Freeman tips Brokeback for Oscar glory

Hollywood star Morgan Freeman has tipped Brokeback Mountain for victory at Sunday's Academy Awards - despite admitting the film didn't dazzle him.

The Million Dollar Baby Oscar-winner acknowledges the gay cowboy movie has a contemporary appeal with audiences, but he has another favourite.

He says: "Brokeback Mountain is this year's right subject at the right time, which is all that counts. I liked the movie… but I wouldn't choose it over Capote or (its star) Philip Seymour Hoffman."

The controversial Ang Lee production - which leads the nominations for the 78th annual Academy Awards with eight nods - faces off with Capote in five categories, including Best Picture and Best Actor.