The National Board of Review gave its full endorsement to Jon M. Chu’s “Wicked,” naming the lavish musical film of the year, Chu as best director, and its stars, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, for their collaborations. Awarded. The awards were announced on Wednesday. (Also read: After Gotham Award win, All We Imagine as Light wins Best International Film at New York Film Critics Circle)
National Board of Review Awards
“Wicked,” which already has a strong hold on the box-office, is also launching an awards campaign that is expected to make it a major contender for the Academy Awards. The National Board of Review, a long-running New York-based organization consisting of film enthusiasts and academics founded in 1909, has no affiliation with the Film Academy. But this win gives “Wicked” some early momentum ahead of Monday’s Golden Globe nominations, where it should do well.
NBR President Anne Schulhof said, “Wicked represents the pure magic that movies can bring to audiences.” “Every detail is beautifully crafted and designed, all the actors are exceptional and the music is unique – together it adds up to a transporting experience like no other.”
more winners
got the best actor Daniel Craig For his performance in Luca Guadagnino’s adaptation of William S. Burroughs, “Queer”. nicole kidman Won Best Actress for Helen Reason’s “Babygirl”, in which she plays a high-ranking executive who has a romance with an intern (Harris Dickinson).
Supporting Actor Winner Kieran Culkin for “A Real Pain” and Elle Fanning for “A Complete Unknown”.
The NBR adds to the recent series of awards given out this week, including gotham awards on monday, New York Film Critics Circle on Tuesday and soul award nomination The announcement was made on Wednesday. The NBR Awards will be presented on January 7 in New York at a non-televised ceremony hosted by Willie Geist.
Full list of 2024 National Board of Review winners
Best Film: “Wicked”
Best Director: Jon M. Chu, “Wicked”
Best Actor: Daniel Craig, “Queer”
Best Actress: Nicole Kidman, “Babygirl”
Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin, “A Real Pain”
Best Supporting Actress: Elle Fanning, “A Complete Unknown”
Best Group: “Conclave”
Breakthrough Performance: Mickey Madison, “Anora”
Best Directorial Debut: India Donaldson, “Good One”
Best Original Screenplay: Mike Leigh, “Hard Truths”
Best Adapted Screenplay: Clint Bentley and Greg Quader, “Sing Sing”
NBR Spotlight Award: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s creative collaboration
NBR Freedom of Speech Award: “No Other Land”
Best Animated Feature: “Flow”
Best International Film: “The Seed of the Sacred Fig”
Best Documentary: “Sugarcane”
Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography: Jarrin Blaschke, “Nosferatu”
Outstanding Achievement in Stunt Artistry: “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga”
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This story has been updated to correct the spelling of John M. Chu’s first name.
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