Golden Globe challengers for drama

Pix having a strong worldwide flavor go foot-to-foot with noticeably American tales because the HFPA assembles its slate for the best film drama. Don't assume a foreign prejudice: Remember, "The Social Networking" beat the "The King's Speech."Albert NobbsClassic precursor: GG nominated "The Remains during the dayInch (1983)Chances for any nom: Rather good. On the dozen GG nods, and twin wins for Glenn Close, have formerly attended pic's cast.Otherwise the large one: Turns by Glenn Close and Jesse McTeer * * * CoriolanusClassic precursor: Using the handheld fight footage, you'd swear it's "The Hurt Locker," a minimum of before the iambic pentameter takes over.Probabilities for any nom: Other juxtapositions of contemporary pictures and Shakespearean enunciation -- Baz Luhrmann's "Romeo + Juliet" and Julie Taymor's "Tempest" -- made little impression.Otherwise the large one: Vanessa Redgrave sinks teeth into her juiciest film role in a long time.Jesse McTeer * * * A Harmful MethodClassic precursor: Think ego and id, "Frost/Nixon."Chances for any nom: A minumum of one intellectual heavyweight turns up on every GG drama list.Otherwise the large one: Viggo Mortensen's Freud looks impressive upon cautious. * * * The DescendantsClassic precursor: 1983 champion "Relation to Endearment"Chances for any nom: Heavily recommended award chances don't appear to become waning.Otherwise the large one: George Clooney is really a foreign press fave. * * * Very Noisy and extremely CloseClassic precursor: 1994 megasmash "Forrest Gump"Chances for any nom: Stephen Daldry's features go three-for-three.Otherwise the large one: Max von Sydow's haunted " Old World " grand daddy * * * The Lady Using the Dragon TattooClassic precursor: Explains to "Insomnia" the bone-tingling atmosphere of the Scandinavian murder mystery, and status like a U.S. remake of the overseas original.Chances for any nom: Couple of outright thrillers have made an appearance worldwide comes.Otherwise the large one: Rooney Mara -- fresh face fancy part * * * The HelpClassic precursor: '60s idealistic streak, creates 2006 nominee "Bobby."Chances for any nom: Excellent, because of the HFPA penchant for sentimental ensemble dramas.Otherwise the large one: Octavia Spencer * * * HugoClassic precursor: 1953's "Lili" Chances for any nom: Implanted with passion for cinema, European temperament and three dimensional dazzle, that one is going to be difficult to ignore.Otherwise the large one: Martin Scorsese's helming * * * The Iron LadyClassic precursor: Meryl Streep walked served by a Globe as the second real-existence lady, that point by having an iron skillet, in "Julie & Julia."Chances for any nom: It is a rare Streep vehicle that does not show on the annual HFPA rosterIf not the large one: Streep's Thatcher * * * J. EdgarClassic precursor: "Citizen Kane" and "The Aviator"Chances for any nom: The overseas scribes have proven American historic sagas an unexpected quantity of love.Otherwise the large one: Leonardo DiCaprio's eponymous role * * * Martha Marcy May MarleneClassic precursor: 2002 Globe honoree "The Hrs"Chances for any nom: Moderate female-centric melodramas haven't figured frequently in GG/Drama races.Otherwise the large one: A brand new youthful female face has copped a jerk yearly within the last eight years Elizabeth Olsen could make it nine. * * * MoneyballClassic precursor: A youthful hotshot barges directly into shake an org to the core shades of "Gung Ho" (1986).Chances for any nom: In danger: They did not nominate "Bull Durham" or "Area of Dreams." Otherwise the large one: Steven Zaillian and Aaron Sorkin's stylish, witty script could tickle even committed baseballphobes. * * * Mess Tailor Soldier SpyClassic precursor: "The Spy Who Arrived In the Cold"Chances for any nom: Pic's hyperawareness of Europolitical tension will hit a nerve.Otherwise the large one: Insufficient GG focus on Gary Oldman should ended this season. * * * The Tree of LifeClassic precursor: Carl Dreyer, who (yes!) copped a Globe in 1956, for "Ordet"Chances for any nom: Palme d'Or might have been recognition enough.Otherwise the large one: Should Jessica Chastain obtain a jerk, it's apt to be with this film, from the nearly dozen she produced in 2011. * * * War HorseClassic precursor: Steven Spielberg directs the sniffle-inducing journey of the youthful boy and the beloved creature. Are you able to say "E.T."?Chances for any nom: Thoroughbred has impressive European pedigree combined with "Seabiscuit" sentiment. Otherwise the large one: John Williams' Prokofiev-tinged score is just one of his most stirring. * * * GOLDEN GLOBES RACETops in tubthumps? Best Picture: Drama Best Picture: Comedy or Musical Television Animation Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com