"Wicked" was named the best film of the year by The National Board of Review of Motion Pictures

The National Board of Review of Motion Pictures gave the top award to the musical "Wicked". The screen adaptation, directed by Jon M. Chu, was a real hit both with critics and at the box office. In addition to the main award, the film won two other prestigious prizes: John M. Chu received the award for Best Director, and the leading roles of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande were honored with a special award for "creative collaboration".

National Board of Film Critics President Annie Schulhof praised the work of the film's crew. "Every detail is beautifully crafted and designed, the actors are all exceptional and the music is second-to-none — together it adds up to a transporting experience like no other", — she said in a statement.

The awards ceremony will take place on January 7, 2025 at Cipriani on 42nd Street in New York City. The event will be hosted by NBC News journalist Willie Geist. Recall that last year the best film ofThe National Board of Review of Motion Pictures recognized Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon".

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