As we discussed earlier in the week when the 2011 Oscar nominations were announced, there were a few good surprises in the Best Picture category — namely the inclusion of Winter’s Bone and Toy Story 3. Another thing we find pleasantly surprising: How freaking cute some of the more intense films in the bunch — like Black Swan,127 Hours, and The Fighter — can be when adorable little kids are in the starring roles. Click through to see some of this year’s strongest Best Picture contenders as reenacted by children, and let us know in the comments who’s your favorite to win.

Black Swan

The Fighter

The King’s Speech

127 Hours

The Social Network

[via Sly Oyster]