The Social Network scoops top gong from online critics

OFCS names Fincher drama best film

by Amber Wilkinson

David Fincher's The Social Network - based on the story behind Facebook was named Best Picture in the 14th annual Online Film Critics Society Awards. Fincher was also named best director, while Aaron Sorkin picked up the award for best adapted screenplay.

Colin Firth took home the best acting award for his role as George VI in The King’s Speech, while Natalie Portman was named best actress for Black Swan. Hailee Steinfield was named supporting actress for her role in the Coen Brothers' True Grit, while Christian Bale snagged the best supporting actor accolade for his role as a crack addict in The Fighter.

The full list of winners is below:

Best Picture: The Social Network
Best Director: David Fincher, The Social Network
Best Lead Actor: Colin Firth, The King's Speech
Best Lead Actress: Natalie Portman, Black Swan
Best Supporting Actor: Christian Bale, The Fighter
Best Supporting Actress: Hailee Steinfeld, True Grit
Best Original Screenplay: Christopher Nolan, Inception
Best Adapted Screenplay: Aaron Sorkin, The Social Network
Best Cinematography: Roger Deakins, True Grit
Best Editing: Lee Smith, Inception
Best Animated Feature: Toy Story 3
Best Foreign Language Film: Mother
Best Documentary: Exit Through The Gift Shop

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