Critics Choice Association Unveils 2024 Winners: Oppenheimer Dominates
In a surprising turn of events at the 29th edition of the Critics Choice Association Awards, Oppenheimer emerged victorious, securing the title of Best Picture. The ceremony brought its share of shocks and triumphs, with notable wins and unexpected twists.
Paul Giamatti stole the spotlight in the Best Actor category for his exceptional performance in The Holdovers, outshining the anticipated favorite, Cillian Murphy from Oppenheimer. Giamatti’s win adds an intriguing layer to the upcoming Oscar race, potentially reshaping the landscape.
The Best Actress category witnessed another upset as Emma Stone claimed the top honor for her role in Poor Things. While Lily Gladstone remains a formidable Oscar contender, having won a Golden Globe, Stone’s triumph adds a compelling element to the awards season.
Oppenheimer, with a total of eight awards, dominated the evening, leaving Barbie trailing with six. Robert Downey Jr. secured Best Supporting Actor for Oppenheimer, while Da’Vine Joy Randolph shone in The Holdovers, winning Best Supporting Actress.
Christopher Nolan’s directorial prowess was acknowledged with the Best Director accolade for Oppenheimer. The film also clinched Best Acting Ensemble, further solidifying its position as a critical favorite.
Here’s a comprehensive list of the 2024 Critics Choice winners:
- Best Picture: Oppenheimer
- Best Actor: Paul Giamatti, The Holdovers
- Best Actress: Emma Stone, Poor Things
- Best Supporting Actor: Robert Downey Jr., Oppenheimer
- Best Supporting Actress: Da’Vine Joy Randolph, The Holdovers
- Best Director: Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer
- Best Young Actor/Actress: Dominic Sessa, The Holdovers
- Best Acting Ensemble: Oppenheimer
- Best Original Screenplay: Barbie, Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach
- Best Adapted Screenplay: American Fiction, Cord Jefferson
- Best Cinematography: Oppenheimer, Hoyte van Hoytema
- Best Production Design: Barbie, Sarah Greenwood, Katie Spencer
- Best Editing: Oppenheimer, Jennifer Lame
- Best Costume Design: Barbie, Jacqueline Durran
- Best Hair and Makeup: Barbie
- Best Visual Effects: Oppenheimer
- Best Comedy: Barbie
- Best Animated Feature: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
- Best Foreign Language Film: Anatomy of a Fall
- Best Original Song: I’m Just Ken, Barbie
- Best Score: Ludwig Goransson, Oppenheimer
As the excitement builds, nominations for the 2024 Oscars are set to be announced on January 23, promising more moments of anticipation and celebration in the world of cinema.
