"Pan's Labyrinth" was named the Best Picture with "An Inconvenient Truth" as Best Non-Fiction Film.
- Jan 8, 2007
AceShowbiz - One of the most well respected professional film critics groups in North America that is also the U.S representative in the FIPRESCI, the National Society of Film Critics has finally come out with the list of winners for its NSFC Awards this year as the members celebrate the event for the 41st time.
Making a totally different choice from other fellow critics in taking Best Picture pick, the organization surprisingly bestowed the title to Spanish-language fantasy film "Pan's Labyrinth" while generating the same favor in naming "An Inconvenient Truth" the Best Non-Fiction Film.
In lead-acting category, the NSFC delightfully enabled both Helen Mirren and Forest Whitaker to expand their list of awards as it selected the former to be the Best Actress, obviously for her portrayal in "The Queen", and the latter the Best Actor for his in "The Last King of Scotland."
Meanwhile, prizes for supporting roles were given to Mark Wahlberg, thanks to his performance in "The Departed", and Meryl Streep, who got marked by the organization for two of her screen appearances in "The Devil Wears Prada" and "A Prairie Home Companion."
Best Director honor went to Paul Greengrass for his effort in 9/11 drama "United 93" with Peter Morgan scoring in Best Screenplay slot through his writing work in "The Queen." Another name landing prize was Emmanuel Lubezki who received one in the category of Best Cinematography for "Children of Men."
