Kelly Reichardt’s western from a woman’s perspective, Meek’s Cutoff, has been chosen by the critics who voted in indieWIRE’s poll as the best narrative film at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. Acting¬†honors went to James Franco for 127 Hours, followed in the voting by Natalie Portman for Black Swan. Best supporting performer was Geoffrey Rush in The King’s Speech.¬†¬†Chosen as best documentary was Tabloid, directed by Errol Morris.
Best Film
1. Meek’s Cutoff, directed by Kelly Reichardt (76 points)
2. 127 Hours, directed by Danny Boyle (58)
3. Black Swan, directed by Darren Aronofsky (48)
4. The King’s Speech, directed by Tom Hooper (46)
Best Documentary
1. Tabloid, directed by Errol Morris (27)
2. Inside Job, directed by Charles Ferguson (25)
Best Lead Performance
1. James Franco, 127 Hours (39)
2. Natalie Portman, Black Swan (28)
3. Colin Firth, The King’s Speech (22)
Best Supporting Performance
1. Geoffrey Rush, The King’s Speech (24)
2. Vincent Cassel, Black Swan (18)
Full TIFF Poll results here.
