I will be completely honest and admit that I have not seen the movie yet but I am interested in either purchasing or renting the dvd. The reason I wanted to see it win is because from every thing I've heard and read about the film, it is extremely powerful, gripping and is neither anti-Semitic or anti-Palestinian/Arab/Muslim (although there are those on both sides who can and will take offense). I'm actually ashamed that I have not yet seen a movie of such importance and if it had won the award this would make more people (not myself, as I am going to eventually see it anyway) see it. Movies such as Paradise Now, Syriana and others don't normally win too many Academy Awards so I think it's extremely positive when they win or are nominated.