NEW YORK (AP) – The National Board of Review thrust its support squarely behind the early 1980s New York drama, “A Most Violent Year,” naming it best film and awarding its stars Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain.
Announcing the annual selections Tuesday, the National Board of Review went for several unorthodox choices.
J.C. Chandor’s “A Most Violent Year,” which opens later in December, hasn’t been in the awards mix early in the season. The group also handed best director to Clint Eastwood for his upcoming Navy SEAL drama “American Sniper.”
Isaac shares the best actor award with Michael Keaton for the showbiz satire “Birdman.” Keaton’s co-star, Edward Norton, was also given best supporting male actor.
Julianne Moore took best actress for “Still Alice,” in which she plays a woman with early onset Alzheimer’s.