Detroit Film Critics 2009 Nominations


Joseph-Gordon Levitt, Zooey Deschanel in (500) Days of Summer
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Zooey Deschanel in (500) Days of Summer

The Detroit Film Critics Society has announced its list of 2009 nominees.

Those competing for the best picture award are Marc Webb‘s sleeper hit (500) Days of Summer, Kathryn Bigelow‘s Iraq war drama The Hurt Locker, Quentin Tarantino‘s anti-Nazi fantasy Inglourious Basterds, Pete Docter‘s animated Up, and Jason Reitman‘s socially conscious Up in the Air.

All of the aforementioned directors were also nominated.

Most of the other nominees were expected, e.g., George Clooney, Anna Kendrick, and Vera Farmiga for Up in the Air, Colin Firth for A Single Man, Carey Mulligan for An Education, Gabourey Sidibe and Mo’Nique for Precious, Saoirse Ronan and Stanley Tucci for The Lovely Bones, and Meryl Streep for Julie & Julia. There were, however, a few surprises, such as Sam Rockwell in the running for best actor for Moon, Star Trek and Zombieland for best ensemble, and Woody Harrelson competing with himself in the supporting actor category for both Zombieland and The Messenger.

A couple of eye-popping surprises: The Hangover for best ensemble and Alison Lohman in the best actress race for Drag Me to Hell.

The winners will be announced on Dec. 18.

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