It’s received rave reviews since hitting theaters in the States last week, and now “Hugo” has been crowned as 2011’s Best Film of the Year by the National Board of Review.
The Chloe Moretz and Sacha Baron Cohen starring family adventure film not only garnered the top prize, as it’s leader Martin Scorsese also took home Best Director accolades for the 3D masterpiece.
Commenting on the selection, NBR president Annie Schulhof said, “Hugo is such a personal film by Martin Scorsese. It is a tribute to the early years of cinema that uses today’s cutting edge technology to bring the audience into a completely unique and magical world. It is visually stunning and emotionally engaging.”
Meanwhile, George Clooney landed Best Actor for his work in “The Descendants” while Tilda Swinton was dubbed as Best Actress for her role in “We Need to Talk About Kevin”.
The complete list of 2011 National Board of Review winners is as follows:
Best Film: Hugo
Best Director: Martin Scorsese, Hugo
Best Actor: George Clooney, The Descendants
Best Actress: Tilda Swinton, We Need to Talk About Kevin
Best Supporting Actor: Christopher Plummer, Beginners
Best Supporting Actress: Shailene Woodley, The Descendants
Best Original Screenplay: Will Reiser, 50/50
Best Adapted Screenplay: Alexander Payne and Nat Faxon & Jim Rash, The Descendants
Best Animated Feature: Rango
Breakthrough Performance: Felicity Jones, Like Crazy
Breakthrough Performance: Rooney Mara, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Debut Director: J.C. Chandor, Margin Call
Best Ensemble: The Help
Spotlight Award: Michael Fassbender (A Dangerous Method, Jane Eyre, Shame, X-Men: First Class)
NBR Freedom of Expression: Crime After Crime
NBR Freedom of Expression: Pariah
Best Foreign Language Film: A Separation
Best Documentary: Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory
Special Achievement in Filmmaking: The Harry Potter Franchise – A Distinguished Translation from Book to Film
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2011 National Board of Review Winners: Complete List