Florida Film Critics pick 'Up in the Air'

The Florida Film Critics Circle picked the best films of 2009 ealier today, and the results are in! Jason Reitman's "Up in the Air" was voted best film of the year, and Reitman was also named best director.

George Clooney took home the best actor award for "Up in the Air," while Gabourey Sidibe was named best actress for her breakout performance in "Precious: Based on the novel 'Push' by Sapphire."

Mo'Nique picked up another best supporting actress award for "Precious," and Christoph Waltz was voted best supporting actor for "Inglourious Basterds." "(500) Days of Summer" won best screenplay.

Mauro Fiore received the award for best cinematography for James Cameron's "Avatar," and "Up" from Pixar was named best animated film of 2009. "Sin Nombre" won the award for best foreign film.

Also, "The Cove" won best documentary, and Gabourey Sidibe earned the Pauline Kael Breakout Award for "Precious." For more on the Florida Film Critics Circle, go to floridafilmcriticscircle.webs.com.