Is “AVATAR” the best picture?

Is “AVATAR” the best picture front-runner for the Oscars? The screening of AVATAR at the Academy was received with long applause for everything. So, with the worldwide gross of $232 million, James Cameron’s movie may become the front runner for the Oscars. However, we can not forget “The Hurt Locker,” “Up In The Air,” “Nine,” and “Inglorious Basterds” among others.