The Favourite is favourite at the Critics' Choice Awards

Black Panther and First Man among top contenders

by Jennie Kermode

The Favourite leads the pack at the Critics' Choice awards
The Favourite leads the pack at the Critics' Choice awards

Favourite by name and favourite by natures, Yorgos Lanthimos' historical comedy has scored a remarkable 14 nominations at the Critics' Choice Awards. The line-up for the ceremony which will take place on the 13th of January in New York was announced today. Also doing well are Black Panther and First Man, with 12 and 10 nominations respectively.

Those film nominations in full:-

Best Picture

Best Director

Best Actress

Best Actor

Best Supporting Actor

Best Supporting Actress

Best Young Actor or Actress

Best Acting Ensemble

Best Original Screenplay

Best Adapted Screenplay

Best Cinematography

Best Production Design

Best Editing

Best Costume Design

Best Hair and Make-up

Best Visual Effects

Best Animated Feature

Best Action Movie

Best Comedy

Best Actor in a Comedy

  • Christian Bale – Vice
  • Jason Bateman – Game Night
  • Viggo Mortensen – Green Book
  • John C. Reilly – Stan & Ollie
  • Ryan Reynolds – Deadpool 2
  • Lakeith Stanfield – Sorry To Bother You

Best Actress in a Comedy

Best Sci-Fi or Horror Film

Best Foreign Language Film

Best Score

Best Song

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