"Wicked" is National Board of Review's Best Film of 2024

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Two good friends, two best friends

Two good friends, two best friends

6 Dec - The big screen adaptation of Broadway's "Wicked" has been named 2024's Best Film by the National Board of Review.

The movie gets the honour following votes made by a group of film enthusiasts, filmmakers, professionals, academics and students. It also won two other honours, including Best Director for Jon M. Chu.

Meanwhile, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande received a special Spotlight Award for their creative collaboration.

Jon M. Chu won Best Director

Jon M. Chu won Best Director

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande received a special Spotlight Award

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande received a special Spotlight Award

Said NBR president Annie Schulhof, "Wicked represents the pure magic that movies can bring to audiences. Every detail is beautifully crafted and designed, the actors are all exceptional and the music is second-to-none - together it adds up to a transporting experience like no other. The NBR is proud to honour director Jon M. Chu and his remarkable cinematic vision."

The winners of 2024 NBR award are as follows:

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 Ensemble: Conclave
Breakthrough Performance: Mikey Madison, Anora
Best Directorial Debut: India Donaldson, Good One
Best Original Screenplay: Mike Leigh, Hard Truths
Best Adapted Screenplay: Clint Bentley & Greg Kwedar, Sing Sing
NBR Spotlight Award: Creative Collaboration of Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande
NBR Freedom of Expression Award: No Other Land
Best Animated Feature: Flow
Best International Film: The Seed of the Sacred Fig
Best Documentary: Sugarcane
Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography: Jarin Blaschke, Nosferatu
Outstanding Achievement in Stunt Artistry: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

Cinema Online, 06 December 2024

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