Chicago Film Critics Association Awards 2009

Kathryn Bigelow's "The Hurt Locker" emerged as the big winner as the Chicago Film Critics Association picked the best films of 2009. "The Hurt Locker" won best film, and Bigelow was named best director.

"Locker" also took home the award for best original screenplay for Mark Boal, and Barry Ackroyd picked up the award for best cinematography for the war drama. Lead Jeremy Renner was voted best actor.

Carey Mulligan was named best actress for "An Education," while Christoph Waltz won the award for best supporting actor in "Inglourious Basterds." Mo’Nique won best supporting actress ("Precious").

Jason Reitman and Sheldon Turner scored the prize for best adapted screenplay for "Up in the Air," and "Up" won the best animated movie award. "Anvil: The Story of Anvil" was named best documentary of '09.

"The White Ribbon" won best foreign film, and "Up" won best score. Neill Blomkamp is the most promoising filmmaker, and Carey Mulligan is the most promising performer, according to the CFCA.

More information abou the group can be found at chicagofilmcritics.org