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Slumdog Wins Big at Critics' Choice

Heath Ledger receives posthumous award

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(Newser) – Slumdog Millionaire was the big winner at the Critics' Choice Awards last night, taking home five trophies, including best film and best director (Danny Boyle), MTV News reports. Heath Ledger, meanwhile, continued his posthumous honors, picking up best supporting actor (and a standing ovation) for his turn as the Joker in The Dark Knight.

Sean Penn won best actor for his role in Milk, which also took best ensemble, while best actress went to joint winners Anne Hathaway (Rachel Getting Married) and Meryl Streep (Doubt). Kate Winslet won best supporting actress for her role in The Reader. Brad Pitt and Angelina showed up and got much attention but no awards.

Director Christopher Nolan accepts the best supporting actor award awarded to Heath Ledger for his role in The Dark Knight at the Critics' Choice Awards on Jan. 8, 2009 in Santa Monica, Calif.
Director Christopher Nolan accepts the best supporting actor award awarded to Heath Ledger for his role in The Dark Knight at the Critics' Choice Awards on Jan. 8, 2009 in Santa Monica, Calif.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Freida Pinto, Simon Beaufoy, Christian Colson, Danny Boyle and A.R. Rahman from
Freida Pinto, Simon Beaufoy, Christian Colson, Danny Boyle and A.R. Rahman from "Slumdog Millionaire" pose backstage at the Critics' Choice Awards on Jan. 8, 2009 in Santa Monica, Calif.   (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)
Anne Hathaway poses backstage with the best actress award for Rachel Getting Married at the 14th Annual Critics' Choice Awards on Thursday Jan. 8, 2009 in Santa Monica, Calif.
Anne Hathaway poses backstage with the best actress award for Rachel Getting Married at the 14th Annual Critics' Choice Awards on Thursday Jan. 8, 2009 in Santa Monica, Calif.   (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)
Actor Sean Penn is seen backstage with his award for Best Actor for
Actor Sean Penn is seen backstage with his award for Best Actor for "Milk" at the 14th Annual Critics' Choice Awards on Thursday Jan. 8, 2009 in Santa Monica, Calif.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
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