The race for Best Picture is on. Who’ll win the coveted award? All signs point to The King’s Speech, starring Colin Firth and Helena Bonham Carter.

1. The King’s Speech

After the Golden Globes, it seemed like nothing was going to stop “The Social Network,” as it continuously racked up numerous awards left and right. However, after winning the “Guild Triple Crown,” (Screen Actor Guild, Director Guild of America, and Producer Guild of America) it seems as if “The King’s Speech” is peaking at the perfect time. With stunning performances by the trio of Collin Firth, Geoffery Rush and Helen Bonham Carter, “The King’s Speech” has the acting talent to back up its creative story telling. Although, “The Social Network” still has a slight chance to win big, our money’s on “The King Speech.”

2. The Social Network

The Facebook centered film was the early favorite for “Best Picture,” and up until a month ago, it looked like director David Fincher would walk away victorious. However, as “The King’s Speech” gained steam, “The Social Network” fell behind. With an awe-inspiring script penned by the talented Aaron Sorkin and great performances by Hollywood up-an-comers Jessie Eisenberg and Andrew Garfield, “The Social Network,” is a solid runner-up.

3. True Grit

It’s not often to see a western nominated for “Best Picture,” however leave it up to the Coen brothers, the film’s directors, to make it happen. Even though “True Grit” may be a remake of John Wayne’s classic, the film is deceptively modern. While “True Grit’s” chances of winning Best Picture are almost less than none, the film was the Coen brothers’ most successful, and for that, it should be recognized.

4. Black Swan

A monochromatic masterpiece in terms of direction, “Black Swan” showed the dark side of professional ballet. As Darren Aronofsky’s best movie to date, “Black Swan” still has no chance at winning Best Picture. However, the film’s star, Natalie Portman, is the absolute front-runner to win for Best Actress. That trophy will have to be what the film settles for.

5. The Fighter

Perhaps the most traditionally “American” of the ten films nominated for best picture, the boxing based ‘The Fighter,” is a long shot to come out as the night’s big winner. Even though the film has a good standing to win two acting trophies, Producer Mark Whalberg should just consider it an honor to be nominated.

6. Toy Story 3

Perhaps the best animated film ever made, “Toy Story 3” was the perfect final film for one of Hollywood’s most recognizable franchises. While “Toy Story 3” is almost a polarizing favorite to win the trophy for Best Animated Film, its chances at nabbing the Best Picture title is about as real as its characters.

7. 127 Hours

Coming just two years after director Danny Bole won big for his Indian-based film “Slumdog Millionaire,” the British icon is back again with “127 Hours.” While the film was critically acclaimed and featured a jaw-dropping performance by James Franco, the stories solidarity, and at times, grossness, will keep it from winning Best Picture.

8. Inception

Christopher Nolan’s latest box-office smash, “Inception,” is perhaps the most mainstream of the movies nominated. While it featured a great cast, as well as beautiful performances by Leonardo Dicaprio and Marion Cotillard, “Inception’s” chances at winning an Oscar are better focused on the technical categories.

9. Winter’s Bone

As the grittiest of the ten films nominated, “Winter’s Bone” was a clear standout during this year’s festival circuit. While the film is carried by the lead, Jenifer Lawrence’s, gripping portrayal as a daughter out to find her slain father, “The Winter’s Bone,” may actually walk away with Sunday without winning an award at all.

10. The Kids Are All Right

Every year, it seems as if there is always that one film that blew up the film festival circuit that makes it way to a Best Picture nomination. This year, “The Kids Are All Right” played that role perfectly. While the film’s lead, Annette Benning, has a fighting shot at winning the trophy for Best Actress, in terms of Best Picture, this film has no chance.