LOS ANGELES — “The Social Network” keeps making friends, winning the Critics’ Choice award for best picture and three other prizes.
But “Inception” led all films with six awards, all in technical categories.
Best actor went to Colin Firth for his portrayal of King George VI, who overcame a stammer with the help of an unconventional speech therapist, in “The King’s Speech.” Natalie Portman won best actress for playing a ballerina who descends into madness in “Black Swan.”
“The Social Network,” which chronicles the origin of Facebook, also won for David Fincher’s direction, Aaron Sorkin’s adapted screenplay and the score from Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. It’s up for six Golden Globe Awards tonight, while “The King’s Speech” leads with seven nominations.
The boxing drama “The Fighter” won in three categories: supporting actor Christian Bale, supporting actress Melissa Leo and best ensemble.
The Critics’ Choice Movie Awards, bestowed by the Broadcast Film Critics Association, were given out Friday night at the Hollywood Palladium.
