J.C. Chandor's 'A Most Violent Year' surprisingly beat 'Boyhood' and 'Birdman' in the race of Best Film of the year.
- December 3, 2014
AceShowbiz -
The National Board of Review has announced the winners of 2014 slate with "A Most Violent Year" taking the top spot as Best Film of the year. It was a surprise choice considering the acclaims that "Boyhood" and "Birdman" have achieved among the critics awards.
"A Most Violent Year" also won through Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac who snagged the Best Supporting Actress and Best Actor respectively. In Isaac's case, he has to share the kudo with "Birdman" star Michael Keaton because it was a tie.
Julianne Moore won Best Actress for her role in "Still Alice" while Edward Norton took home the Best Supporting Actor nod for "Birdman". Clint Eastwood was hailed as Best Director for his work in "American Sniper". Though named one of the 10 best films of this year, "Boyhood" missed in each of the category.
The National Board of Review gala will take place on January 6, 2015 in New York. The National Board of Review is comprised of film academics, students and professionals.
Full Winners List of National Board of Review Awards:
- Best Film: "A Most Violent Year"
- Best Director: Clint Eastwood ("American Sniper")
- Best Actor (TIE): Oscar Isaac ("A Most Violent Year") and Michael Keaton ("Birdman")
- Best Actress: Julianne Moore ("Still Alice")
- Best Supporting Actor: Edward Norton ("Birdman")
- Best Supporting Actress: Jessica Chastain ("A Most Violent Year")
- Best Original Screenplay: Phil Lord and Christopher Miller ("The Lego Movie")
- Best Adapted Screenplay: Paul Thomas Anderson ("Inherent Vice")
- Best Animated Feature: "How to Train Your Dragon 2"
- Breakthrough Performance: Jack O'Connell ("Starred Up" and "Unbroken")
- Best Directorial Debut: Gillian Robespierre ("Obvious Child")
- Best Foreign Language Film: "Wild Tales"
- Best Documentary: "Life Itself"
- William K. Everson Film History Award: Scott Eyman
- Best Ensemble: "Fury"
- Spotlight Award: Chris Rock for writing, directing, and starring in "Top Five"
- NBR Freedom of Expression Award: "Rosewater"
- NBR Freedom of Expression Award: "Selma"
