He added, "The Oscar went to the predictable choice in every case, and not only were there no surprises among the awards, there weren't even any of those deliciously embarrassing moments that make live television what it is." Television critic Howard Rosenberg of the Los Angeles Times noted, "Be honest.
He added, "The Oscar went to the obvious pick in every instance, and not only were there no shocks among the awards, there weren't even any of those cringe-worthy moments that make live television what it is."