The Master is picking up some serious Oscar momentum especially in the acting categories if the 3rd Edition of the International Online Film Critics Poll is to be believed; however, the cult tale believed to be inspired by author and Sciencetology founder L. Ron Hubbard was overshadowed by a British spy who coolly and methodically uncovers a Russian mole in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. Film critics from around the world were allowed to vote on their favourite movies released in the U.S.A. from 16th November 2010 to 15th November 2012. Here are the winners:
Best Film – Motion Picture
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Top Ten Films (Alphabetical Order)
Argo
The Artist
Beasts of the Southern Wild
Black Swan
Lincoln
The King’s Speech
The Master
Skyfall
The Tree of Life
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Best Director
Tomas Alfredson, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Gary Oldman, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Natalie Portman, Black Swan
Best Supporting Actor
Philip Seymour Hoffman, The Master
Best Supporting Actress
Amy Adams, The Master
Best Cast
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Best Original Screenplay
Paul Thomas Anderson, The Master
Best Adapted Screenplay
Bridget O’Connor, Peter Straughan, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Best Cinematography
Janusz Kaminski, Lincoln
Best Production Design
Maria Djurkovic, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Best Film Editing
Tariq Anwar, The King’s Speech
Best Original Score
Ludovic Bource, The Artist
Best Visual Effects
The Dark Knight Rises
Factoring in a Top 10 placement as an award Tomas Alfredson's Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy dominated the proceedings with seven wins including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor in a Leading Role (Gary Oldman). The other significant winner was Paul Thomas Anderson's The Master which was lauded with four awards including Best Supporting Actor (Philip Seymour Hoffman), Best Supporting Actress (Amy Adams), Best Original Screenplay.
To learn more make sure to visit the official website for the International Online Film Critics Poll.