“Barbie” emerged as a cinematic tour de force in 2022, under the brilliant direction of Greta Gerwig. The film distinguished itself in the awards season, becoming a staple in the best of cinema discussions. It notably garnered an impressive 18 nominations at the Critics Choice Awards, affirming its exceptional stature in the film industry.
“Barbie” stood out as a top contender in the Best Film category, while Greta Gerwig was deservedly recognized in the Best Director category. The film’s stellar cast received individual accolades, with Margot Robbie nominated for Best Actress and Ryan Gosling in the running for Best Actor, among other nominations.
In comparison, “Oppenheimer” and “Poor Things” followed with 13 nominations each. “Oppenheimer” vied for awards in several prestigious categories, including Best Film and Best Director for Christopher Nolan. Its cast, featuring Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., and Emily Blunt, received nominations in leading and supporting roles.
“Poor Things” also impacted, with nominations in categories such as Best Picture and Best Director for Yorgos Lanthimos. Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo were acknowledged for their performances with nominations in their respective acting categories.
Surprisingly, “Killers of the Flower Moon,” directed by Martin Scorsese, garnered only 12 nominations. The film’s nominations included Best Picture and Best Director, with Leonardo DiCaprio, Lili Gladstone, and Robert De Niro receiving acting nods.
The 29th Critics Choice Awards: A Star-Studded Event
The prestigious ceremony will be held at the Barker Hangar at Santa Monica Airport in Santa Monica, California. This event promises to be a grand celebration of cinematic achievements, showcasing the finest talents and productions of the year.
Comprehensive List of Nominees and Winners
Here’s the list of nominees and winners from the 29th Critics Choice Awards formatted as a table:
| Category | Nominees/Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Picture | American Fiction |
| Barbie | |
| The Color Purple | |
| The Holdovers | |
| Killers of the Flower Moon | |
| Maestro | |
| Oppenheimer – Winner | |
| Past Lives | |
| Poor Things | |
| Saltburn | |
| Best Actor | Bradley Cooper, Maestro |
| Leonardo DiCaprio, Killers of the Flower Moon | |
| Colman Domingo, Rustin | |
| Paul Giamatti, The Holdovers – Winner | |
| Cillian Murphy, Oppenheimer | |
| Jeffrey Wright, American Fiction | |
| Best Actress | Lily Gladstone, Killers of the Flower Moon |
| Sandra Hüller, Anatomy of a Fall | |
| Greta Lee, Past Lives | |
| Carey Mulligan, Maestro | |
| Margot Robbie, Barbie | |
| Emma Stone, Poor Things – Winner | |
| Best Supporting Actor | Sterling K. Brown, American Fiction |
| Robert De Niro, Killers of the Flower Moon | |
| Robert Downey Jr., Oppenheimer – Winner | |
| Ryan Gosling, Barbie | |
| Charles Melton, May December | |
| Mark Ruffalo, Poor Things | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Emily Blunt, Oppenheimer |
| Danielle Brooks, The Color Purple | |
| America Ferrera, Barbie | |
| Jodie Foster, Nyad | |
| Julianne Moore, May December | |
| Da’Vine Joy Randolph, The Holdovers – Winner | |
| Best Young Actor/Actress | Dominic Sessa, The Holdovers – Winner |
| Best Acting Ensemble | Air |
| Barbie | |
| The Color Purple | |
| The Holdovers | |
| Killers of the Flower Moon | |
| Oppenheimer – Winner | |
| Best Director | Bradley Cooper, Maestro |
| Greta Gerwig, Barbie | |
| Yorgos Lanthimos, Poor Things | |
| Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer – Winner | |
| Alexander Payne, The Holdovers | |
| Martin Scorsese, Killers of the Flower Moon | |
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Kelly Fremon Craig, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. |
| Andrew Haigh, All of Us Strangers | |
| Cord Jefferson, American Fiction – Winner | |
| Tony McNamara, Poor Things | |
| Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer | |
| Eric Roth and Martin Scorsese, Killers of the Flower Moon | |
| Best Original Screenplay | Samy Burch, May December |
| Alex Convery, Air | |
| Bradley Cooper & Josh Singer, Maestro | |
| Greta Gerwig & Noah Baumbach, Barbie – Winner | |
| David Hemingson, The Holdovers | |
| Celine Song, Past Lives | |
| Best Cinematography | Matthew Libatique, Maestro |
| Rodrigo Prieto, Barbie | |
| Rodrigo Prieto, Killers of the Flower Moon | |
| Robbie Ryan, Poor Things | |
| Linus Sandgren, Saltburn | |
| Hoyte van Hoytema, Oppenheimer – Winner | |
| Best Production Design | Suzie Davies, Charlotte Dirickx, Saltburn |
| Ruth De Jong, Claire Kaufman, Oppenheimer | |
| Jack Fisk, Adam Willis, Killers of the Flower Moon | |
| Sarah Greenwood, Katie Spencer, Barbie – Winner | |
| James Price, Shona Heath, Szusza Mihalek, Poor Things | |
| Adam Stockhausen, Kris Moran, Asteroid City | |
| Best Editing | William Goldenberg – Air |
| Nick Houy – Barbie | |
| Jennifer Lame – Oppenheimer – Winner |
The 29th Critics Choice Awards celebrated the extraordinary success of “Barbie” and highlighted the remarkable achievements of other films and artists who have significantly contributed to the cinema landscape.
