looks we’ve never seen on them before, but (except for Travolta) none of it is jarring.
2. BUG
Trying to remove the bugs lurking just beneath their skin, our two leads use everything from brushes to sharp objects. The makeup work on their bodies is disturbingly realistic.
3. SWEENEY TODD
In one year Depp goes from looking like a burnt hot dog (PIRATES 3) to a pale corpse. Lots of creative black and white plus some bold hairstyles.
4. DAY WATCH
Fantasy in the modern world, plus lots of bruises, and the kind of imaginative touches like a female witch who curls her hair into horns.
5. INTO THE WILD
A good job depicting faces exposed to the elements. Plus a real good beat up face, and Hal Holbrook looking younger than he has in years.
BEST EFFECTS MAKE UP
1. 300
For the malformed creatures including a giant with some wicked lumps.
2. PLANET TERROR
For the deliberately cheesy zombie effects including bubbling faces and Quinten Tarantino’s complete (literal) meltdown.
3. DEATH PROOF
For the single most impressive makeup effect this year, the tire that runs over a victim’s face.
4. STARDUST
For Michelle Pfeiffer’s age makeup. Also liked the goat men.
5. NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN
For the scene where a guy sews up his wounds in extreme close up.
The one movie that fits snugly in both categories is PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLDS END, where everyone’s got some layer or layers of hair and makeup going, be it Chow Yun-Fat’s Asian Warlord or the digital nautical bits that encrust Davy Jones’ crew. 
I should give a special mention to NORBIT. I didn’t see the film, but Rick Baker’s full body fat suit looked very impressive in the trailer.BEST MAKE UP
1. HAIRSPRAY
No this isn’t for turning Mr. Travolta into a woman (although it’s not as bad as it looks in still photos.) I’m giving top honors to HAIRSPRAY for the way it transports the very modern cast back in time, and then adding a slightly overdone theatrical touch that compliments the film’s musical aspect. Many of the cast members are sporting looks we’ve never seen on them before, but (except for Travolta) none of it is jarring. 2. BUG
Trying to remove the bugs lurking just beneath their skin, our two leads use everything from brushes to sharp objects. The makeup work on their bodies is disturbingly realistic.3. SWEENEY TODD
In one year Depp goes from looking like a burnt hot dog (PIRATES 3) to a pale corpse. Lots of creative black and white plus some bold hairstyles.4. DAY WATCH
Fantasy in the modern world, plus lots of bruises, and the kind of imaginative touches like a female witch who curls her hair into horns.5. INTO THE WILD
A good job depicting faces exposed to the elements. Plus a real good beat up face, and Hal Holbrook looking younger than he has in years.BEST EFFECTS MAKE UP
1. 300
For the malformed creatures including a giant with some wicked lumps.2. PLANET TERROR
For the deliberately cheesy zombie effects including bubbling faces and Quinten Tarantino’s complete (literal) meltdown.3. DEATH PROOF
For the single most impressive makeup effect this year, the tire that runs over a victim’s face. 4. STARDUST
For Michelle Pfeiffer’s age makeup. Also liked the goat men.5. NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN
For the scene where a guy sews up his wounds in extreme close up.
posted by Cutshaw at 1/09/2008
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